Saxton House in the village of Saxlingham, near Holt, is described as “an absolute triumph” of a home, combining the look and feel of a period farmhouse with high-quality finishings – and it could be yours, as it’s now on the market at a guide price of £1,500,000.
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The four-bedroom property has been sympathetically renovated and remodelled by the current owners and proudly boasts a wealth of period features.
The roof has been rebuilt with reclaimed terracotta tiles, chimneys and new zinc guttering, and all walls of the house are clad with Spanish limestone slabs, with oak boarded ceilings.
Saxton House sits in peaceful and private southwest-facing gardens and benefits from a detached annexe, which would be well-suited for use as a holiday cottage or accommodation for extended family members, as well as a double garage.
Property agent Ben Rivett, joint head of residential sales at Savills, selling the property, said: “Saxton House is an absolute triumph. The current owners have gone to great lengths to create an authentic yet practical home that is impressive and inspiring in equal measure. To have this level of history in such condition and in such a private setting is incredibly rare.
“Whilst some elements have been reclaimed – particularly internally – the exterior materials have been bespoke commissions, successfully establishing the look and feel of a 16th century farmhouse.
“Features include aesthetically pleasing flint work in lime mortar, leaded windows with handmade glass and Portland limestone mullions, stained glass windows, oak facias, external shutters, stonework and a replica of a medieval door with dragon hand carvings.
“Also of note is the original Welsh oak cruck framed house, which has been dismantled and re-erected with a glazed link to the main house. With a double height vaulted ceiling, charming, reclaimed herringbone brick work, stained glass windows and doors, reclaimed beams and plenty of southwest facing windows, the room has huge visual and atmospheric impact and is a considerable space to enjoy.”
Entering through the porch, with Portland limestone quoins and door surround and an Elizabethan style carved door, the triple-aspect kitchen/breakfast room sits in the heart of the home. Its wide oak floorboards and exposed beamed ceiling create a cosy feel, and the cabinets are topped with luxurious thick marble worktops. At one end of the room sits a woodburner with a reclaimed 17th century French limestone fire surround.
A wide opening in the kitchen/breakfast room leads through to the sitting room, which is also decorated with wide floorboards and has its own woodburner with original 16th century carved stone fireplace surround. French doors in this room open out on to the south-facing terrace.
The second reception room is a barn-style extension which was added from 2019 to 2021 and includes the original Welsh oak cruck framed house from the 14th century, with an extension added in the 17th century.
It is a room that oozes rustic period charm from every pore, and would make a spectacular entertaining space with the added benefit of a kitchen/dining area and sitting space. A mezzanine bedroom sits above the space with a bathroom underneath.
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The impactful finish continues in the bathroom in the form of a large stone bath crafted from a giant river rock from Indonesia, as well as fossilised wood sinks and reclaimed French terracotta floor tiles.
A limestone tiled staircase with reclaimed stained glass window leads up to the first floor from the kitchen/breakfast room.
Here, the spacious principal bedroom is of particular note, featuring a 15th century hand-carved stone fireplace with a WC and fossilised wood sinks to one side, and a solid copper and tin finish rolltop bath with contemporary shower to the other, with floors and walls finished in Italian marble.
The remaining two bedrooms are both doubles with vaulted ceilings. They are served by a contemporary family bathroom with LED lighting and large marble tiles.
Outside, Saxton House is approached through panelled wooden gates opening to a gravelled driveway bordered by yew and lavender beds, which leads to a parking area and double garage.
The part-paved, part-shingled terrace is a great outdoor dining space, while the gardens are mostly laid to lawn and sweep away from the house to a large open area dotted with mature trees including flowering cherry and beech.
Nestled within the gardens is a self-contained annexe with a vaulted ceiling and French doors. It is constructed of traditional brick and flint under a pantile roof and includes a living area currently used as a bedroom, a kitchen and shower room with WC.
Savills describes this as “a highly adaptable space”, which could be used as an office, art studio or holiday let.
To the rear of the main house is a large enclosed courtyard which offers further parking, a paved terraced area and raised flowerbeds, all contained behind high wooden panelled gates.
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The village of Saxlingham lies only a couple of miles from Blakeney on the coast, and a range of amenities and facilities can be found in nearby Holt, which is about four miles away.
For more information, please contact Savills.
PROPERTY FACTS
Saxton House, Saxlingham
Guide price: £1,500,000
Savills, 01603 229229
Savills.com
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