9 bed detached house for sale

Ingoldisthorpe Hall, Ingoldisthorpe, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE31

An exceptional country house, with elegance, far reaching views and scale.

Description
Ingoldisthorpe Hall, originally named Mount Amelia, is a significant Grade II* country house understood to date back to 1745. A house with a wonderful presence, helped by the sweeping drive up to the main façade of English bond, stone and stucco, flanked by two substantial wings of local carrstone that defines this part of the county. The hall is a rare find in West Norfolk, with major estates retaining most of the major houses, with both Sandringham and the Le Strange Estate as near neighbours.

The hall’s architectural merit continues internally, with design features such as a stucco Zeus Eagle in the main hall, fine panelling in the principal rooms, and mid 18th century fireplaces. This sets the tone for the elegant and light rooms throughout. The drawing room and family room are particularly impressive, not least for the first glimpse they provide of the exceptional views to the Wash, a shallow bay of the North Sea and one of the countries largest Estuaries. Both rooms are at the very centre of the house, ensuring they are enjoyed fully.

Two substantial wings provide an array of further rooms, with a charming living room of triple aspect to the south, east and west and with fireplace, two kitchens at either end of the house, TV room, and plenty of storage space including a larder off one of the kitchens, providing a functionality alongside side the style of the house.

A more intimate lower ground floor hosts the dining room, an atmospheric room to enjoy both formal and informal dining, together with a barrel vaulted wine cellar and ancillary cellar storage.

The first floor layout is incredibly user friendly, with three staircases leading to the nine bedrooms. The principal bedrooms are again at the centre of the house, with three impressively spacious and refined bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms. A landing off the central gallery leads to a further five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The south wing hosts a substantial bedroom with en suite bathroom, and study area. The entire South Wing can be self-contained when combined with the ground floor kitchen and drawing room. All bedrooms have wonderful views, of the park, gardens and across Norfolk.

Garden and grounds
As one would expect from a house of this calibre, the landscape and setting compliments the Hall perfectly. Entering through listed ornate wrought iron gates, a gravelled drive sweeps through the east park, and concluding in front of the east façade and main entrance. Positioned at the most elevated and central part of the circa 16 acres of park and woodland, the Hall has outstanding views across its owned land and beyond. The park sweeps round from the east, to the south and away to the west of the Hall, with fine specimen trees throughout including Oak, beech, lime and an outstanding Cedar of Lebanon at the front of the house. The park slopes away to the west before levelling out.

The formal lawns to the west of the house are defined from the park by a ha ha. Immediately adjoining the house are terraces, perfect for outside dining, entertaining and relaxing whilst looking out over the park. To the north-west of the house is an area of mature woodland whilst to the east of the land is a paddock, bordered by fine trees.

Location
Ingoldisthorpe Hall has a plethora of pubs, restaurants, lifestyle opportunities, walks, and of course the coastline, within easy reach.

With Sandringham as near neighbours to the south, and the popular village of Snettisham, the house is well served. Gastronomical highlights range from the popular Rose & Crown and highly regarded ‘Old Bank’ restaurant, both in Snettisham, the Michelin starred ‘Neptune’ in nearby Old Hunstanton and further along the coast at Morston Hall, the excellent ‘Socius’ in Burnham Market, and many other gastro pubs dotted throughout the coast and north-west Norfolk, and the acclaimed Eric’s Fish & Chips at Thornham. Walking off excesses is a delight in this part of the county, whether on the seemingly endless and visually stunning coastal path, or the Peddars Way for 46 miles of in land walking. The Sandringham Estate provides further woodland walks and trails.

This area of the county is world famous for its bird watching, and indeed the terrace of the Hall is an excellent position to watch Pink foot geese, that fly over the house to and from the coastline, whilst wintering in England. Rspb Snettisham and Titchwell are hotspots for wildfowl and waders. The coast provides sailing at various points, with Burnham Overy Staithe and Brancaster Staithe the most popular choices, whilst Brancaster beach and Hunstanton lend themselves to kite surfing.

There are links courses at the Royal West Norfolk Golf Club at Brancaster, and Old Hunstanton.surfing.

Square Footage: 10,454 sq ft

Acreage:
16 Acres



Additional Info
Services
Mains gas, water, electric and drainage. 20mps+ broadband speed.

Agents Note
1. A right of way is in favour of the Folly, which uses the same entrance gates before immediately forking off the main drive and owned land of the Hall.
2. Upon completion of the sale, the northern boundary will be defined by post and rail fencing and/or native hedging.

Local Authority
Kings Lynn and West Norfolk

Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.

Viewings
Strictly 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