Hill House is a substantial period house with extensive outbuildings situated in 5 acres of mature gardens in the popular village of Surlingham just 5 miles from Norwich. As the name suggests, the property is situated on high ground with a varying display of facades – a gault brick bay fronted late Georgian elevation to the left with extensions through to a red brick Edwardian gable end with large fenestrations to the right. The property is not listed and the accommodation inside is flexible allowing for the property to be used entirely as one, or with the Edwardian wing sectioned off. Inside the rooms are generously proportioned, notably the drawing room and dining room that flank the entrance hall, both enjoying bay windows, high ceilings, wood floorboards and fireplaces. Adjacent to the dining room is a large kitchen with shaker style cabinets under granite worktops and a central island. The sitting room has an inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and French doors out to the south facing terrace. The ground floor is complete with Library, Utility/boot room and guest WC. Upstairs, is the principal bedroom with bay window and dressing room which leads through to a large ensuite with stand alone bath and separate walk-in shower unit. Adjacent is a single room currently used as another dressing room and further is another double bedroom with bay window and interlocking door which leads down into the neighbouring double bedroom. Across the landing is a further double bedroom, separate bath and shower room, another shower room and a study area. In the Edwardian wing is an entrance hall with staircase up to a large double aspect bedroom with fitted wardrobes and ensuite shower room. Downstairs is a large reception room, impressive garden room, kitchen and downstairs shower room.

This property has 5.26 acres of land.

Outside

Outside, the property enjoys 5 acres of mature gardens with formal terrace and lawn gardens immediately south of the house and woodland to the east. To the rear of the house is a gravel drive leading to an open cart shed, used as a loggia for alfresco dining, with an adjoining sunroom. Across the drive is a range of outbuildings with multiple rooms used as garage, workshop, tractor shed and storerooms, all encircling a walled rose garden and leading to a productive kitchen garden.

Situation

Hill House is located at the top of a hill in the popular South Norfolk village of Surlingham. The village is located just south of the River Yare with two riverside public houses and a network of popular walking routes, as well as primary school, church and award-winning English vineyard – Winbirri. The Cathedral City of Norwich, the regional centre is 5 miles away and offers a comprehensive range of commercial entertainment, cultural amenities and excellent schooling. Norwich has a main railway station providing a regular service to London. On the north side of the city is Norwich International Airport which caters for both domestic and international flight destinations. The property is also well placed for the A47 which is 4.7 miles away linking to the Northern Distributor Road and the A11.