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£1,400,000

Grade II Listed Manor House in Hempnall Offering 3 Acres (STMS)

Land size
3 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Stunning Grade II Listed Manor House
  • Three Acres of Enchanting Grounds (STMS)
  • Beautifully Preserved Period Features
  • Six Versatile Bedrooms Over Three Floors
  • Characterful Reception Rooms with Fireplaces
  • Established Kitchen Garden
  • Exceptional Privacy and Mature Landscaping
  • Historic Hempnall Village Setting
  • Convenient Access to Norwich and Coast

Description

Set within approximately three acres of beautifully varied grounds in the heart of south Norfolk countryside, Krons Manor is an exceptional Grade II listed period home of immense character and historical significance, believed to date in part from the late medieval period with later Tudor and Georgian additions creating the wonderfully evolved residence seen today.

Approached via mature gardens and grounds, the home immediately impresses with its striking timber-framed elevations, leaded windows and prominent chimney stacks; a home that wears its centuries of history with quiet confidence. Internally, the property extends to over 4,000 sq. ft. with a wonderfully atmospheric layout that balances grand entertaining spaces with intimate family rooms, all richly layered with original beams, ancient timbers, brick flooring to the ground floor WC, porch and kitchen, timber floors throughout the remainder of the house, and impressive fireplaces.

The principal reception room is particularly captivating, with high ceilings and a large inglenook fireplace forming the centrepiece of the home. Throughout the house, the architectural evolution of the building is wonderfully apparent, each room offering subtle clues to the manor’s centuries-long story. The generous dining room provides excellent entertaining space in the historic heart of the home whilst the farmhouse kitchen, pantry and adjoining snug create the natural hub of day-to-day family life.

Arranged across the upper floors are six bedrooms, including an impressive principal suite, all enjoying differing perspectives over the gardens and surrounding landscape. The configuration offers excellent flexibility for family living, guest accommodation or those seeking dedicated study or library space.

Outside, the grounds are a defining feature of Krons Manor and offer an increasingly rare combination of formal gardens, productive land and natural landscape. Carefully designed gardens surround the house with herbaceous borders, terraces and mature planting creating a quintessentially English setting. Beyond lie areas of kitchen garden, together with open lawns and wildlife-rich spaces that create a remarkable sense of peace and privacy.

Most enchanting of all is the River Tas which gently meanders along the bottom of the grounds, bringing both beauty and biodiversity to the setting. The sound and movement of water adds another dimension to life here, reinforcing the manor’s deep connection to the surrounding Norfolk landscape that has shaped the property for centuries.

Krons Manor occupies a privileged position within the sought-after village of Hempnall, a thriving and well-connected village lying conveniently to the south of Norwich. Despite its tranquil setting, the property remains accessible to both the city and the Norfolk coastline, offering an exceptional balance between heritage, countryside living and modern convenience.

A home of considerable warmth, rarity and provenance, Krons Manor represents an opportunity to become custodian of one of south Norfolk’s most atmospheric period houses.

HEMPNALL
The popular village of Hempnall is situated approximately 15 miles north of the market town of Diss and approximately 11 miles south of the Cathedral City of Norwich.

The village offers a lovely community feel with a beautiful medieval church at its heart, thought to date back to the 14th century, showcasing stained glass windows and historic gravestones.

Take a leisurely stroll through the village and explore its picturesque lanes, historic cottages, and well-maintained gardens. The surrounding countryside offers excellent opportunities for hiking and cycling enthusiasts. The quiet country lanes and footpaths provide a peaceful way to explore the rural beauty of Norfolk.

Locally, the village benefits from a range of well-supported amenities, including a Morrisons village shop, the community-run Village Mill, and a Village Hall which plays an active role in village life. The Village Mill offers a selection of essentials, local produce, and baked goods, providing a welcoming hub for residents and visitors alike.

Just a short drive away, Norwich offers a range of attractions, including Norwich Cathedral, Norwich Castle Museum, and The Norwich Lanes for shopping and dining.

Hempnall is accessible by car via the A140 and is within a reasonable distance of major towns like Norwich and Diss. Public transport options include buses that connect the village with surrounding towns.

SERVICES CONNECTED
Mains water and electricity. Mains drainage and septic tank which serves utility room drainage. Gas central heating.

COUNCIL TAX
Band G.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
An Energy Performance Certificate is not required for this property due to it being Grade II listed.

TENURE
Freehold.

LOCATION
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WEBISTE TAGS
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Parking - Double garage

Parking - Driveway

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-05-20

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,147 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£466,667 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £372,722 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Central Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good LimitedThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Hempnall Primary School446 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    155
    Type
    Community school
  • Saxlingham Nethergate CofE VC Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    55
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Preston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    105
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy2.8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    75
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy2.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    148
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Long Stratton High School2.9 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    679
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Framingham Earl High School5.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    791
    Type
    Academy converter
  • University Technical College Norfolk6.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    451
    Type
    University technical college
  • The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)7.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 16
    Pupils
    824
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy7.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,685
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Morrisons Daily Hempnall The Street, Hempnall496 metres
Co-op Long Stratton Supermarket, Long Stratton2.8 miles
Co-op Mulbarton, Mulbarton4.3 miles

GP surgery

Long Stratton Medical Partnership2.9 miles

Pharmacy

Well2.7 miles

Hospital

Colman Hospital8 miles

Green space

Play Space150 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Norwich Rail Station8.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

War Memorial101 metres

Typical drive times

Bungay14 min · 8.4 miles
Loddon15 min · 10 miles
Harleston14 min · 9 miles
Wymondham18 min · 10 miles
Norwich (city)20 min · 11 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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