*Grade 11 Listed *Three Storey Town House *Close To Town Centre *Five Reception Rooms *Five Bedrooms *Annexe Accommodation *Off-road Parking *Garden Room
An imposing, three storey, period, Grade II listed town house situated close to the centre of the town in a conservation area. The property has original features including flagstone floors, Georgian sash windows, large sweeping staircase, open fireplaces and enclosed gardens. The Red House also has a large swimming pool which has now been covered making a wonderful garden room (the pool could be restored). It has a self-contained flat, two cellars and a double garage with development potential (subject to relevant planning consents). A large workshop is available by negotiation. The Red House dates back to at least 1696, with a 'schedule' of previous owners, from that date. It's believed that there was a building on this site before then and that possibly its origins are Tudor period. The 'new' Georgian front was added in the year 1777. Before the early 20th century the house was called 'The Hermitage' although the evidence of adjoining farm buildings suggests that it was a farmhouse on the edge of the town. At the corner of two outside walls there is a carved stone. This may have had some connection with the pilgrim route to Walsingham, or may be a link to the house's previous name. The Red House's claim to fame is the story that Nelson stayed here. It is also said that there exists a letter written by the Admiral, thanking the owners for their hospitality.
