Historic Tudor home with links to Henry VIII could be yours
History lovers, this one is for you – a picturesque Tudor home with links to Henry VIII has just entered the property market in Norwich, Norfolk.
Hales Hall was built by Sir James Hobart in 1478, the Attorney General to Henry VII, who was knighted late in life by Henry Prince of Wales. The house for sale today is a surviving wing of this great Tudor house, which was restored in 1971, and recently refurbished by its previous owners.
Nested on a generous plot, the property features seven reception rooms, seven bedrooms, a new oak staircase rising to all three floors, handcrafted wooden signage, original Tudor chimneys, and a moat and grounds stretching to around nine acres. From the large open log fires to the farmhouse-style kitchen, Hales Hall fuses style with comfort.
The sale also includes the Great Barn — the largest brick-built Tudor barn in England. Dating back to the 14th century, the barn has become a venue for events with current planning permission for up to 48 weddings a year.
Elsewhere, the gardens and grounds are an outstanding feature. The main formal gardens lie to the south of the house and are extensively laid with a great variety of elaborately trimmed yew and box topiary. Additional highlights include ornamental trees, an avenue of beech trees, mixed herbaceous beds with rambling roses, and a seating area bordered by the moat — perfect for balmy summer days.
'Hales Hall is a magnificent Grade I-listed Tudor house in the most magical setting. There has been a property on this site for upwards of 1,000 years, with the current house and barn built by Sir James Hobart in 1478,' says Natalie Howlett-Clarke of Savills Norwich.
'The surviving wing was restored in 1971 and refurbished more recently by previous owners, while the Great Barn was restored and reroofed in 1996. The warmth of ancient timber and lime plaster give the house an intimately pleasant feel, it is presented with style and an emphasis on comfort with the highest quality fittings present throughout. Hales Hall will suit even the most discerning of buyers.'
Hales Hall is on the market with Savills and Blue Book Agency for £3,900,000.
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