House For Sale £700,000
Situation
St Michael's Green boasts an individual and secluded setting of just six properties making it ideal for both those residing full-time or those who are frequently away. This fine country residence is approached via a long meandering shared driveway giving a grand and stunning first impression.
Found in a rural situation within Great Moulton being a quiet Saxon village with fine 12th Century church and just two miles from the village of Long Stratton offering an excellent range of day to day amenities and facilities. The historic market town of Diss is within easy reach lying 10 miles to the south and benefitting from a mainline railway station with regular/direct services to London Liverpool Street, whilst the cathedral city of Norwich is approx 13 miles to the north.
Description
The Old Rectory forms the principle part of this listed property built in an Italian style in 1831 and designed by renowned architect W J Donthorne now being of historical importance as a Grade II* listed dwelling and offering immense character and charm. In essence, the accommodation stretches to 3,000 sq ft over three floors giving a great deal of versatile living space with most impressive size principle rooms being four metres in height further accentuating the feeling of space and light.
Externally
The grounds extend to approximately one acre (sts) and are completely enclosed on three sides by trees and hedging which could be extended to give even greater privacy. The gardens are now well established and well stocked and predominantly lie to the side of the property and, in essence, separate into three areas incorporating a woodland area with pond leading onto large formal gardens laid to lawn flanked by landscaped gardens with a paved patio area abutting the front façade of the dwelling giving an excellent space for alfresco dining. Accessed from the kitchen is a walled courtyard ideal for al fresco dining.
The rooms are as follows:
Portico 7' 10" x 12' 2" (2.41m x 3.71m) marble flooring and original panelled door leading through to the property. Impressive floor to ceiling height at 3.90m.
Reception hall 12' 1" x 7' 10" (3.7m x 2.41m) Giving access to the Morning Room and the Dining Hall.
Dining hall: 14' 5" x 20' 2" narrowing to 16' 0" (4.41m x 6.17m narrowing to 4.88m) A most impressive room with original wide open staircase rising to a galleried landing above with cast iron balustrade. Ornate ceiling rose. Serving well as a formal dining room and giving a most impressive entertaining space. Cloakroom to side. Large walk-in understairs storage cupboard.
Drawing room 27' 3" narrowing to 20' 10" x 17' 1" (8.31m narrowing to 6.36m x 5.22m) With large bay window to front offering immense character and charm with full floor to ceiling height sash windows with stunning views to the garden. Original ceiling rose cornicing, particular focal point being the large marble fireplace with original ornate casting and moulding surround. Additional access to the Sitting Room.
Sitting room 12' 7" x 20' 2" (3.85m x 6.16m) With full floor to ceiling height arch windows with French doors to the centre giving access to the patio and gardens beyond. Impressive floor to ceiling height at just under four metres and serving well as a formal sitting room. Cast iron stove to side.
Kitchen/diner: 16' 2" extending to 21' 6" x 15' 4" (4.93m extending to 6.57m x 4.68m) Found to the rear aspect of the property, the kitchen offers an extensive range of wall and floor units with integrated appliances. French doors to rear leading onto the enclosed walled courtyard.
Morning room 9' 8" x 16' 4" (2.97m x 4.99m) Currently used as a Morning/Breakfast Room and with access to the kitchen could serve as a Dining Room. Built-in storage cupboard to both sides.
First floor level - galleried landing: With windows to rear and providing access to the four main bedrooms and family bathroom.
Master bedroom 19' 4" narrowing to 13' 1" x 17' 1" (5.90m narrowing to 3.99m x 5.22m) With large bay window to the front aspect giving outstanding views over the gardens.
Bedroom two: 12' 8" x 13' 6" (3.87m x 4.14m) With window to the front aspect being a large double bedroom, period fireplace to side with original marble surround. Further having the luxury of en-suite facilities.
En-suite: 12' 2" x 6' 1" (3.72m x 1.87m) With window to the front aspect, comprising of a bath, low level wc, hand wash basin and fully tiled.
Study/bedroom three: 9' 11" x 16' 7" (3.03m x 5.06m) With front aspect window, a large double bedroom, stairs rising to second floor level and additionally having the luxury of en-suite facilities.
Bedroom four: 10' 9" x 10' 10" (3.30m x 3.31m) Found to the side aspect of the property and being a generous double bedroom with French doors leading onto balcony.
En-suite: 8' 5" x 5' 10" (2.57m x 1.78m) Comprising of a tiled shower cubicle, low level wc, hand wash basin and heated towel rail.
Bathroom: 6' 7" x 7' 5" (2.01m x 2.28m) With window to front and comprising of corner bath, low level wc and hand wash basin.
Second floor level - gym/bedroom five: 9' 8" x 14' 8" (2.96m x 4.48m) A double bedroom, however lends itself for a number of different uses and serving well as a gym and/or study area. Balcony to front giving far reaching views.
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Whittley Parish Estate Agents, please contact a member of the sales team at our Long Stratton office on .
