The Street, Rockland All Saints, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17

Guide £800,000 to £850,000

A Grade II-Listed Haven in Rockland All Saints, Norfolk

Abbots are pleased to present this delightful period property steeped in history with the added appeal of being set in the heart of a thriving Village with a community-run shop and café, a primary school, and a pub making this an ideal location for those who seek a period home with the added benefit on having amenities on your door step.

The spectacular setting of this Grade II listed 16th century house gives rare and unique pleasures - the beautiful light throughout the house, the complex and varied plot of over an acre, the generosity of the interior space (5,700 sq ft with outbuildings, residential space of approx 4,500 sq ft) but most of all the setting in the beautiful unspoilt village of Rockland All Saints.


This enchanting home is an ideal haven for those wishing to have the feeling of escaping to the countryside yet be able to walk to the local amenities.

Appearing at the end of a sweeping lawned driveway, this Grade II-listed house has been lovingly modified and extended over the centuries, resulting in a wonderfully characterful home with a variety of unique spaces. The current owners have undertaken significant work to preserve the building, ensuring it is ready for its next chapter.
In the early 20th century, the house was home to Hilary Holman Hunt, son of the Pre-Raphaelite artist William Holman Hunt. During World War II, Hilary constructed an air raid shelter for the village within a wooded area of the grounds; a plaque inside the structure bears his name.
The red front door opens into a large hallway at the historic core of the house. The generous proportions of the living spaces on the ground floor reflect the house's historical importance. The living room features ornate chamfered beams, a timber mullioned window with views of mature trees, and a cavernous brick backed inglenook fireplace forms the focal point of this room.
The kitchen is spacious, with leaded windows overlooking both front and back gardens. It features a working Rayburn oven alongside a modern electric Rangemaster stove. Adjacent to the kitchen are utility spaces with enormous potential, including a large utility room with a sink, a boiler room, and a storeroom with two large windows, ideal for studio space. These spaces, finished externally with white-washed cobbles, form a protected courtyard to the rear.

Running along the length of the original longhouse is a timber-framed conservatory, home to a thriving grapevine. The recently laid ornate tiles reflect light . This open-plan space, is ideal for open social gatherings and hosting events with doors that lead onto a tiled patio outside.
A broad staircase leads to a generous hallway on the first floor, with a renovated bathroom featuring a shower over a freestanding cast iron bath, a large ceramic pedestal sink, and wonderful views of the mature gardens. Large bedrooms sit at each end of the first floor, one with an anteroom suitable as a study or dressing room. Between them are two well-proportioned bedrooms with sinks, back-to-back wardrobes, and views of the pond. A similar layout is found on the second floor, with two bedrooms.
looking out onto the garden and a well-lit bathroom.

The current owners have replaced the roof, updated the bathroom, and replaced the conservatory flooring, while much of the house remains in original condition, with some services requiring updating.

The house is set within impeccably structured grounds. Mature horse chestnut trees, Scots pine trees, and laurel shrubs create a secluded oasis. From the road, a lawned drive lined with silver birch trees and yew hedges leads to the front door, passing the front lawn, with its magnificent Oak tree, probably dating from the time the house was built. Mid-20th-century outbuildings form a yard, originally used as a garage and stables.

The rear gardens, centred around a scenic pond, are a haven for wildlife. There is space for a vegetable plot, and much potential for a keen gardener. A paved patio framed by raised beds of roses steps down to a lawn with expansive views. In the south-west corner, a wooded area features a timber treehouse and the concrete air raid shelter built by Hilary Holman Hunt. Paths wind through the trees and around the pond, offering idyllic views of the house across the water.
Beyond the core longhouse form of the house are two substantial Edwardian additions.
The double height billiard room, with its cross-gabled cruciform ceiling striped with black beams and joists, features a floor to ceiling arched window overlooking the gardens and pond. A secret door leads to an ancillary space, and another door leads to a study with external access to the courtyard and a cellar store room. The spectacular 41 foot conservatory, with its aged floor tiles, is the second Edwardian addition.

This is a magical, intriguing house, with oceans of potential for the new owners to realise. The setting is hard to beat, an oasis of peace, with amenities still close at hand, and a thriving community, but the option of complete peace and quiet when desired.