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THE OLD RECTORYALBURGH, HARLESTONNORFOLK IP20 0BW

THE OLD RECTORYALBURGH, HARLESTON, NORFOLK IP20 0BW (Diss 14 miles, Beccles 12 miles, Southwold 25 miles, Norwich 19 miles)The Old Rectory is an elegant building dating from 1847 in Suffolk white brick under a steeply pitched pin tiled roof. Theaccommodation is arranged over three floors with open fireplaces and stone mullioned gothic styled windows to theprincipal reception rooms, all of which have excellent ceiling heights and are naturally well lit. Period features remainthroughout with various picture and dado rails, window shutters, floor finishes etc. Outside the eastern and southernelevations are adorned with Wisteria, wonderful facades with stone quoins to the mellow brick faces. The gardens are longestablished and meticulously maintained with privacy and seclusion afforded by the many hedged boundaries, tree beltsand woodland. Those interested in equine or specialist livestock keeping have the benefit of three separate paddocks, afurther direct road access and recently erected livestock building. In all about 8.87acres.

SITUATIONThe village of Alburgh lies just to the North of the picturesqueWaveney Valley and The Old Rectory stands to the south east ofthe village centre position. The market towns of Bungay andHarleston are within 5 miles and offer a wide range of amenities.Diss to the West has a mainline rail link to London Liverpool Street(approx 1hr 30mins), the head of the Norfolk broads waterwayssystem is to the east at Beccles and the heritage coastline atSouthwold about a 40 minute drive. The cathedral city of Norwichis the shopping and commercial centre for the county withInternational Airport.

ACCOMMODATIONGround Floor

Stone steps up to Portico and Entrance Hallway with picture anddado rails, staircase to first floor, delightful Morning Room withfireplace with stone mantel, recessed shelving and east facingstone mullion window overlooking the gardens and driveway. TheDrawing Room is a wonderfully light room with aspects to the eastand south overlooking the formal gardens, stone mullion windowswith shutters, open fireplace, stone surround, fitted cupboards.Wide double doors through to the Dining Room which again havea double aspect and a further open fireplace. Theseinterconnecting rooms make an exceptional area forentertaining. Kitchen/Breakfast Room with a range of fitted unitsand oil fired Aga. Inner Hallway with door to the extensive Cellars.Secondary staircase and Garden Room which opens out onto theterrace. Beyond is the Snooker Room (over a tiled swimming pool)which could be redeveloped, Sauna off, Offices and Cloakroomoff main hallway.

First Floor

Both the main and secondary staircases are naturally well lit withtall stone mullion windows. All of the bedrooms have views overthe gardens and are again naturally well lit. Master Bedroom withEn Suite with bath, wash basin and wc. Bedroom Two with En Suitewith bath, wash basin and wc. Family Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc and adjoin Bedroom Three, a double room.Bedrooms Four and Five are to the rear of the house, the latterwith En Suite with bath, wash basin and wc.

Second Floor

Staircase with full height window to Bedrooms Six and Seven withdormer windows and extensive views.

OUTSIDEThe long entrance driveway adjoins woodland with bothdeciduous and evergreen specimens including oak, chestnut,catalpa, mulberry, walnut and copper beech , undersown withspring bulbs and to include a delightful former horse pond withbulrushes . Adjoining the house there is a sizeable parking andturning area flanked by the brick and slate Coach House withdouble doors, stable door and with loft over. Attached storagebuilding.

The gardens are an important feature and stand to the South andWest of the house and include a mass of planting with flower andshrub borders. The sizeable terrace is in part protected by apergola making this a very secluded part of the private gardens.

There is separate road access to the main southerly paddockwhich is subdivided by a small copse and benefits from a modernopen sided Livestock Building incorporating feeding andmovement areas. Water connected. The northern paddock isaccessed from the main drive.

AGENTS NOTEEvery effort has been taken to ensure that all statementscontained within these particulars are factual. However, ifapplicants are uncertain about any relevant point they areadvised to ring this office for clarification. By doing so they maysave themselves an unnecessary journey. All measurements aregiven as approximate and wall to wall unless stated otherwise

TENURE & POSSESSIONVacant procession of the freehold will be given upon completion.

SERVICES Mains water, three phase electricity, private drainage and internetconnection.

FITTINGSItems regarded as fittings include carpets, curtains, light fittingsand garden ornaments are excluded although these items maybe available by separate negotiation.

OUTGOINGSSouth Norfolk Council: 01508 533633.

Tax Band G. Approx annual cost: £2526.45

VIEWINGStrictly by prior appointment only with Durrants 01379 852217

harleston@durrants.com

DIRECTIONSFrom Bungay Take the A143 to Diss and Harleston. Afterapproximately three miles take a right at the Dove restaurant. Goup Station Road, turn right at the T-Junction then first right (SchoolRoad). The drive to The Old Rectory will be found on the left justbefore the T-junction.

From Diss Take the A143 to Yarmouth and Harleston. By-passHarleston at roundabout carrying on A143. Continue straight overthe second roundabout on A143 and take the third turning left atthe Dove Restaurant, go up Station Road, turn right at the T-junction and next right (School Road). The drive to The OldRectory will be found on the left just before the T-junction.

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This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of theController of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (754390). This Planis published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteedand it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.

Ground FloorCellar

First FloorGarage

First Floor

GarageGround Floor

Second Floor

Drawing Room17'10 (5.44) into bay

x 14'4 (4.37) max

Cellar18'2 (5.54)

x 14'1 (4.29)

Wine Cellar10'4 (3.15)x 6' (1.83)

Storage17'2 (5.23) max

x 14'1 (4.29) max

Morning Room14'1 (4.29) into bay

x 12' (3.66)

Up Up

Up

Down

Dining Room19' (5.79)

x 14'4 (4.37)

Garage /Workshop27' (8.23)

x 10'2 (3.10)

Storage27'2 (8.28)x 9'11 (3.02)

Bedroom 114'8 (4.47)

x 14'5 (4.39)

Bedroom 214'3 (4.34) maxx 8'10 (2.69) min

Bedroom 314'10 (4.52)x 13'11 (4.24)

Bedroom 413'4 (4.06)x 12' (3.66)

Bedroom 513'11 (4.24) max x 10'1 (3.07) min

Down

Down

Up

Bedroom 715'3 (4.65) maxx 14' (4.27) max

Bedroom 614'10 (4.52)x 14' (4.27)

Down

Kitchen /Breakfast Room14'10 (4.52) max

x 13'4 (4.06)

Garden Room14'4 (4.37)

x 10'1 (3.07)

Snooker Room35'3 (10.74) maxx 19'11 (6.07) max

O�ce9' (2.74)

x 8' (2.44)

O�ce

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