Our ref: L0770
St Michael's Green boasts an individual and secluded setting of just six properties making it ideal for both those residing full-time or those who are frequently away. This fine country residence is approached via a long meandering shared driveway giving a grand and stunning first impression.
Found in a rural situation within Great Moulton being a quiet Saxon village with fine 12th Century church and just two miles from the village of Long Stratton offering an excellent range of day to day amenities and facilities. The historic market town of Diss is within easy reach lying 10 miles to the south and benefitting from a mainline railway station with regular/direct services to London Liverpool Street, whilst the cathedral city of Norwich is approx 13 miles to the north.
Description
The Old Rectory forms the principle part of this listed property built in an Italian style in 1831 and designed by renowned architect W J Donthorne now being of historical importance as a Grade II* listed dwelling and offering immense character and charm. In essence, the accommodation stretches to 3,000 sq ft over three floors giving a great deal of versatile living space with most impressive size principle rooms being four metres in height further accentuating the feeling of space and light.
Externally
The grounds extend to approximately one acre (sts) and are completely enclosed on three sides by trees and hedging which could be extended to give even greater privacy. The gardens are now well established and well stocked and predominantly lie to the side of the property and, in essence, separate into three areas incorporating a woodland area with pond leading onto large formal gardens laid to lawn flanked by landscaped gardens with a paved patio area abutting the front façade of the dwelling giving an excellent space for alfresco dining. Accessed from the kitchen is a walled courtyard ideal for al fresco dining.
The rooms are as follows:
Portico 7' 10" x 12' 2" (2.41m x 3.71m) marble flooring and original panelled door leading through to the property. Impressive floor to ceiling height at 3.90m.
Reception hall 12' 1" x 7' 10" (3.7m x 2.41m) Giving access to the Morning Room and the Dining Hall.
Dining hall: 14' 5" x 20' 2" narrowing to 16' 0" (4.41m x 6.17m narrowing to 4.88m) A most impressive room with original wide open staircase rising to a galleried landing above with cast iron balustrade. Ornate ceiling rose. Serving well as a formal dining room and giving a most impressive entertaining space. Cloakroom to side. Large walk-in understairs storage cupboard.
Drawing room 27' 3" narrowing to 20' 10" x 17' 1" (8.31m narrowing to 6.36m x 5.22m) With large bay window to front offering immense character and charm with full floor to ceiling height sash windows with stunning views to the garden. Original ceiling rose cornicing, particular focal point being the large marble fireplace with original ornate casting and moulding surround. Additional access to the Sitting Room.
Sitting room 12' 7" x 20' 2" (3.85m x 6.16m) With full floor to ceiling height arch windows with French doors to the centre giving access to the patio and gardens beyond. Impressive floor to ceiling height at just under four metres and serving well as a formal sitting room. Cast iron stove to side.
Kitchen/diner: 16' 2" extending to 21' 6" x 15' 4" (4.93m extending to 6.57m x 4.68m) Found to the rear aspect of the property, the kitchen offers an extensive range of wall and floor units with integrated appliances. French doors to rear leading onto the enclosed walled courtyard.
Morning room 9' 8" x 16' 4" (2.97m x 4.99m) Currently used as a Morning/Breakfast Room and with access to the kitchen could serve as a Dining Room. Built-in storage cupboard to both sides.
First floor level - galleried landing: With windows to rear and providing access to the four main bedrooms and family bathroom.
Master bedroom 19' 4" narrowing to 13' 1" x 17' 1" (5.90m narrowing to 3.99m x 5.22m) With large bay window to the front aspect giving outstanding views over the gardens.
Bedroom two: 12' 8" x 13' 6" (3.87m x 4.14m) With window to the front aspect being a large double bedroom, period fireplace to side with original marble surround. Further having the luxury of en-suite facilities.
En-suite: 12' 2" x 6' 1" (3.72m x 1.87m) With window to the front aspect, comprising of a bath, low level wc, hand wash basin and fully tiled.
Study/bedroom three: 9' 11" x 16' 7" (3.03m x 5.06m) With front aspect window, a large double bedroom, stairs rising to second floor level and additionally having the luxury of en-suite facilities.
Bedroom four: 10' 9" x 10' 10" (3.30m x 3.31m) Found to the side aspect of the property and being a generous double bedroom with French doors leading onto balcony.
En-suite: 8' 5" x 5' 10" (2.57m x 1.78m) Comprising of a tiled shower cubicle, low level wc, hand wash basin and heated towel rail.
Bathroom: 6' 7" x 7' 5" (2.01m x 2.28m) With window to front and comprising of corner bath, low level wc and hand wash basin.
Second floor level - gym/bedroom five: 9' 8" x 14' 8" (2.96m x 4.48m) A double bedroom, however lends itself for a number of different uses and serving well as a gym and/or study area. Balcony to front giving far reaching views.
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Whittley Parish Estate Agents, please contact a member of the sales team at our Long Stratton office on .
Our ref: L0770
