A Grade II listed manor home in a charming village located on the outskirts of Norwich city centre has hit the market.  

The Manor House in Old Catton is for sale with Sowerbys at a guide price of £850,000. 

The seven-bedroom home features an abundance of period detailing and character, and the property was thoughtfully divided into two homes many years ago. 

Sowerbys Norwich branch manager Jonathan Wood said: “The Manor House is a truly remarkable Grade II listed home that offers a true sense of character and history with its origins dating back to 1524.” 

Norwich Evening News: The kitchen/breakfast room is filled with natural light and leads to the sitting room with stained glass windowsThe kitchen/breakfast room is filled with natural light and leads to the sitting room with stained glass windows (Image: Sowerbys)

Norwich Evening News: The property is full of character with high ceilings, heavy timbers and ornate fireplacesThe property is full of character with high ceilings, heavy timbers and ornate fireplaces (Image: Sowerbys)

The property establishes a welcoming and atmospheric ambiance with wonderful high ceilings adorned with heavy timbers, evoking a sense of grandeur.  

The well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room provides an excellent space for cooking and entertaining. To the left, the sitting room boasts an ornate fireplace and intricate stained-glass windows.  

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The garden room offers a tranquil retreat within the home and is perfect for relaxation and nurturing tropical plants. There is also a library, while the formal drawing room offers a space for entertaining guests. 

Norwich Evening News: The garden room offers a tranquil retreat within the homeThe garden room offers a tranquil retreat within the home (Image: Sowerbys)

Norwich Evening News: The principal bedroom features wooden floor timbers and a Victorian fireplaceThe principal bedroom features wooden floor timbers and a Victorian fireplace (Image: Sowerbys)

Beneath the ground floor, there is an extensive cellarage offering ample storage space, which is currently used as a storeroom, separate laundry room and wine room. 

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The grand oak staircase leads to the lower first floor, where the generously-sized principal bedroom is located. This room is full of character, featuring stripped wooden floor timbers and a Victorian fireplace. Adjacent to the principal bedroom is a bath and shower room.  

Continuing up to the upper first floor, there are two further bedrooms, a dressing room and another bath and shower room. The second floor boasts a superb attic bedroom floor with four bedrooms. 

Norwich Evening News: Manor House has its own sun terraceManor House has its own sun terrace (Image: Sowerbys)

Norwich Evening News: The garden is bordered by a flint wall and has grass pathways, wildflowers and fruit treesThe garden is bordered by a flint wall and has grass pathways, wildflowers and fruit trees (Image: Sowerbys)

To the front of the property, parking space is plentiful and the brick and flint boundary wall borders a beautifully mature garden, which features a sun terrace, grass pathways, wildflower planting and a wide array of fruit trees. 

The village of Old Catton has a long history, dating back to the Saxon period. Despite its historical roots, Old Catton is well-equipped with modern amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. 

For more information, contact Sowerbys. 

PROPERTY FACTS      

Manor House, Old Catton 
Guide price: £850,000    
Sowerbys, 01603 761441 
sowerbys.com