Features list
Property type: 9-bedroom
House for sale
Number of bedrooms: 9
Hill House is a unique and imposing Victorian residence dating back to 1871 which has been the subject of complete renovation and modernisation, offering extensive and versatile accommodation. The property retains many attractive period features and has the benefit of large grounds, heated outdoor swimming pool and a Coach House cottage.
The opportunity of purchasing a house of this calibre is rare in Fakenham and the agents recommend early inspection to appreciate the quality of the accommodation and the central location on offer.
Hill House was originally built for the son of Sir Lawrence Jones (the author of "A Victorian Boyhood" and "Edwardian Youth") who lived in the nearby Cranmer Hall. This substantial Victorian house is built of Gault brick walls under a slate roof. During recent years the house has been the subject of extensive renovation and modernisation by the present vendors who have carried out a programme of improvements and attractive decoration with Farrow and Ball colours throughout. The agents understand that further works include re-roofing, re-wiring, new central heating system, new boiler, new plumbing, new Kitchen, new Bathrooms and the renovation of the Coach House cottage.
Hill House now forms a comfortable and charming family house boasting many original features.
Please note it is considered that this property would be suitable to be converted (subject to the relevant permissions) into a boutique hotel.
ENTRANCE HALL
Steps up to double front doors with portico over leading into the Entrance Hall with matwell. Victorian multi-glazed tiled floor, sweeping staircase to the First Floor, cornices, ceiling rose, telephone point and radiator. DRAWING ROOM
5.05m x 4.45m (16' 6 x 14' 7) Authentic period bow window to the side aspect, cornices, ceiling rose, carved marble fireplace and marble hearth housing a woodburning stove, 3 radiators, 3 wall lights, boarded floor. A charming sunny room ideal for entertaining. SITTING ROOM
4.61m x 5.20m (15' 1 x 17' 0) Half bay window to the front aspect, boarded floor, 3 radiators, carved marble fireplace with marble hearth housing a woodburning stove, cornices, ceiling rose. INNER HALL
Side door to the garden, back staircase, 2 radiators, door to the Cellar. Built-in wall cupboard and shelves, wall lights, boarded floor. CELLAR ROOMS
Two rooms, one 4.22m x 5.34m (13' 10 x 17' 6) with a fireplace and Ideal Mexico gas-fired central heating boiler, the second room, which is considered would make an ideal gym, size 4.26m x 3.37m (13' 11 x 11'). Both rooms have power and light. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
8.77m x 4.11m (28' 9 x 13' 5) Superb Kitchen/Breakfast Room with bespoke antiqued pine base units, granite worktops and returns, double ceramic Butler sink with mixer tap over, built-in dishwasher, 6-ring gas-fired Aga and extractor fan over, island unit with a granite top and cupboards under, radiator, boarded floor, larder cupboard, large cream painted dresser style cupboard with wooden handles and display shelves. Fine marble flecked fireplace surround and recess with a slate hearth with a woodburning stove, cornices, ceiling mouldings and rose, fridge/freezer space, downlighters and ample room for a table and chairs. Double casement doors out onto the Conservatory/Orangery. This room is a focal point of this large house. DINING ROOM
3.98m x 5.49m (13' x 18') Fine moulded ceiling cornices, original windows with shutters, fireplace with carved surround and mirror over, picture rail, radiators, boarded floor. Door to Ante Room. UTILITY ROOM /SHOWER ROOM
Fully tiled corner shower, Butler sink, partly tiled walls, plumbing for washing machine, radiator and separate WC having a side window with part-stained glass. Ceramic tiled floor. CONSERVATORY/ORANGERY
8.87m x 2.86m (29' 1 x 9' 4) Timber constructed painted in Marston & Langinger Granite, pitched roof, double and single doors to the garden and terrace. Feature radiators, wall lights, ceramic tiled floor. This room offers superb views over the garden and swimming pool. Ample room for sofas, chairs and tables. ANTE ROOM
Wooden floor, radiator, window to the side aspect and a door to the garden. FIRST FLOOR INNER LANDING
Circular natural light to the partly galleried Landing Area, wall lights, radiator, telephone point, window to the front. Door to the Second Floor. BEDROOM 1
5.21m x 4.45m (17' 1 x 14' 7) Cast iron fireplace surround with mirror over and ceramic insert tiles, 4 windows overlooking the gardens, 2 radiators, cornices, ceiling rose, door to the Dressing Room/Bedroom 9
