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Old School House, Beighton
The Old School House is an exquisite property. Situated in half an acre of landscaped gardens in the picturesque village of Beighton, which is sandwiched between Norwich, the Coast, and the Norfolk Broads. Sleeping eight people in four bedrooms over two floors and with two bathrooms and plenty of private parking space, this is the ultimate Norfolk hideaway.
The property has been tastefully converted to preserve as many original features as possible, mixed with modern decor, dark framed windows, and high vaulted ceilings. The new owners worked with professional Interior designers to create a luxurious home from home that is entirely secluded, allowing guests complete privacy while enjoying their stay at the ultimate Norfolk hideaway.
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About the home
On arrival: Outside the property, you will find a private driveway off a quiet rural lane, leading away from the village and into landscaped gardens. There is plenty of parking right outside the front door, and you enter the property into an outstanding, open-plan hallway and kitchen diner.
Kitchen Diner: This is a stunning space with a landscape-pitched roof, a contemporary industrial theme, a stone floor and exposed painted brickwork. There is a large Butler’s sink, freestanding range cooker, dining table and chairs to seat 8, and rows of exposed shelves for crockery and glassware. There is also a door to the garden from here.
Utility room: Just off the kitchen is a handy utility room with a second butler sink, storage space, shelving, and countertop. There is also a downstairs cloakroom leading from the front of the house – the ideal place to leave muddy wellies and sandy shoes.
Snug: At the end of the kitchen and dining area, there is a gorgeous warm conservatory snug room drowned in natural light and enjoys views over the kitchen and gardens from the comfy seating area.
Sitting room area: The living room is remarkable, with a double height aspect, vast windows, sofas surrounding an open fireplace, and a second dining table with plenty of seating.
Downstairs bedrooms and wet room: A door from the living room leads to the bunk room, sleeping two and with drawer space. There is also a charming, colourful double bedroom, with bedside tables and French shutters, and a modern wet room with sink and shower.
Upstairs: From the lounge, you will find the open-plan staircase, which takes you to the first floor and landing area. Off the landing, you will find the family bathroom with bath, toilet, sink, and two bedrooms.
En-suite Master: Peppered with crisp, fresh whites and textured neutrals, you will discover the beautiful master bedroom suite with its vaulted beamed ceiling, super kingsize bed, large built-in wardrobes, a dressing area and several stairs up to an ensuite bathroom, with marble floor, freestanding bath and overhead shower.
Bedroom 2: The remaining bedroom is a gorgeous twin with steel framed beds, crisp cotton, triple window aspect and fabulous soft furnishings.
Outside: Outside, guests can enjoy the beautiful spacious garden, large seating area with parasol, alfresco dining and firepit.
House info
- Fresh linens and towels will be provided for your stay
- 1-2 dogs welcome
- Smart TV in the lounge, with Netflix and app access
- Family games provided for your entertainment
- Tea, Coffee and hand wash provided
- Arrival time is 4 pm, check out time 10 am
- Underfloor heating downstairs and radiators upstairs and downstairs
- Iron, ironing board, and clothes horse provided
- Washing machine and tumble dryer
- Open fire in the lounge
- Cordless vacuum
- Stairgate available for the bottom of stairs
- Travel cot with mattress and high chair
- Toys and games provided
- Bose Bluetooth speaker
- BBQ provided all year round
- Throws provided for furniture
- Half an acre of gardens
- Deck chairs provided
- Outdoor eating area
- Fire pit
- Charcoal bbq and coals provided
- Parking for up to four cars outside the property
- No smoking or vaping inside, please.
- Covered smoking/vaping area on porch
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Beighton and the surrounding area
The village of Beighton is mainly known for its fourteenth-century stone and flint church. Guests can enjoy boating excursions on the Norfolk Broads, the nearest of which is just five minutes from the house, with Filby Broad in one direction and Brundall in the other – which is home to East Hills Bistro, a fantastic place to stop for some food and drink, whilst overlooking the boats and broads.
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden are a few miles from the house, a secret hideaway with four miles of woodland walks, plants and wildlife. The gardens are a hotspot for rare birds. You can also hop aboard Primrose, the garden’s Edwardian-style river cruiser and glide along the river for 50 minutes while catching a glimpse of the historic ruins of St Benet’s Abbey.
Just outside Norwich is Whitlingham Broad, a watersports haven that will keep the family happy. There is canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing and sailing available, or you can go for a good old-fashioned open-water swim.
The bustling market town of Norwich is just fifteen minutes away with its picturesque lanes, buzzy market, cultural displays and dining treats. And, of course, there are our two famous Cathedrals and Norwich Castle, which the Normans built as a Palace over 900 years ago. It is now a museum and art gallery where children can discover more about East Anglia’s Queen Boudicca. The Museum of Norwich is packed full of exhibitions and interactive displays, or why not enjoy taking the hop-on-hop-off bus to see the city?
Great Yarmouth is lively with an endless list of entertainment and places to eat – not forgetting the Pleasure Beach with its infamous Snail ride, a nine acre amusement park, the Time and Tide Museum and the brilliant Hippodrome Circus – one of the last purpose built circus buildings in the UK. Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens is a must if you love animals, and Pettitts Animal Adventure Park has something to do with children of all ages.
Not far away is Lowestoft, a fabulous seaside town with much entertainment including the wonderful Somerleyton Hall and Gardens, the East Anglia Transport Museum, Africa Alive, Sparrow’s Nest and Gardens, the Marina Theatre and various other museums. There’s also an arcade on Claremont Pier with over 35 rides. If you fancy something a bit more energetic, why not test your nerves at Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park. Set in 50 acres, the theme park has rides up to 50mph as well as water based ones. Smaller children will enjoy the Flying Elephant ride and Big Train – there are also sea lion and parrot shows.
Wroxham – the heart of the broads, is the perfect place for boat tours, day boat hire, shopping, or to visit Wroxham Barns – a family adventure park with rides, animals, shopping, dining, a maize maze, and so much more – it’s also where our office is based so why not call in and say hi.
If your time away is more about laying on a tranquil beach and soaking up the rays, you should head to Trimingham, the Blue flag beach of Mundesley, Happisburgh and its gorgeous lighthouse, and Sea Palling for fish and chips and donuts. Most of our beaches are home to our grey seals population, bobbing around in the shallow waters, and if visiting us between October to January, make sure you visit Horsey or Winterton, where you can see the seal pups from a distance. Horsey Beach is totally unspoilt and is a fantastic place for watching the seals, It is also similar to Winterton Beach which is well worth a visit.
You can also explore the Deep History Coast along the Discovery Trail which follows the coastline from Weybourne to Cart Gap via eleven Discovery Points along the way.
