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TASBURGH | NORFOLK

Norwich 8 miles Diss 16 miles Cambridge 60 miles London 115 miles (All distances and times are approximate).

A GRADE I LISTED ELIZABETHAN MASTERPIECE.

GROUND FLOOR & BASEMENTEntrance Hall Great Hall Library Dining Room Office Kitchen Scullery

Butler’s Pantry House Keeper’s Room Cellar Gun Room Boot Room.

FIRST FLOORDrawing Room Anteroom Sitting Room Study 2 ensuite bedrooms

7 further bedrooms 3 further bathrooms.

SECOND FLOOR3 bedrooms Linen store 7 attic store rooms.

SELF-CONTAINED FLAT Sitting Room Kitchen/breakfast room Bathroom 3 bedrooms.

GARDENER’S COTTAGESitting room Kitchen/breakfast room Pantry Bathroom 2 bedrooms.

COACH HOUSE & STABLES7 stables Tack room Feed room Ostler’s room 3 coach stores/garages.

Greenhouse Outbuildings Stores.

Beautiful mature gardens Paddocks Woodland Frontage to the River Tas.

In all about 18.7 acres.

Further land may be available by separate negotiation.

RAINTHORPE HALL

Viewing by appointment only.

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.

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TASBURGH | NORFOLK | NR15 1RQ

SITUATIONRainthorpe Hall is situated in an unspoilt and rural setting surrounded by beautiful countryside at the end of long tree lined driveways. The city of Norwich is 8 miles to the north, providing a comprehensive and excellent range of shopping, educational and recreation facilities. The market towns of Diss (16 miles) and Wymondham (5 miles) also provide good facilities.Trains from Diss to London Liverpool Street take about 90 minutes. Trains from Wymondham to Cambridge take about 60 minutes. The A11 trunk road is 7 miles to the west providing direct access to Newmarket, Cambridge, London and the M11 motorway.The surrounding area is predominantly agricultural providing excellent opportunities for walking and riding. There are good schools in both private and state sectors including Norwich High School for Girls, Norwich School, Wymondham College for Boys and Girls, and Town Close and Taverham Preparatory Schools.There are golf courses at Norwich, Diss, Swaffham and Thetford and racing at Newmarket, Fakenham and Great Yarmouth. HISTORICAL NOTE

In the middle of the 16th century Rainthorpe was owned by the Chapman family. In 1579 they sold Rainthorpe to a local lawyer, Thomas Baxter, who enlarged and modernised the house adding two wings and the octagonal staircase turret.Baxter died in 1611 and the house passed to a number of owners before it came into the hands of the Earl of Orford’s younger son, Frederick Walpole, MP for North Norfolk. The Walpoles had a close connection with the Robsart family, and Edward Walpole, who died in 1559, had married Lucy, daughter of Sir Terry Robsart of Syderstone. The Walpoles regarded themselves as the descendants and successors of the Robsarts and displayed this by incorporating in their

arms the crest of the Saracen’s head which is displayed in various places at Rainthorpe Hall.The Walpoles spent a great deal of money on the embellishment of Rainthorpe, bringing in much mediaeval stained glass and decorative woodwork, including some finely panelled doors and over mantles, and in one room lining the walls with extremely rare and valuable 17th century embossed Spanish leather. On Walpole’s death in 1867 the house was bought by Sir Charles Harvey Bt., a descendant of General Sir Robert Harvey Bt., who fought with Wellington and distinguished himself in the Peninsular War. Harvey restored the house and added the “nursery wing” over the kitchen wing.

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THE PROPERTYRainthorpe Hall is a splendid Grade I listed late 16th century manor house set in a spectacular secluded position within attractive gardens and grounds of about 18.7 acres.It may be approached from the north or the south along tree lined driveways. The house has an impressive façade and retains the atmosphere of the Elizabethan house enhanced by the later additions, which include magnificent fireplaces, oak panelling carvings and stained glass.The house is constructed of red sand faced brickwork throughout the lower storeys with some diapering in dark blue brick, while the upper floors of the original hall are timber framed with exposed studs under a tiled roof. Designed in a traditional Elizabethan E plan and arranged over three storeys, the front façade faces north east and the terrace at the rear faces south. Large stone mullioned windows ensure beautiful light rooms in the mornings and evenings.


