APARTMENT 5 RACKHEATH HALLRACKHEATH | NORFOLK

CLASSIC GRANDEUR, CONTEMPORARY FLAIR

“When classic and contemporary successfully combine, the result is a property much in demand. This place gets it right, so perfectly balanced, producing a home where you can’t help but be charmed. Such incredible proportions and such generous spaces, all beautifully finished with great flair and style,

in a handsome building most impressive surrounded by gardens where you can relax a while. All in open countryside but close to the city, a home to be proud of – you’ll be sitting pretty!”

• A Stunning Three Story Apartment situated within the Grade II Listed Rackheath Hall

• Three Bedrooms to include Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room• Main Bathroom: Study with Separate Cloakroom• Sitting Room: Re-Fitted Kitchen in 2018• Communal Gardens which extend to approximately 4 acres• Two Allocated Parking Spaces, One within Carport; Plenty of Visitor Parking• The Accommodation extends to 1,481sq.ft• No EPC Required

A splendid apartment in an imposing former country house on the outskirts of Norwich, this is a home that balances country life with city access, as well as blending the hallmarks and features of a grand hall with the attractive style of contemporary chic.

Unusually ImpressiveRackheath Hall itself is a stunning Grade II listed building set within its own parkland grounds. The original hall dates back to the 1600s and was built by Sir Thomas Pettus, High Sheriff of Norfolk, prominent Royalist and the first of the Pettus baronets. This older hall sadly burnt down and was rebuilt in 1830 as a private residence, before being converted into six homes back in 2003. The owners came here attracted both by the property itself, its proximity to Norwich and by the fact that the house is set down a long private drive and can’t be seen from the road, giving it a rural feel.

Style In SpadesBoth the old and the new here give a real sense of quality. The proportions of the rooms are a joy, with plenty of period features and 10-foot high ceilings. You’ll find original sash windows here too. Modern touches include bespoke shutters and blinds and traditional and highly desirable ornate cast iron radiators. The flooring is all high quality too, both carpet and Amtico in an elegant herringbone pattern. Every room is filled with light throughout the day. The owners have fitted a gorgeous contemporary kitchen with Smeg appliances, Silestone quartz worktops, a state of the art induction hob and more. They have also refitted the first-floor shower room and have redecorated and exquisitely finished their home over their time here. There’s no work to do and everything is ready to be enjoyed from day one!

A Leisurely Lifestyle Although the apartment is leasehold, the owners of the homes here each have a share of the freehold, so you have great flexibility over service arrangements and the management of the hall and the grounds. Living here, you’ll be able to benefit from parkland-style surroundings, a real sense of open space, beautiful views and total tranquility. You can sit out and listen to the sound of the birds, watch the sun setting over mature trees and take in the outlook. It’s hard to believe you’re only a ten-minute drive from the city centre in one direction and just a couple of minutes from the new Broadland Northway, so you can get out and about in no time at all, wherever you need to go. Wroxham, known as the capital of the Broads, is just down the road and offers access to the river, a choice of places to eat and drink, a sailing club and that lovely holiday feel, while nearby Salhouse is quieter with a pretty walk down to the Broad. You can hop on the Park & Ride buses or play a round of golf – all within five minutes of your home.

The AccommodationThe hall is set within communal gardens surrounded by farmland and woodland being part of its former estate. Reached down a long driveway it has a very private and exclusive country feel but the City and the NorfolkBroads are just a few minutes away. The apartment is approached through double security doors which are found under an impressive columned entrance, this leads you into the main hallway of Rackheath Hall, the focal point of this room being the panelled wall and large open fireplace where a panel door to your left leads into the property.

Reception HallYou immediately note the stairs that rise to the first floor and a door into the…

Sitting RoomThere is Amtico flooring underfoot and windows to three aspects allowing plenty of natural light, together with plantation blinds. With a cupboard housing the gas fired boiler. From the sitting room you have access into the…

KitchenThe kitchen can also be accessed from the entrance hall. High Gloss Base and Wall units can be found to two aspects contrasting well with the work surfaces. With strip lighting and spotlights under the base units. Integrated within you discover an oven, a ceramic induction hob with extractor over, a built in dishwasher, a stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap over and a window to the front elevation with a plantation blind.

Moving up the stairs, you arrive on the first floor landing, where you notice a decorative radiator before moving into the…

Master Bedroom SuiteThere are triple aspect windows along with built in double wardrobes with hanging rails and built in overhead storage. From here you have access into the en-suite which has tiled flooring underfoot and is fully tiled from floor to ceiling. Fitted with a three piece white suite comprising of a concealed system WC, a walk in shower cubicle and a vanity hand wash basin along with a chrome towel radiator.

Moving across the landing, a door to your left provides access to the hot water cylinder, whilst a further door leads into a…

StudyThis is a versatile room and whilst it is currently used as a study it would make a great nursery and has a separate cloakroom with a wall mounted wash hand basin and a WC. There is a window to the rear elevation.

Moving up the stairs to the second floor landing, where you discover…

Main BathroomFitted with a three piece white suite comprising of a bath, a pedestal wash hand basin and a low level WC. There is a window to the front elevation, whilst you note the tiled flooring underfoot.

Bedroom TwoAnother good size double bedroom with further built in storage cupboards and windows to the rear and side aspects.

Bedroom ThreeAnother good size double bedroom with a window to the front and side aspect which are fitted with plantation blinds.

Agents Note OneThe property is held on a 125 year Lease from 01 Jan 2001, in which upon purchasing you will own a share of the freehold. Rackheath Hall has a maintenance charge of £200 per month, with an additional charge of around £45 per month for the garden (based on 2018 charges).

Agents Note TwoThere is a covenant which states no pets.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed

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On Your Doorstep…Rackheath Park is around 4 miles from Norwich city centre and only a short drive from the Sprowston Park and Ride with regular bus services into the city. The property is conveniently located for access to Norwich International Airport, the new Northern Distributor Road (NDR) which allows much improved access to the Norfolk coast and Broads area. Rackheath is an ancient village mentioned in the Doomsday Book. It has two public houses, a hotel, newsagents and a post office. From here you have easy access to the well known Norfolk broads with its abundance of water activities and wildlife. Sprowston Manor Hotel is just around the corner with its restaurants, leisure facilities and golf course, while the surrounding countryside offers a great area for riding with a livery and stabling at the neighbouring Home Farm.

“Because Rackheath Hall is set in its own grounds, it is very quiet and peaceful here. However, we are only two miles away from the park and ride service into Norwich city and the Sprowston Tesco. Sprowston Manor golf course is three-quarters of a mile away and just three miles away is Wroxham, which is the centre of the Norfolk Broads.”

How Far Is It To…Rackheath is situated about 4 miles north of the cathedral City of Norwich with its comprehensive array of shops, restaurants and theatres, as well as a mainline railway station with links to London Liverpool Street and an international airport. There is also the Norfolk coast close at hand with numerous areas of outstanding natural beauty.

DirectionsLeave Norwich via Sprowston Road and continue over the roundabout at the junction with the outer ring road into Wroxham Road (A1151). Continue straight over the next two roundabouts towards Wroxham, passing Sprowston Manor Hotel and Golf Club. After just over half a mile turn right onto the slip road and the entrance to Rackheath Park will be seen between the two lodge houses. Follow the very long concrete driveway to Rackheath Hall, turning left into the hall.

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