7 bed detached house for sale

Church Street, Gimingham, Norwich, Norfolk NR11

The Old Rectory is a substantial and impressive Grade II Listed Georgian family house of red brick construction under a tiled roof, set over three storeys, dating back to the late 18th Century. The property is light and airy and offers well-proportioned family-sized accommodation throughout. Of particular note are the drawing and dining rooms which have excellent ceiling heights, original cornicing and large sash windows with working shutters.

On the first floor there are three generous double bedrooms, one smaller double and a charming nursery, all serviced by a family bathroom. On the second floor there are three further double bedrooms and a generous family bathroom.

The property is accessed via a private driveway with off street parking for several vehicles with associated garaging. To the rear of the house is a private courtyard garden with formal box hedging and side access to the garage and further range of outbuildings. The gardens wrap around The Old Rectory and are mainly laid to lawn with some shrub and hedge borders. To the front and side of the house there are secluded mature woodland areas.

The Old Rectory occupies a private and secluded position to the rear of All Saints Church in the village of Gimingham. Gimingham is located 2.5 miles to the east of Southrepps which offers local amenities including a village shop, post office and the popular Vernon Arms public house. There are further highly regarded public houses in Gunton with the Gunton Arms and the Suffield Arms, located adjacent to Gunton Station which provides a rail service to Norwich, the regional centre with a full range of amenities including fine schooling and shopping. Norwich also has an International Airport which is located on the northern side of the city. Mundesley beach is located 3 miles to the south east and offers good local amenities, cafés and seaside amusements.

The popular market towns of Aylsham and Holt are situated to the west and south west. Holt is home to the renowned Gresham’s School, whilst the highly regarded Beeston Hall Prep School is located in West Runton, about 7 miles to the north west of Gimingham.