ursery. DRESSING ROOM/BEDROOM 9
URSERY
Radiator and cornices, window overlooking the garden. BEDROOM 2
4.62m x 5.22m (15' 1 x 17' 1) Marble feature fireplace with carved surround and inset cast iron grate, radiator, cornices and ceiling rose. MAIN SHOWER ROOM
White suite comprising of a built-in corner shower cubicle with sliding doors, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks, radiator, double aspect windows, laminate oak style boarded flooring. BEDROOM 3
3.41m x 3.50m (11' 2 x 11' 5) Picture rail and ceiling mouldings, radiator, built-in airing cupboard with immersion heater, built-in linen cupboard. Views over the rear garden. BEDROOM 4
2.65m x 4.23m (8' 8 x 13' 10) Picture rail, ceiling mouldings, radiator, views over the rear garden. MAIN BATHROOM
Luxury bathroom comprising of a white suite with a freestanding roll top bath with shower attachment and mixer tap over, large wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap over, walk-in double shower cubicle with pivot door, low level WC, boarded floor, original marble fireplace and pretty wrought iron Victorian grate with basket. Ceiling rose, wall mounted high level heated towel rail. 2 windows to the side aspect. SECOND FLOOR HALF-LANDING
LANDING/STUDY AREA
Exposed timbers, ample room for table and chairs or a Study Area, circular natural light with wrought iron surround, radiators, Velux rooflight. BEDROOM 5
4.66m x 4.56m (15' 3 x 14' 11) Exposed timbers, radiator, views over the rear garden. BEDROOM 6
3.99m x 5.57m (13' 1 x 18' 3) Exposed timbers, radiator, views over the rear garden. BEDROOM 7
4.74m x 5.36m (15' 6 x 17' 7) Exposed timbers, radiator, views over the front garden, wall lights. BEDROOM 8
5.26m x 4.87m (17' 4 x 15' 11) Exposed timbers, attractive Victorian fireplace with tile inserts, spotlights and radiator. Views over the side garden. MAIN BATHROOM 2
White suite comprising of a shaped bath with mixer tap over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiling, shaver point and light. Exposed timbers, spotlights, radiator, range of built-in wardrobe cupboards, 2 Velux rooflights. Entrance to attic space.
COACH HOUSE COTTAGE
This has been totally renovated and modernised by the present vendors. It is built of mellow brick under a slate roof. Positioned away from the house with a farm gate and a walled garden, next to the former stable block. This accommodation would make an ideal holiday let, an office or a nanny/granny flat. KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
4.27m x 3.80m (14' x 12' 5) Double entrance doors into the Kitchen/Dining Room, slate floor, one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap over, 4-ring hob, built-in stainless steel double oven, base units, wall mounted gas-fired central heating boiler, bespoke German pine and stainless steel staircase to the First Floor, radiators, downlighters. Door to the Shower Room. SHOWER ROOM
White suite comprising of a built-in shower cubicle, large shaped pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, chrome ladder style heated towel rail, slate floor, tiled splashbacks. SITTING ROOM
4.27m x 4.22m (14' x 13' 10) Double casement doorsointo the courtyard, slate floor, radiator, downlighters, smoke detector. FIRST FLOOR
4.60m x 10.0m (15' 1 x 33') 4 Velux rooflights, 2 side end windows, 4 radiators, downlighters. This is presently used as a one large room which potentially could be divided into 2 or 3 bedrooms, subject to the relevant permissions. FORMER STABLES
Built of brick walls with slate tiles, brick floor, part original panelling, power and light. OUTSIDE
Impressive double wrought iron entrance gates and high walls leading onto a large gravel parking area to the front of the property and to the north-side with ample parking for several cars. The grounds lead around to the north-side of the house with gated access. Paved area and a COAL STORE. To the rear is a paved TERRACE and raised DECK AREA. Boiler House housing the central heating boiler, OUTDOOR HEATED SWIMMING POOL 10.67m x 4.57m (35' x 15') with cover and paved surround. SUMMER HOUSE.
The grounds are fenced and hedged on all sides offering seclusion with a spinney belt and further deep shrub area. Many specimen trees and shrubs including holly and evergreens, extensive lawns, mature trees including pine trees. SUNKEN GARDEN AREA to the south-side with steps down. Double gates to the Property agent
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