Reception room/General living area/Circulation area

Work room, i.e. Kitchen/Workshop/Utility

Bedroom/Dressing room

Bathroom

Outside space

Vaults/Storage

Up

Gun Room

Gun Room Corridor

Bedroom 14.67 (15'4)

x 4.67 (15'4)

Bedroom 24.52 (14'10)x 3.15 (10'4)

Bedroom 35.28 (17'4)x 2.62 (8'7)

Reception Room6.12 (20'1)

x 4.55 (14'11)

Kitchen4.67 (15'4) maxx 2.77 (9'1) min

Pantry4.60 (15'1)x 2.51 (8'3)

Office4.75 (15'7)

x 3.28 (10'9)

Dining Room8.79 (28'10)x 5.28 (17'4)

Kitchen /Breakfast Room5.99 (19'8) max

x 4.47 (14'8) max

Scullery7.59 (24'11) x

4.42 (14'6) max

Housekeeper's Room5.51 (18'1) x

3.94 (12'11) max

Butlers Pantry / Boiler Room7.54 (24'9) max

x 3.81 (12'6)

Porch

Hall16.48 (54'1) x

7.06 (23'2) into bay

Library6.25 (20'6) into bay

x 5.64 (18'6)

Column Bedroom (9)6.76 (22'2) into bayx 6.12 (20'1) max

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Up

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Up

Up

EntranceHall

Workshop

Walk In

Safe

Wine Cellar

Boot Room

Denotes restrictedhead height

Old Theatre12.09 (39'8)x 9.45 (31')

Loft Space3.68 (12'1)x 2.62 (8'7)

Bedroom 45.94 (19'6) max

x 5.28 (17'4) max

Bedroom 55.36 (17'7) x

2.97 (9'9) min

Bedroom 65.08 (16'8)

x 3.30 (10'10)

Bedroom 75.94 (19'6)

x 3.33 (10'11)

Bedroom 83.35 (11')

x 2.64 (8'8)

Bedroom 36.35 (20'10) max

x 3.45 (11'4) into bay

Sitting Room6.10 (20') max

x 6.02 (19'9) max

Ante- Room5.89 (19'4)x 3.96 (13')

Ante- Room3.23 (10'7)x 2.62 (8'7)

Study3.53 (11'7)x 2.59 (8'6)

Drawing Room10.32 (33'10) max

x 7.32 (24') into bay

Main Bedroom6.05 (19'10) max

x 6.02 (19'9) into bay

Bedroom 26.58 (21'7)x 3.05 (10')

Store Room

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Down

Up

Up

Up

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Down

Up

Up

Denotes restrictedhead height

Bedroom 11

3.53 (11'7)x 3.51 (11'6)

Bedroom 10

3.51 (11'6)x 2.84 (9'4)

Store

4.72 (15'6)x 4.37 (14'4)

Store

3.18 (10'5)x 2.74 (9')

Bedroom 12

3.89 (12'9)x 2.97 (9'9)

Store

2.82 (9'3)x 2.54 (8'4)

Linen Store

4.85 (15'11)x 2.54 (8'4)

Store

3.05 (10')x 2.54 (8'4)Store

3.56 (11'8)x 3.53 (11'7)

Store

3.43 (11'3)x 3.05 (10')

Store

6.55 (21'6)x 3.20 (10'6)

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Down

Up

Down

SECOND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

SELF-CONTAINED FLAT FIRST FLOORWEST WING

MEZZANINE

SELF-CONTAINED FLAT GROUND FLOOR

GROUND FLOOR

For identification only, not to scale.

BASEMENT

WEST WING

RAINTHORPE HALLTASBURGH | NORFOLK | NR15 1RQ


GARDENER’S COTTAGEAn attractive detached cottage of brick construction under a flat roof with castellations. The front door leads to a kitchen/breakfast room and reception room. There is a downstairs bathroom and two bedrooms on the first floor.

COACH HOUSE AND STABLE YARDTo the north of the house are the stables, the Coach house and the stable yard, entered through a wide gate. To the east there is a four bay open sided log and machinery store and immediately to the front is the coach house. Three sets of double timber doors lead to the garages with loft storage over. The stable buildings still contain their 7 magnificent Victorian timber and cast iron looseboxes around a central cobbled yard, with ostler’s room, feed room, tack room and ladder to hayloft.

