Burnham Market

Set back from the road behind its private wall, and built in 1820 by the Holkham Estate, this grand house is typically Georgian with its double fronted southern elevation and wonderful proportions throughout.

Pass through the sheltering entrance porch, across those time worn flagstones, and what immediately strikes you is that sense of proportion that can only be found in homes of this expansive era. One can immediately imagine how this hallway has welcomed and played host to so many honoured guests over the last two centuries.

On the ground floor, the rooms are arranged in a more formal layout as one might expect with a house of this period. Positioned to take maximum advantage of views over the grounds, the principal entertaining rooms are on the eastern side, with a substantial dining room and an equally grand drawing room adjacent to each other, and both with bay windows overlooking the beautiful gardens beyond.

On the other side of the central hall are the functional rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, a laundry room and a walk-in pantry, almost all with their original Norfolk pamment tiled floors. Beyond the drawing room is the more recent addition of a morning room, which enjoys a view towards the other gardens, to the north of the house.

Upstairs, there are five bedrooms, albeit one is currently used as a study. Two of these bedrooms have en-suites, whilst the remainder share a bathroom on the half landing. The study is beside the principal bedroom suite and, should you wish, the adjoining door could be reinstated to provide for a dressing room.

It is once outside that we discover that the grounds of Eastgate House are just as important as the house itself. To start, there is the immediate garden at the front, with its grandfather of a chestnut tree which, for over 300 years, has been a stoic sentinel over the house itself. Jump down over the ha-ha and you are into a wildflower meadow with its central Deodora Cedar which often provides shade and shelter for wild deer. Adjoining this, to the north, is a fenced in orchard. No ordinary orchard, there are 24 different, rare species within it, including some delightfully quirkily named apples, such as Norfolk Dumpling, Vicar of Beighton and Dr Harvey.

Coming full circle back towards the house is the walled garden, with its array of flowers, vegetable beds, fruit trees, vines and a delightful rose covered pergola running down the centre. Home to the rarest apple tree at the property, a Cannon Cooke, the only one of its kind known to exist. In the centre of these four distinct gardens is a large stable block with feed store, workshop and gardeners shed.

Finally, and making up the majority of the almost five acres of land (stms) that Eastgate House enjoys, there are two large paddocks, collectively known as Cooks Meadow, with a central pond and ancient sycamore tree which also provides a regular roosting spot for a tawny owl. The paddocks have a field shelter and a separate access drive so, should you not wish to keep your own horses, donkeys or alpacas, you could let them to others as the previous owners always did.

Eastgate House has been in the same ownership for over twenty years and has quite clearly been a much loved family home. Whilst its interior decoration is now a little colourful for modern tastes it has been extremely well looked after, both inside and out, but would now benefit from some cosmetic updating. The house is, surprisingly, unlisted so there is plenty of scope to create additional space or perhaps replace the morning room with a more aesthetically attractive extension, subject to the relevant consents and, of course, there is plenty of outside space to use. 

BURNHAM MARKET Treasured memories of family holidays, a day at the world famous horse trials or a well-earned afternoon spent browsing its pretty boutiques - there are plenty of ways to experience Burnham Market, the jewel in north Norfolk's glittering crown.

Located close to the mouth of the River Burn, believed to be the source of its name, the village has long been associated with naval hero Admiral Horatio Nelson, who lived at nearby Burnham Thorpe.

A refined elegance permeates every aspect of village life, from the traditional homewares found at Uttings, the locals 'go-to' for household essentials, to sampling tasty treats at the Tuscan Farm Shop, Humble Pie Deli or Gurneys Fish Shop - this is a place to savour the finer things. Eating out is also a joy with award winning Socius serving a British-inspired tapas menu on the edge of Foundry Place, and NoTwenty9's bar, restaurant and courtyard provides a relaxed spot to wine and dine on warm summer's nights.

Fashion counts on the Champagne coast and for chic style head to Anna's boutique or 'next gen' department store Percy Langley, make it fancy at The Hat Shop, go country at Gun Hill Clothing Company or casual at Joules or Jack Wills. For a little culture, peruse Burnham Market's art galleries - the Fairfax Gallery has been exhibiting for more than 20 years and Pococks the Artmonger has an eclectic display. Or if you have little ones in tow, don't miss a trip to Mable's - unmissable with its pretty pink frontage - where you can encourage their artistic talent with a pot painting session or treat them to a bag of traditional sweets.

It goes without saying that Burnham Market and its smaller siblings, Burnham Deepdale, Burnham Norton, Burnham Overy Staithe and Burnham Thorpe, are home to some of the finest houses on the coast. Whether your dream is a Georgian classic, a traditional cottage or a sleek, contemporary house, this is an incredible place to discover your forever home.
 

SERVICES CONNECTED Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
 

COUNCIL TAX Band G. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING F. Ref:- 6700-2726-0022-1224-3673
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TENURE Freehold. 

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PROPERTY REFERENCE 38557 

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