10-05-2025
See inside 'elegant' £2.35m home with acres of land
A country house set among acres of park and woodland has hit the market for £2.35m.
The Grade II listed property in Chequers Lane, in Saham Toney near Thetford, has been described by selling agent Savills as "spacious, light and elegant accommodation".
The Georgian house has been extensively renovated and is set among more than 17 acres of park, woodlands and paddocks.
The Georgian house is set among 17.5 acres (Image: Savills)
The property underwent a thorough renovation but maintained its period charm (Image: Savills)
A sweeping tree line drive leads you to the property (Image: Savills) Saham Lodge is a rare find as "it is not often a house of this scale and age is presented to the market in such excellent condition".
It recently underwent a thorough renovation, including re-plumbing, re-wiring, entire external painting and a complete interior revamp.
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The transformation of the house has still retained its period details, with panelling, fireplaces, shutters and a larder.
The portico entrance leads into a reception hall come sitting room and an impressive drawing room, which is situated on the south side of the house.
An impressive drawing room is situated on the south side of the house (Image: Savills)
To unwind, there is a games room (Image: Savills)
The house is also fitted with a library (Image: Savills)
There is a bespoke kitchen that is arranged with a central island unit (Image: Savills) The dining room is next to a bespoke kitchen that is arranged with a central island unit.
To escape and unwind, there is a library and a games room.
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Giving a nod to the history of the property, there is a large boot room which is kitted out with joinery including a bench seat, storage, Butler sink and cabinetry.
On the first floor, there is an impressive collection of bedrooms and bathrooms which have been positioned in a "highly functional layout".
A glimpse of the history of the property can be seen via the large boot room (Image: Savills)
Three of the bedrooms are ensuites (Image: Savills)
The remaining five bedrooms are adjacent to or close to a bathroom (Image: Savills) There are three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, but due to the layout, the remaining five bedrooms are all either adjacent to bathrooms or close by.
The outside of the property is equally as cared for, with a paved terrace that frames the front of the house.
A further paved terrace adjoins the east of the house, which offers an ideal spot for outside dining and entertaining.
To the rear of the house, there is a kitchen garden area which is enclosed by wrought iron fencing.
Among the grounds, there are wild flowers, swathes of grass and young and mature specimens of trees.
The outbuildings are positioned on the western side of the land.
