Hill House

!!! OPEN DAY SUNDAY 29th May 2022 - Strictly by appointment !!! Hill House is a beautifully presented 7-bedroom Grade II listed family property situated in a sought-after location within a rural setting but well connected to the village of Dilham. The property features fine architectural period detailing and benefits from ample off-road parking, approximately 2.5 acres of beautiful, landscaped gardens, outdoor heated swimming pool, and range of outbuildings.
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GROUND FLOOR

- Entrance hall
- Sitting room
- Snug
- Kitchen/breakfast room with Aga
- Dining room
- Garden room/study
- Utility room
- WC
- Cellar
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FIRST FLOOR

- Main bedroom & en suite
- 5 further bedrooms
- 2 further bathrooms
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SECOND FLOOR

- 2 bedrooms
- WC
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OUTSIDE

- Formal landscaped garden
- Outdoor swimming pool with air source heat pump
- Circular gravelled driveway
- Woodland
- Orchard
- Rose garden
- Kitchen garden & substantial glasshouses
- Range of outbuildings
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DRIVING DISTANCES (approx.)

- The Norfolk Broads: 2 miles
- North Walsham: 5 miles
- Wroxham: 6 miles
- Coast: 12 miles
- Norwich: 13 miles
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SITUATION

Hill House stands on the edge of the small village of Dilham, about 2 miles from the Broadland village of Stalham which has excellent local shopping, schools, and access to the Norfolk Broads network. The market towns of North Walsham and Wroxham offer excellent shopping facilities and there is a nearby station at Worstead with connections through to Norwich for regular Intercity trains to London (Liverpool Street) 100 minutes.

North Walsham is a popular market town with a wide range of amenities including supermarkets (Waitrose and Sainsbury’s), shops, primary and secondary schools and the prestigious Paston College, dentists, two doctor’s surgeries and a cottage hospital.

Wroxham village has an extensive range of facilities including shops, banks, schools and many leisure activities. A championship golf course is a short distance away. There are regular bus services to Norwich and also rail connections from Wroxham to Norwich and the North Norfolk coast.

The Cathedral City of Norwich is renowned for its shopping and cultural facilities, selection of schools both state and private and is the regional business centre with a university and teaching hospital. There are rail connections with intercity trains to London Liverpool Street. Norwich has an expanding airport and there are good communications by road via the A11 and A47. The North Norfolk coast is renowned for its sandy beaches, bird reserves and there is good sailing to be had on both the Norfolk broads and the coast.
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DESCRIPTION

Hill House is the archetypal Georgian property, listed Grade II and with symmetrical design, classic proportions, and decorative elements. The property is of brick construction with pedimented gable and a panelled double door with fan light over and a canopy supported by Doric columns. The rooms are elegantly proportioned with good ceiling heights, and the large Georgian sash windows provide an abundance of good natural light. The property retains many classical Georgian features, including columns, ironwork, marble, sash windows and original shutters to the front elevation, some fine cornicing and friezes, and exposed timber beams and floorboards.
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GROUND FLOOR

On entering the property there is an entrance hall with elegant staircase rising to the first floor. To the right of the entrance hall is the dining room, which is a lovely, well-lit room, featuring corbeled cornicing, two sash windows with original shutters, wood flooring and fireplace with marble mantle and surround, and slate hearth. Either side of the fireplace there is an alcove with recessed built-in cupboards.

Continuing down the hallway towards the rear of the property, the very spacious sitting room sits off to the left. This is a beautifully proportioned and well-lit dual aspect room featuring an open fireplace with timber surround, fine corbeled cornicing, ornate ceiling rose, shallow bay window to the rear, and sash windows with original shutters to the front elevation. From the sitting room a door opens through to the cosy, dual aspect snug, which enjoys views over the garden, and features a lovely open fireplace with marble mantle and surround. A set of double doors open through to the garden room/study. This is a bright and sunny room, enjoying a south facing aspect with a set of French doors opening out to the garden.

