Hilborough
- PROPERTY TYPE
Mill
- BEDROOMS
6
- BATHROOMS
5
- SIZE
7,296 sq ft
678 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Grade II* Listed Former Watermill
- Truly Idyllic and Secluded Setting
- Abundance of Period Detailing
- Six Fine Reception Rooms
- Six Comfortable Bedrooms
- Wheel Room and Mill Race
- Three Stables, Tack Room and Cart Lodge
- Gardener’s Orangery
- Outdoor Dining Space, Wine Room and Potting Shed
- Grounds of Approx. 7.5 Acres (STMS)
Description
Hilborough Mill seamlessly blends character with modern living. The kitchen is well-fitted with ample workspace, making it perfect for socializing and entertaining. With six splendid reception rooms, there is plenty of space to spread out. The first and second floors feature six well-appointed bedrooms and five bathrooms, each with stunning views of the gently rolling countryside and the River Wissey.
The grounds have been lovingly maintained, featuring an idyllic terrace by the water's edge, sweeping lawns, a variety of impressive trees, a hard tennis court, a kitchen garden, and a gravelled courtyard with ample parking.
The extensive outbuildings offer numerous uses. There are three stables, a tack room, and a cart lodge, as well as a gardener's orangery, perfect for cultivating a variety of plants. Additional features include a potting shed, a wine store, and an outdoor covered dining space, creating an ideal balance for those seeking a wonderful life in the countryside.
HILBOROUGH The village of Hilborough is situated 25 miles from the Cathedral City of Norwich and only 5.5 miles from the thriving and historic market town of Swaffham which has an extensive range of local amenities including Waitrose supermarket, local shops, pubs and restaurants together with a variety of leisure and sports activities including an excellent Golf Club.
The town has an extremely popular Saturday market and many interesting historic buildings including the parish church and 'The Buttercross'.
The town also boasts a museum which focuses on many different and impressive parts of local history. One key gallery is The Carter Centenary, a chance to learn about Howard Carter, famous for the 1922 discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun - whose extended family lived in Swaffham.
There are a number of primary schools in the local area as well as Methwold High School, Litcham High School and Swaffham Hamond's High School.
SERVICES CONNECTED Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Drainage via sewage treatment plant.
COUNCIL TAX Band G.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING An Energy Performance Certificate is not required for this property due to it being Grade II* listed.
TENURE Freehold.
LOCATION What3words: ///bookshop.meanders.greyhound
PROPERTY REFERENCE 44863
WEBSITE TAGS village-spirit
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BrochureFull Details- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Garage,Off street
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Sowerbys, Norwich
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