Swardeston, NR14

Norfolk Property Management are delighted to present Cavell House, a handsome Georgian country house in the picturesque village of Swardeston, just 5 miles south west of the City of Norwich. With a fantastic history and plenty of character and charm, this property boasts bright and spacious accommodation to include three reception rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms in generous, mature grounds extending to approximately 1.4 acres. The property is steeped in history and dates (in part) back to 1793, by the date stone on the South Easterly gable end, with the North Easterly portion of the house believed to be older. The property was originally known as Swardeston Rectory prior to being renamed as Cavell House which stems from it being the birth place of Edith Cavell in 1865. A British nurse, Edith Cavell is celebrated for helping over 200 British and allied soldiers to escape Belgium during the First World War. The house was sympathetically restored, as well as extended to the rear in the 1970s. It retains original beams, wooden panelled staircase and pamment tiles in the dining room and a fine restored fireplace in the drawing room, as well as a number of shapely alcoves. The extensive accommodation boasts many bright, dual aspect rooms offering plenty of space and potential for a growing family and entertaining. Alongside the three reception rooms the ground floor includes kitchen/breakfast room, utility room with access to the cellar, boot room and cloak room. To the first floor, the spacious landing provides access to four double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Please contact us to arrange your viewing. AGENTS NOTE The landlords will take care of the gardens.