An opulent country house nestled in five acres of Norfolk countryside, The Old Rectory is a real gem – and it’s now on the market at a guide price of £2.5 million.
Located in the village of Ashby St Mary, near Loddon, the five-bedroom property has been sympathetically updated and extended to nearly double its original size and includes ancillary buildings converted into accommodation.
Selling agent Sowerbys said: “It's clear that a great deal of time and consideration went into planning the renovations, ensuring the property became the home the owners dreamed of. Today, The Old Rectory is a showstopper; the amazingly versatile accommodation is adorned with luxurious interiors to create a finish befitting the property's stunning setting.”
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The Old Rectory’s grandiose design is apparent right from the start, where the impressive entrance door opens into a spacious entrance hall which allows in plenty of natural light. From here, a cosy, dual aspect sitting room with a wood-burning stove is located to the front of the house, with the other reception rooms found to the rear. The entire ground floor benefits from an underfloor heating system.
The kitchen/breakfast room is a modern and attractive entertaining space with a roof lantern and stunning views of the parkland-style grounds, as well bi-fold on to a terrace, which allows for an easy transition from indoor to outdoor. The stylish kitchen is equipped with plenty of workspace, as well as a large central island, breakfast bar and an adjoining pantry.
There is also a separate study/library, boot room, laundry room and cloak room on the ground floor.
The luxurious interiors continue on the first floor, where five generous bedrooms are found. The principal bedroom suite enjoys views over the grounds, as well as a bespoke fitted dressing room and a modern en suite bath and shower room. Of the four further bedrooms, two have their own en suites and the remaining two share a connecting shower room.
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Outside, the expansive south-west facing paved terrace is a great spot to relax and take in the views, while a covered seating area offers a pleasant alternative should the weather take a turn.
Most of the grounds are comprised of parkland dotted with specimen trees and extending to approximately five acres (subject to measured survey). The surrounding native boundary hedging ensures plenty of privacy.
There is also a range of undercover parking and storage in the cart lodges. A self-contained two-bedroom apartment, which has been converted to a high standard, sits above one of these buildings. With two en-suite bedrooms, a sitting room and a well-fitted kitchen/breakfast room, this apartment would be ideal for extended family or it could be rented out, subject to the relevant permissions.
Another ancillary building, The Coach House, features further accommodation which is currently used as a holiday let. The carefully converted building includes a kitchen/dining/sitting room on the ground floor, two en suite bedrooms on the first floor and a lovely private garden.
The village of Ashby St Mary is within easy reach of the Broads and the coast, and includes a shop, post office and a pub in nearby Rockland St Mary. It is located around four miles from Loddon and nine miles from Norwich, which has mainline rail links to London.
For more information, please contact Sowerbys.
PROPERTY FACTS
The Old Rectory, Ashby St Mary
Guide price: £2.5 million
Sowerbys, 01603 361647
sowerbys.com
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