6 bedroom house for sale

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An elegant Georgian Country house set within about 12.5 acres DescriptionLoddon Hall is a most attractive Grade II listed late Georgian country house of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, although with earlier Elizabethan origins. The property retains much period detail, with fine sash windows, elegant and well-proportioned rooms typical of the period, a stone flagged entrance/staircase hall with an elegant staircase and several wonderful fireplaces making for an excellent example. The property does now require a schedule of refurbishment but offers a buyer an incredible opportunity to own a landmark country house.Loddon Hall is entered via a most impressive double height hallway which epitomises the grandeur of the property from the very start. The ground floor consists of five reception rooms including a spacious drawing room, formal dining room which provides the perfect social and family occasion space, a morning room which could be utilised as a TV room or perhaps a playroom if desired as well as a study for ideal working from home and a games room/utility to be used and adapted as wished. The kitchen/breakfast room complete with central island unit and aga embodies a country lifestyle whilst being more than adequate in terms of an abundance of bespoke cabinetry storage for practicality. The ground floor is also complemented with several useful storage rooms and pantry as well as two separate and well-located cloakrooms. On the first floor are four bedrooms including a principal room with en suite. The remaining rooms are served via a family bathroom and a further en suite to bedroom four. There is adequate scope for bedroom two to be utilised as the principal with bedroom four as a dressing room should a buyer look to combine them into a substantial suite. Up to the second floor comprises of two bedrooms as well as four loft rooms which subject to improvement and permissions could add further bedroom accommodation as well as bathroom/en suite facilities.Within the grounds are The Old Stables which allows for either the potential for an income generating property or should a buyer seek multi-generational living then the opportunity to have family live on site separately and consists of a kitchen, living room, bedroom and shower room. Loddon Hall Cottage is available by seperate negotiation for £495,000 and is a detached property of over 1600sq ft of accommodation with its own access via a back driveway and consists of three reception rooms as well as three bedrooms with bathroom and en suite facilities. The property is complete with its own attractive lawned gardens and pond and so should a purchaser be requiring substantial additional accommodation to cater for family or for investment then this lends itself perfectly to that situation. Both properties offer the potential for Airbnb or as a more longer term let and as such are readily available.OutsideLoddon Hall sits within grounds of about 12.5 acres. The house is approached from the southeast by a gravelled drive which leads to a large gravelled sweep with ample turning and parking space to the front and south of the house. The drive also divides, continuing to the rear and north of the house where there is a further gravelled parking area and where the garaging and cottages are situated. To the front of the house there is a large expanse of lawned garden bordered by mature shrubs, hornbeam hedging and specimen trees. An attractive lime avenue is surrounded on both sides by grazing/meadow land and planted with a variety of trees creating a fine parkland setting. Within a separate walled area is a heated outdoor swimming pool with a paved terrace and pool house with covered deck offering an excellent family lifestyle. To the west of the house there is an area of orchard and area of kitchen garden. There are various timber garden sheds and outbuildings.LocationLoddon Hall is situated in an unspoilt rural position surrounded by rich farmland about 13 miles to the south of Norwich, the cathedral city and regional centre of East Anglia. Norwich has a thriving business community together with cultural and leisure activities for most tastes, an expanding retail centre and a regular train service to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of 120 minutes or less. Norwich also has an airport with a great variety of domestic flights and most international destinations available via Schipol. The picturesque Waveney Valley market town of Beccles is about 6 miles and has an excellent range of shopping, banking and transport facilities. Nearby the attractive small town of Loddon (1 mile) with its many fine Georgian buildings, provides all everyday shopping needs, banking facilities and a doctor's surgery. There are good schools in the state sector in Loddon and privately Langley School is nearby.Square Footage: 6,816 sq ft Acreage: 12.49 Acres Additional InfoServicesMains water, mains electricity, oil fired central heating and private drainage to Loddon Hall and Loddon Hall Cottage.The Old Stables is on gas heating as well as mains water, mains electricity and private drainage.Council tax band for The Old Stables- BCouncil tax band for Loddon Hall Cottage- CLocal AuthoritySouth Norfolk District CouncilCouncil tax band GFixtures & FittingsAll fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation. ViewingsStrictly by appointment with Savills. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.Important NoticeSavills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.