This property is on the market for £2,790,000, listed with Sowerbys Norfolk Property Specialists.

Offering a fine Norfolk lifestyle, the country house is surrounded by gardens and nestled discreetly in the historic village of Foulsham.

The handsome mellow brick home offers an enchanting first impression, with climbing white roses and hydrangeas, manicured grounds, and fine period details.

The Old Rectory dates back to the 18th century and owes its unique facade to a collage of architectural styles, built upon a Georgian base flanked by later Victorian additions.

The heritage home has been tastefully updated for modern living, complimenting the architecture of the living spaces.

With over 9000 square feet of accommodation, the 8 bedroom home is grand yet functional—several of the rooms have been comfortably converted into home offices and even a classroom for homeschooling.

The Old Rectory is set at the end of a sweeping horseshoe driveway in the heart of a 1.86 acre estate. Redesigned by landscape architect George Carter, the walled gardens feature mature hedging and gravel pathways lined by lavender and herbaceous borders.

A lovely terrace runs the length of the house and there is also a Victorian-era glass house used for dining and entertaining.

Various outbuildings and stables are included with the property, as is the old barn, once the local village hall and engine house (it bears an Engine House plaque from 1853).

A charming wooden folly is set at the top of a large lawn which could be converted into a tennis court or swimming pool, pending permits.

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