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Property type: 10-bedroom
House for sale
Number of bedrooms: 10
Number of bathrooms: 6
Number of receptions: 4
Features
*10 bedrooms
*4 reception rooms
*6 bathrooms
*Coach house and garaging
*In around 5 acres (est).
Situation
The West Norfolk village of Hillington which has a post office and village stores is situated about 3 miles from Sandringham and 8 miles to the southwest of King's Lynn which has a regular train service to London Kings Cross with a journey time of 1 hour 40 minutes. Norwich, the cathedral city and regional centre of East Anglia, is about 45 miles to the southeast.
The North Norfolk coast is a heritage coastline and much of which is classified as An area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is about 10 miles and there is good sailing along the full length of the North Norfolk coast with the popular coastal village of Brancaster, well known as a centre for sailing, about 12 miles. Burnham Market, about 15 miles, is a particularly attractive unspoilt North Norfolk village now renowned for its excellent shopping facilities as well as good restaurants. Hunting is with the West Norfolk Fox Hounds and the North Norfolk Harriers; golf at The Royal West Norfolk at Brancaster, Hunstanton, and Sheringham; bird watching at a number of reserves in the area including Cley, Blakeney Point and Scolt Head.
Description
Uphall is a particularly attractive Grade II listed late 18th century country house, with later alterations and additions.
The house retains much period detail with fine well proportioned rooms typical of the period with elegant sash windows, moulded cornice work and good chimney pieces.
As can be seen from the floor plans, the house has well arranged and spacious accommodation with a particularly attractive large central reception hall, 3 further good reception rooms and a family sitting room/playroom adjoining the kitchen/breakfast room which has a 4 oven Aga. There are 8 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms on the first floor with a further 2 bedrooms and 6th bathroom on the second floor.
The property was acquired by the current owners in 1976 and since then there has been a continual programme of updating and refurbishment.
Uphall is situated close to Sandringham and indeed there are royal connections since the house was previously owned by Lady Femoy, Lady in Waiting and a great friend of the Queen Mother who used the house as her Norfolk base whilst Sandringham House was being renovated in the early 1970s.
Uphall is situated in extensive and mature gardens and grounds with fine views towards the church to the east and adjoining open countryside to the south and west over which there are far reaching views.
The Outside
The house is approached from the northeast by a gravelled drive which leads to a large gravelled sweep with ample parking and turning space to the front and east of the house. The drive also divides to a back drive to the north of the house where there is a single garage and a further open-fronted double garage and adjoining wood store. Also situated to the north of the house is the original coach house traditionally constructed of brick and chalk stone with a hipped pantile roof and providing further garaging, storage and the original stables with a hayloft over.
The Gardens and Grounds
These are a particularly attractive feature of the property and are arranged as follows. To the east of the house there is an area of lawn and beyond this a formal herb garden/potager as well as an area of productive kitchen garden. To the north of this is a hard tennis court protected by beech hedging to the north and east. There are magnificent mature trees including lime and yew and there are fine views from the house to the east towards the church.
The main garden lies to the south and west of the house and there is a stone paved terrace adjoining the house to the west bordered by mixed flower and shrub borders with a variety of climbing shrubs and roses trained against the west wall of the house. This overlooks a large expanse of lawned garden and there are fine views beyond to open countryside with woodland in the distance. To the northwest there is a formal pond and water garden and an area of south facing partly walled garden. The gardens and grounds contain a great variety of fine mature trees including lime, beech, oak and yew and there is an area of mixed woodland to the northwest and much of the woodland is under-planted with spring bulbs. In all the land extends to around 5 acres (est).
Services
Mains water and electricity. Drainage to septic tank. Oil fired central heating and 4 oven Aga.
Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council. Telephone:01553 692722.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.
NB Floorplans prepared by Hobson Associates and are for guidance only. Savills do not accept any responsibility for their accuracy.
Important Notice
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1.They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2.Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
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