The 10 most expensive homes to sell in Norfolk in September

The view from the second highest property to sell, the Malthouse, Burnham Overy Staithe (Image: Archant)

Thorpe Old Hall, situated on Yarmouth Road in Norwich, was sold by Savills for £1.43 million - topping the poll for the 10 most expensive homes sold in the county.

The 16th Century renovated house has six bedrooms, six receptions and a swimming pool.

Coming a close second was The Malt House in Burnham Overy Staithe, boasting a fantastic view, which sold for £1.3 million, Land Registry figures reveal.

The Old Rectory in Great Dunham, with seven bedrooms, was third and sold for just under £1m.

The second highest property to sell, The Malthouse, Burnham Overy Staithe (Image: Archant)

A total of 24 homes sold for more than £500,000 in Norfolk in September - with the top 10 ranging from £1.3m to £725,000.

The figures come as Norfolk house prices were up just under 5% year-on-year and increased by 0.4% on the previous month.

Louis de Soissons, head of residential at Savills, said: 'We were delighted to sell Thorpe Old Hall which is one of the most historic houses so close to the city centre.'

Tim Hayward, of Jackson-Stops & Staff, which sold the number two property and also one in Harpley, coming in at number six, said the sales were proof of just how important location was. 'The Malthouse is a very good example of how a premium price can be achieved because of its outstanding location. The secret is not to overprice properties - not to price them out of the market.'

•Find out how much houses sold for in your part of Norfolk here.

•See the EDP property section on Friday for the full story.