Low Road, Shelton, Norfolk

The Old Rectory is a double-fronted Grade II listed house with fine red-brick elevations under black glazed pantile roof and a wealth of period features, including original sash windows, exposed timber beams, feature fireplaces and an attractive staircase. It offers an array of charming and elegant accommodation across three light-filled floors, as well as a detached former coach house offering versatile additional space across two-storeys. The property sits in a picturesque rural plot totalling around 3.2 acres with church and countryside views.

The welcoming reception hall with its checkerboard tiled floor and ornate 18th century turned staircase opens to the front-facing sitting room and adjacent dual-aspect drawing room, both with fine feature fireplaces and commanding views of the grounds. The drawing room flows naturally into a formal dining room with wood flooring and large Inglenook with log-burning stove, alongside which is a stunning kitchen breakfast room with Norfolk pamment tile floor, handmade shaker style cabinetry under marble work surfaces, double butler sink, cream AGA range and 5-burner gas hob. There is ample space for informal dining with a window seat beside dual arched frames and a picture window with view of the church. Further is a useful utility with laundry and store.

The generous first floor landing leads to an impressive principal suite, comprising a fully fitted dressing room and a large en suite shower room. Two further bedrooms and a study, also enjoying an array of fine traditional features and tranquil aspects, also occupy the floor, one with an en suite shower and w/c. On the second floor are four additional well-proportioned and bright bedrooms with elevated views, served by a large family bathroom with a freestanding bath.

Outside, The Old Rectory is approached by a gravel drive leading to a gravelled sweep at the front of the house and continuing west to the two storey coach house containing some old stables, workshop garage, an office and an upstairs studio with shower room. Established mature gardens surround the property with extensive lawns and specimen trees including a rather magnificent copper beech which was reputedly planted to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. There is an area of mixed woodland to the north as well as two large ponds. To the rear of the property is a paved terrace with feature floor glass topped well and an enclosed formal walled lawn garden. The property enjoys countryside farmland views as well as a special vista of the neighbouring 15th century St Mary’s Church.

The Old Rectory is situated in the rural south Norfolk hamlet of Shelton immediately next to the pretty and magnificent 15th century St Mary’s Church. Nearby is the village of Hempnall and town of Long Stratton both providing day-to-day amenities with a further range of services located at and the thriving market town of Harleston. The Cathedral City of Norwich, the regional centre is 12 miles to the north and offers a comprehensive range of commercial entertainment, cultural amenities and excellent schooling. Norwich has a main railway station providing regular service to London and Cambridge, whereas the railway station at Diss provides a closer and therefore quicker service to London. On the North side of the City is Norwich international Airport which caters for both domestic and international flight destinations.