Location

Hays House is situated in a setback position in wooded countryside on the Norfolk and Suffolk borders and on the edge of the Somerleyton estate. There are local shopping amenities in the village of St Olaves which is approximately 8 miles from the market town of Beccles, 20 miles from the cathedral city of Norwich. There are good sporting facilities available in the locality, in particular sailing and boating on the river Waveney which connects with the nearby River Yare, allowing access to the whole of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads network. A link golf course can be found nearby at Gorleston-on-Sea. The Suffolk Heritage Court at Southwold is approximately 20 miles away. There are rail services at Somerleyton, Haddiscoe and Great Yarmouth

Description

Hays House is a superb family home situated in a highly sought-after location which must be viewed to be fully appreciated. Offering spacious and flexible accommodation of over 3300 square feet with a flexible layout, the property suits both families and couples alike. The ground floor boasts exceptional living space thanks to a large sitting room with attractive views over the front gardens as well as doors leading out. A feature fireplace makes for a charming focal point and with its wood burner it adds a wonderful touch of character.

The kitchen/breakfast room provides an array of storage as well as an Everhot and electric oven with a gas hob leading through to a breakfast area which is well suited for informal dining.

A formal dining room is the perfect place to socialise and entertain friends and family and again features double doors leading out into the gardens. Two further ground floor receptions can be used in a multi-purpose fashion such as home offices, playrooms, tv rooms or even as an additional bedroom if needed. The current owners have extended the property to contain a purpose built and atmospherically controlled wine room, the absolute must have for any collector but could also be repurposed into other living accommodation if required. A useful utility and shower room round off the ground floor.

To the first floor are three double bedrooms including the principal room with an en suite and dressing room as well as a balcony with fine views over the grounds. The two remaining bedrooms are serviced via a family bathroom.

Outside
Approached via double gates with a meandering gravel driveway which leads to parking area for numerous vehicles as well as a large double garage and workshop which would make for ideal car storage for an enthusiast. The grounds are an absolute delight and benefit from an incredible amount of natural privacy. Approximately 1.5 acres in size, the plot wraps around the property to allow for several areas of interest such as a wooded area, kitchen garden with orchard, patio terrace as well as fine lawns and pergola with water feature. Well known for its stunning rhododendrons along Herringfleet Road, Hays House has several mature examples which provide incredible colour.