The Old Hall is a particularly fine farmhouse dating from about 1600 consisting of 3 bays with timber framing and rendered elevations under a pantile roof. Further brick wings with vitrified headers and fine curved gables were added in the in 1700s again under pantile roofs. The house is Grade II* Listed as being of architectural and historical importance and is mentioned in Sir Nikolus Pevsner’s authoritative guide “The Buildings of England”. The delightful and well-proportioned accommodation is filled with the character of the period with exposed timber framing, heavily beamed ceilings and plank doors. Of particular note is the ovolo and ogee moulded stone fireplace in the drawing room and again on the first floor landing. Complementing the original house is an excellent 20th Century open-plan kitchen/breakfast room with large windows allowing in masses of light. This interlinks to a converted outbuilding incorporating a large utility room, double bedroom and a separate shower room.

This property has 8.15 acres of land.

Outside

Outside, The Old Hall stands in mature gardens with the whole extending to over 8 acres. At the front, a broad expanse of gravelled hardstanding gives access to a superb range of outbuildings offering in excess of 3,100 sq ft with stabling, tack room, office/games room, barn, workshop and cart shed. To the rear of the property is a large terrace overlooking the principal gardens, which are mainly laid to lawn under-planted with a variety of spring bulbs and a central pond overhung by a weeping willow. There are a further selection of mature deciduous and coniferous trees throughout the gardens. Beyond are the paddocks divided into three fields with post-and-rail fencing and these are accessible via a gated loke.

Situation

The Old Hall is situated towards the eastern side of the pretty village of Wicklewood. The historic market town of Wymondham with its Abbey, excellent shops, supermarket and schools is approximately 2 miles away and Wymondham College is nearby. The Cathedral City of Norwich, the regional centre is 10 miles to the east 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. On the North side of the City is Norwich international Airport, which caters for both domestic and international flight destinations. The property is well positioned for access to the A11 and A47 roads to the south and the midlands. There is a direct rail link from Wymondham to Cambridge with an approximate journey time of 60 minutes.

Directions

Leave Norwich via the B1108 Watton Road and once past the southern bypass, continue for 7 miles through Barford into Kimberley turning left signed Wymondham B1135. After about 1/3 mile, turn right signed to Wicklewood over two hump-backed bridges into the village and turn left onto Low Street. The Old Hall will be found on the left hand side as one of the last houses before open countryside.