Botanical Suite - Crimplesham Hall

About this property

Part of the magnificent Crimplesham Hall, this delightful apartment provides a tranquil holiday base for walkers, nature lovers and history buffs. It is located in the small village of Crimplesham, just 2 miles from the historic market town of Downham Market. If it’s a bit of culture and history you’re after, there are a variety of National Trust places nearby including Oxburgh Hall (7 miles) featuring a medieval manor house and Victorian garden, or the much-loved country retreat of the royal family, Sandringham (17 miles). The nearest beach can be found at Snettisham (22 miles), so make a day of it and drive along the stunning North Norfolk coastline with its sand dunes, clifftop walks, sandy beaches, picturesque quays and salt marshes. Visit the Watatunga Wildlife Reserve (6 miles) and experience a Norfolk safari in which the animals roam free among 170 acres of countryside.

The history of this wonderful hall dates back to 1881 when it was first commissioned and designed by world-renowned architect Alfred Waterhouse. This stylish apartment is on the top floor and boasts fantastic views out over the lake and woodland within the hall’s grounds. The entrance to this property leads you upstairs from the driveway to the second floor. On entering this attractive apartment, you are welcomed into a wide corridor. At the end of the corridor is the open-plan living area with fabulous botanic wallpaper. The kitchen has everything needed for whipping up a delicious home-cooked meal to be enjoyed at the dining table. The large, sumptuous sofa provides a cosy space to relax and unwind after long days exploring. When it's time to get some sleep, the chic bedroom is extremely inviting with more dramatic wallpaper creating the feeling there’s a secret garden beyond. The impressive, spacious bathroom completes the apartment, with tiles and sanitary ware in keeping with the interior’s botanical theme. It comprises a large walk-in shower and rolltop bath to be enjoyed with plenty of bubbles and a good book.

The hall stands within substantial acreage, which includes a private woodland, lake and large lawned gardens for guests to experience. Simply take a stroll around the grounds watching out for wildlife or enjoy a picnic on the lawn and take a moment to appreciate the uninterrupted countryside views. Within the grounds are the ruins of an old folly dating to the 10th century; you can still see the ruins of the former chapel room and bell tower. There is a patio area and garden furniture (shared with other properties on site).

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