Leaving the sitting room and returning to the hallway, a door directly opposite opens into a rear hallway which provides access down to the cellar and a ground floor cloakroom, and through to the kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen/breakfast room offers light and spacious accommodation with French doors opening out to the rear terrace. In the kitchen there are a range of built-in cabinets with drawers and cupboards, granite worktops and over work surface lighting. A tiled recess with electric Aga creates a real focal point in the kitchen. There is a large central island and a walk-in larder, a dishwasher, space for a freestanding American style fridge freezer and ample space for a large dining room table and chairs. Adjoining the kitchen there is a utility room with work surfaces and space and plumbing for freestanding appliances.
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FIRST FLOOR

An elegant staircase rises from the main entrance hall to the first-floor landing. To the left of the landing is the main bedroom which is south-east facing and thus enjoying the morning sun. There are two large sash windows and an original cast iron fireplace with marble surround. There is an adjoining Jack-and-Jill en suite which has been beautifully appointed with very large walk-in shower, two wash hand basin vanity units, WC and heated towel rail. A separate door opens into bedroom 3. This room enjoys a south-east facing aspect, has two large sash windows and offers a range of built-in wardrobes. Bedroom 2 benefits from a dual aspect, enjoying all-day sunlight, and there is a built-in wardrobe.

There are two bathrooms on the first floor; each have a bath, wash hand basin and WC and the one sitting adjacent to bedroom 6 has a walk-in shower. There is also a sizeable laundry room on this floor.

Bedrooms 4, 5 and 6 enjoy an aspect to the rear of the property, and all benefit from a built-in wardrobe. Bedrooms 4 and 5 feature lovely original cast iron fireplaces.
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SECOND FLOOR

Bedroom 7 is a traditional attic bedroom with sloping ceiling, exposed beams and ample eaves storage. Built-in beds with storage cupboards below have really maximised on space in this room, and white walls and ceiling have helped create a light and airy living space. Bedroom 8 is accessed via bedroom 7. This room embraces the cosiness of an attic room and is presently used as a snug/gaming room. There is a WC with wash hand basin on this floor.
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OUTSIDE

The gardens are a striking feature of this fine family house and have been developed over the years. To the front of the property there are herbaceous borders and a substantial woodland that comprises many beautiful specimen trees.

The main rear garden comprises a formal lawn with a wonderful box parterre, together with a number of mature trees and shrub, herbaceous borders and planted raised beds. Steps lead down from the garden to a paved terrace that creates a great entertaining area with a lovely, relaxed atmosphere. There is an orchard, a beautiful rose garden, and a large kitchen garden that provides a fabulous abundance of fruit and vegetables. A greenhouse and a substantial glasshouse are great assets in serving the horticultural functions of this garden.

The outdoor swimming pool utilises an energy efficient air source heat pump and has an ionised filtration system. Adjacent to the swimming pool there is a plant room, two changing rooms and a mini kitchen.

There are three adjoining brick and flint outbuildings, plus a further four adjoining outbuildings. The largest outbuilding has a wood burning stove.

In all the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 2.51 acres (stms).
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HISTORIC ENGLAND

Grade II listed, number: 1049162 first listed 16th April 1955

The following text has been taken directly from the Historic England website:

DILHAM THE STREET TG 32 SW 8/6 Hill House 16:4:55 - II

House. Late C18 with later additions to left and rear. Rendered brick scored to imitate ashlar; black pantile roof. Rendered plinth. 2 storey facade of 5 bays; central porch with fluted Doric columns supporting frieze with triglyphs, fluted pilaster responds. Double doors each of 3 panels, the upper glazed; tripartite over-light the centre with radiating glazing bars. Corner pilasters supporting brick dentil eaves cornice. 2 internal gable stacks of gault brick; stone coped gable parapets. Rear gutter with lion heads.

Listing NGR: TG[use Contact Agent Button]
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LOCAL AUTHORITY

North Norfolk District Council, Band: G
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SERVICES

Oil-fired central heating, mains electricity and water, private drainage
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DIRECTIONS

From Wroxham take the A1151 north towards Stalham. After 1.2 miles take the 2nd exit off the roundabout and continue to follow the A1151. Continue for a further 3.8 miles, passing the Barton Road intersection. Take a slight left onto Hall Road and continue for a further 1.1 miles. At the T-junction, turn left onto the A149/Yarmouth Road and drive for 0.6 miles. Turn right onto The Street and the driveway for Hill House will be on the left.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide, they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us.

2. We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not tested any services, appliances or fittings. Measurements, floor plans, orientation and distances are given as approximate only and should not be relied on.

3. The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken. No assumption should be made that any contents are included in the sale.

4. We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation approval, statutory or regulatory permissions or consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of the property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or other consent has been obtained.

5. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property.

6. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. If these are required, you should include their terms in any contract between you and the seller.

7. Note to potential purchasers who intend to view the property; we would politely ask you discuss with our staff the reason for the property coming onto the market and if there is any point of particular importance to you, before you make arrangements to visit or plan a viewing appointment.

8. Viewings are strictly by prior appointment.
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DATE DETAILS PRODUCED

May 2022



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