A distinctive 16th-century hall house that fell into ruin and has since been carefully brought back to life is being marketed near Holt with a guide price of £2.25 million.
Heritage-led restoration
Saxlingham Place, described by the selling agent as unlike anything else in the county, combines substantial historic fabric with modern insertions to create family accommodation across a single main range. The property stands within 3.8 acres including a walled garden and benefits from south-facing windows that admit light into the principal reception spaces.
The property is both Grade II-listed and recorded as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. According to the listing materials supplied by the agent, the current owners undertook an extensive renovation programme carried out in collaboration with English Heritage, Norfolk Archaeology, conservation architects and a structural engineer. The work aimed to conserve surviving 16th-century materials while introducing services and rooms suitable for modern living.
"As soon as you arrive at Saxlingham Place there is an immediate feeling of calm. It’s such a wonderfully individual house, unlike anything in Norfolk and in such a brilliant location," said Ben Rivett, joint head of residential sales at Savills in Norfolk.
Layout and notable features
The restored house provides family accommodation including four bedrooms and principal reception rooms arranged around a dramatic double-height hall. Key interior features highlighted by the agent include vaulted ceilings, a substantial gallery overlooking the hall, and a fireplace set in herringbone brickwork with a woodburner. A double-aspect dining room adjoins a practical kitchen/breakfast space, and a living room with floor-to-ceiling glazing gives a more contemporary counterpoint to the historic areas.
- Guide price: £2.25 million
- Setting: 3.8 acres with walled garden
- Bedrooms: 4
- Heritage status: Grade II-listed and Scheduled Ancient Monument
- Agent: Savills (Norfolk)
Practical considerations for buyers
Prospective purchasers considering a property of this type should note the conservation constraints that come with statutory designations. Any future works that affect historic fabric are likely to require listed building consent and, in the case of scheduled status, consent from the appropriate historic environment body. The vendor’s approach to restoration — carried out with archaeological and conservation oversight — will be relevant to buyers concerned about ongoing maintenance and permissible alterations.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price (guide) | £2.25m |
| Site area | 3.8 acres |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Designation | Grade II-listed; Scheduled Ancient Monument |
For readers in Norfolk, Saxlingham Place is notable not only for its market value but for the way it illustrates the practical challenges and opportunities of conserving important historic buildings while adapting them for contemporary use. The Savills sales particulars provide more detailed floorplans and enquiries are being handled by the Norfolk office.
