A grand country house with a distinct gothic style, perched on the outskirts of the city is on sale for £2.5m.

Norwich Evening News: The dining area of the home in Little PlumsteadThe dining area of the home in Little Plumstead (Image: Sowerbys)

Located in Little Plumstead the Grade II listed building, known as The Grange, is steeped in history with origins dating back to the 16th century.

Norwich Evening News: The walled garden outside the manorThe walled garden outside the manor (Image: Sowerbys)

Sir Miles Hobart, a politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1628 to 1629, acquired the manor and estate in 1532.

Norwich Evening News: The home was once owned by Sir Miles Hobart, an English politician who sat in the House of CommonsThe home was once owned by Sir Miles Hobart, an English politician who sat in the House of Commons (Image: Sowerbys)

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Norwich Evening News: The hallway into the many rooms of the manorThe hallway into the many rooms of the manor (Image: Sowerbys)

The 6,448 sqft property boasts six-bedrooms, a studio gym, drawing room and conservatory looking out onto the 12 acres consisting of a mix between woodland and formal gardens.

Norwich Evening News: The conservatory space looking out over the back gardenThe conservatory space looking out over the back garden (Image: Sowerbys)

Outside there is also a pleasure lake and a walled garden, as well as a paddock with independent road access, along with a former coach house and stables.

Norwich Evening News: Archway leading out on to part of the 12 acre landArchway leading out on to part of the 12 acre land (Image: Sowerbys)

The village of Little Plumstead offers both pre-school and primary schools along with a variety of amenities that also includes a local shop.

Norwich Evening News: Overview of the manor in Little PlumsteadOverview of the manor in Little Plumstead (Image: Sowerbys)

Norwich Evening News: The driveway leading up to the manor entranceThe driveway leading up to the manor entrance (Image: Sowerbys)

Norwich Evening News: The drawing room located in the propertyThe drawing room located in the property (Image: Sowerbys)

Norwich Evening News: The pleasure lake located outside of the propertyThe pleasure lake located outside of the property (Image: Sowerbys)