Stable13'10 (4.22) maxx 13'6 (4.11) max

Stable10'10 (3.30)x 10'6 (3.20)

Stable13'10 (4.22)x 10'6 (3.20)

Feed Room22' (6.71)

x 14'5 (4.39)

Stable11'7 (3.53)

x 11'2 (3.40)

Stable13'10 (4.22) maxx 13'6 (4.11) max

Stable10'10 (3.30)x 10'6 (3.20)

Stable13'10 (4.22)x 10'6 (3.20)

Ostler's Room14'7 (4.45)x 8'6 (2.59)

Tack Room14'4 (4.37)

x 6'10 (2.08)

Coach House32'8 (9.96)

x 15'2 (4.62)

Coach House15'2 (4.62)

x 14'4 (4.37)

Bedroom 1

6.40 (21') into bayx 3.66 (12') max

Bedroom 2

5.64 (18'6)x 3.00 (9'10)

Kitchen /

Breakfast Room

5.54 (18'2)x 3.02 (9'11)

Sitting Room

6.40 (21') into bayx 3.63 (11'11) max

Down

Up

Pantry

GARDENER’S COTTAGE GROUND FLOOR

GARDENER’S COTTAGE FIRST FLOOR

OUTBUILDINGS

For identification only, not to scale.For identification only, not to scale.

OUTBUILDINGSSituated to the north west of the main house is a brick built outbuilding under a pitched tiled roof that has been converted as general storage, but could possibly be converted to a small dwelling.

Reception room/General living area/Circulation area

Work room, i.e. Kitchen/Workshop/Utility

Bedroom/Dressing room

Bathroom

Outside space

Vaults/Storage


GARDENS AND GROUNDSRainthorpe Hall has attractive well stocked gardens and grounds. To the west of the house, adjacent to the stable yard is a gravelled area with greenhouses (requiring repairs) and a series of potting sheds.The more formal gardens are to the south and east of the house. A gravelled terrace behind low retaining walls descends to a lower lawned terrace, with a raised pond, which in turn descends to the main lawn, flanked by mature yew hedging, and ending with a ha-ha before the field. To the south, steps descend from the gravelled terrace to a beautiful lawn with an ancient pond (or “moat”) to one side and mature trees with lawn extending down to the River Tas. There is a wonderful white wisteria walkway leading from the herbaceous border to the steps down to the river. The garden area near the house is notable for an ornate box hedge allegedly of Elizabethan origin.Within the wall under the pitched tiled roof is a small gazebo overlooking an ancient hazel coppice. An herbaceous border follows at the base of the wall. Behind the wall, and the hedge of holly beyond, is a wild area of mature trees including yew, beech, copper beech, oak and ash, and snowdrops and aconites followed by bluebells in spring. To the north of the house there are far-reaching views and a cleared avenue (the “Chase”) with Scots pine on either side looking towards distant woodland.


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A1065

A1065

FAKENHAM

A134

A17

A1101

A141

A140

A47

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Total area =18.72 acres approx.

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GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS

METHOD OF SALE AND TENURERainthorpe Hall is offered for sale as a whole with vacant possession upon completion.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGSGarden ornaments and statuary are specifically reserved from the sale. Some curtains and lights are included in the sale.

SERVICESMains water and electricity are connected to the property. Private drainage.

COUNCIL TAX Rainthorpe Hall - band HSelf-contained Flat - band AGardener’s Cottage - band BLocal Authority South Norfolk District Council. Tel: 01508 533633

AGENTS NOTEFurther land may be available for purchase separately from the neighbouring landowner.

POSTCODE

NR15 1RQ

DIRECTIONS

From Norwich southern bypass take the A140 south towards Ipswich. After about 7 miles after entering Newton Flotman continue over the bridge turning right immediately after Duffields Feed Mills towards Tasburgh. Continue along this road for 3/4 mile and the southern driveway entrance to Rainthorpe Hall will be found on the right denoted by a white gate. Proceed up the driveway over the bridges crossing the river Tas and the main driveway to the front of Rainthorpe Hall will be visible on the left hand side.Alternatively: After about 7 miles fork gently right at the entrance to Newton Flotman, follow the road for exactly one mile, and turn left through an imposing redbrick gateway. Proceed down the driveway until the front of Rainthorpe Hall is visible on the right hand side.

IMPORTANT NOTICEParticulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s).Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only.Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct.VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names.Photographs Dated: July 2018. Particulars Dated: August 2018.

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