This impressive former rectory is a striking property with the potential to be your ideal family home or investment opportunity. Set in 1.4-acre gardens with a range of offices and a spa, this versatile detached dwelling benefits from an abundance of living space inside and out.
Rich in history, Oaklands stands on the grounds of a former rectory. The original rectory building was demolished long ago, before an extension carefully designed as a replica was built in 1863. The rectory extension, now known as Oaklands, was bought from the church by the Hubbard family in 1955, when it was switched to residential usage.
The current owners, who have lived in the property for the last three decades, have made numerous investments to upgrade the property to a very high standard.
Boasting impressive reception rooms, a sizable garden room, a classic farmhouse-style kitchen, and four bedrooms, Oaklands is an extraordinary residential property.
The ground floor offers an abundance of generous and flexible living spaces, with a large hall, cloakroom, and a convenient utility area. The open plan kitchen and dining room presents plenty of space for entertaining, while the sitting room seamlessly leads to a beautiful garden room, ideal for enjoying the picturesque surroundings.
Upstairs, the first floor boasts a large landing, three spacious bedrooms, and a modern family bathroom with a bath and shower. A further bedroom would function well as a nursery, spare room or office space, while the carefully restored original sash windows provide a stunning view out to the impressive gardens.
Externally, the property benefits from a large garden and an abundance of parking, garages and outbuildings. The former coal stores have been converted for modern use with a brick and tile office building ideal for home working, a summer house and an outside store housing a wood-fired central heating boiler.
For added luxury, a detached barn-style outbuilding is equipped with a spa bath, sauna, and shower. Converted from the site of a formal chapel, the outbuilding has the potential for other uses, subject to appropriate planning.
The gardens which extend to 1.4 acres (subject to measured survey) are one of the most impressive features of Oaklands, offering a high degree of privacy and seclusion. Large areas of the garden are laid to lawn, but you’ll also find formal planting gardens and a fruit orchard on the grounds.
The orchard is made up of eleven apple trees and produces a high crop of cross-bred apples every year, which are currently shared amongst the community. The owners commented: “We have people with horses come and pick up the apples for feed, we’ll share them out for cooking and eating with neighbours in the village, and any that are left at the end of the season are taken by the owner of the nearby pig farm.”
With a thriving and friendly community, you’ll find Oaklands in the picturesque village of North Burlingham. Conveniently located close to the A47 Norwich to Great Yarmouth Road. The village itself is situated only 7 miles east of Norwich centre, making the property well-placed to explore the wider area.
With a guide price of £750,000 - £850,000 (plus fees) Oaklands would make an ideal family home, or a potential investment project. To arrange a viewing, contact Auction House East Anglia on 01603 505 100.
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