5 bed detached house for sale

White Hart Street, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk NR11

Bayfield House is a mid-18th Century Georgian residence of red brick construction under a tiled roof, set over three storeys. The property has five bays with giant corner pilasters and occupies a central position within the Georgian market town of Aylsham, a short walk from the market square. The property is light and airy and offers well-proportioned family-sized accommodation and requires modernisation throughout, offering a unique opportunity to create a wonderful family home, conveniently positioned.

The existing owners have retained much of the property’s character and period features including original fireplaces and flooring, cornicing and sash windows.

On the first floor there are two principle bedrooms and a further double bedroom, serviced by a family bathroom. On the second floor there are two spacious attic rooms which lend themselves to further accommodation or studio/office space.

The property is accessed via a private driveway off the Cromer Road and has parking for several vehicles, with associated car port. The parking area is adjacent to the next door properties parking. To the rear of the house are lawned gardens with shrub, fence and walled boundaries, with a coal shed and summer house. There is also a large private patio seating area, overlooking the gardens.

Bayfield House occupies a prominent position within the Georgian market town of Aylsham. Aylsham has excellent amenities and is 14 miles to the north of the City of Norwich which provides a regular rail service to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge. Norwich Airport, situated to the north of the City, provides flights to domestic and international destinations.

Blickling Hall which is owned by the National Trust, is about 1 mile away and the charming Norfolk beaches are 9 miles to the north where there are a wide variety of leisure activities. Schooling is available in both the private and public sectors with Gresham’s School at Holt, Beeston Hall at West Runton and the Norwich School, in the centre of the City. There are extensive walks and bridle paths within the area and the Norfolk Broads is within a short drive.