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7 bedroom detached house

Detached house
7 beds
5 baths
4,364 sq ft / 405 sq m
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureFreehold
Council taxBand G
BroadbandUltra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Grade II Listed Manor House
  • The Ideal Multi-Generational Home
  • Seven Bedrooms with Four En Suites. a Family Bathroom and a Further WC
  • Off-Road Gated Parking and a Private Walled Garden
  • Four Further Reception Rooms Packed with Character Features
  • A Warm and Welcoming Kitchen/Breakfast Room
  • An Ideal Entertaining House and Visited by Prestigious Guests - Including a Previous Prime Minister
  • A 13/14th Century Cellar with Vaulted Ceilings
  • Sympathetically Refurbished Throughout
  • Nestled at the Heart of a Thriving Market Town with Direct Train Links to Cambridge and London

Believed to date back to the 16th century, with a cellar possibly dating as far back as the 13th or 14th century, The Priory is a Grade II Listed Manor House which has been lovingly restored over the past 14 years. Once steeped in history, it has been transformed into a cherished family home while retaining its original features, charm, and character.

Set in the heart of a thriving market town, this remarkable property has been meticulously restored to the highest standards, creating a spacious home that offers both versatility and a welcoming environment.

As soon as you step into the quaint front courtyard, it feels like stepping back in time. Once inside, however, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary historic house-it has evolved into a truly unique family residence.

At the heart of the home is the kitchen/breakfast room, a central hub which has brought family members together day after day. Yet the current owners' favourite spot is the tranquil library, where they've spent countless hours enjoying peace and relaxation.

The Priory's layout offers flexibility and ample space to accommodate a variety of needs, hobbies, and purposes. A fitness room complete with a sauna adds a modern touch, and there are bedrooms spread across multiple levels-from the ground floor to the first floor, and even up into the eaves-making it perfect for a large family or for hosting guests.

The outdoor space is equally enchanting. The gated parking area accommodates several small vehicles, while the walled garden, shaded by centuries-old trees, offers a peaceful south-facing retreat. The garden blooms with the changing seasons-from the winter-flowering cherry in the front, to the crocus lawn in early spring, followed by daffodils, tulips, and climbing roses in both the front and rear. It's a garden made for entertaining, having been the setting for many gatherings, including the owners' own wedding reception.

The Priory is a rare blend of history, charm, and modern living-a solid, substantial, and characterful home ready to welcome its next chapter.

DOWNHAM MARKET

One of Norfolk's oldest market towns, Downham Market can be traced back to Saxon times.

The town has a good range of shops and a busy market on Fridays and Saturdays as well as a range of schools and nurseries including a college. There are many attractive houses and buildings and an unusual gothic black and white town clock.

There is a mainline railway station with fast direct trains to Cambridge (39 minutes)and London King's Cross (1 hour and 35 minutes). It is an ideal place for walking or cycling and the peaceful waterways are excellent for boating and fishing.

Nearby at Welney is the famous Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust nature reserve, which is very popular with birdwatchers.

In November the Festival of Swans is held where visitors can observe the over-wintering swans.

King's Lynn (11 miles away) has an excellent variety of shops, supermarkets, places to eat, ten-pin bowling alley, swimming pool, football club, cinema, theatre and three impressive churches. There are many services within the town including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, police station, fire station, primary schools, three secondary schools, college and a library. King's Lynn is connected to the local cities of Norwich and Peterborough via the A47 and to Cambridge via the A10.

SERVICES CONNECTED

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas central heating.

COUNCIL TAX

Band G.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING

An Energy Performance Certificate is not required for this property due to it being Grade II listed.

TENURE

Freehold.

LOCATION

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PROPERTY REFERENCE

45386

WEBSITE TAGS

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EPC Rating: F

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Sowerbys - King's Lynn
Sowerbys - King's Lynn
Bank Chambers 23 Tuesday Market Place King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1JJ
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Sowerbys are firmly established as a leading Independent Norfolk estate agent covering the whole of the county. With 9 offices located in Burnham Market, Dereham, Fakenham, Holt, Hunstanton, King’s Lynn, Norwich, Watton and Wells-next-the-Sea, we market properties in a way no other agent does using traditional methods coupled with the very latest technology. As one of the very first estate agencies in Norfolk to embrace the use of full film we are able to present any home to the widest audience. As experts in property valuations, we are continually the first port of call for buyers and sellers, please get in touch to let us value your home and find out how we can help maximise the value and saleability of your home.
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