Showstopping Four Bedroom Georgian Home with Wonderful Private Grounds in Toft Monks
- Land size
- 2.3 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
Key Features
- Showstopping Georgian Home
- Over 4,000 Sq Ft of Accommodation
- Fastidiously Renovated Throughout
- Wonderful 2.3 Acres (STMS) of Private Grounds
- Far Reaching Countryside Views
- Stunning Bespoke Kitchen
- Four Bedrooms, Each with En-Suite
- Original Features Beautifully Blended with Modern Living
- Sweeping Driveway and Double Garage
- Superb Spaces for Entertaining and Family Life
Description
There is something rather special about waking each morning to an uninterrupted view across rolling Norfolk countryside, and at Whindale House, this is very much part of everyday life. Dating back to circa 1830, this handsome Georgian home occupies around 2.3 acres (STMS), enjoying a wonderful sense of space, privacy and tranquillity, yet with all the traits of a thoroughly modern family home.
Approached through brick pillars and along a sweeping gravel carriage drive, the house immediately makes an impression. Inside, the striking entrance hall sets the tone, with attractive panelling and what is believed to be the original Georgian staircase providing a handsome window into the properties past.
The reception rooms offer plenty of flexibility, with a formal dining room and an embracing sitting room, both centred around fireplaces, while the generous drawing room enjoys garden views and a wood burner. Particularly charming is the way the original porch pillars have been retained and thoughtfully incorporated to bring definition between the drawing room and garden room.
However, it is the superb kitchen, dining and family room that is likely to become the true heart of the home. Beautifully appointed with a bespoke Vale kitchen, central island, travertine flooring, tasteful panelling and a Jøtul wood burner, this is a wonderfully sociable space designed for everything from relaxed family breakfasts to long lunches and evenings entertaining friends. With doors opening towards the gardens, the grounds and countryside beyond feel very much part of the room.
Upstairs, four generous bedrooms each enjoy en-suite facilities, with free-standing baths and two also offering walk-in showers. The naturally light landing has its own Juliet balcony, creating a wonderful spot to pause with a morning coffee and take in the rolling fields beyond. Planning permission is also in place for a larger balcony, should a future owner wish to make even more of this enviable outlook.
Outside, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 2.3 acres (STMS), with broad lawns, mature trees and shrubs providing both privacy and a beautiful backdrop. A patio terrace offers an idyllic setting for summer lunches, outdoor cooking and evening drinks as the sun sets over the fields.
With over 4,000 sq ft of accommodation, a wealth of period character and a setting that invites you to slow down and enjoy the view, Whindale House offers a rare combination of historic charm, modern comfort and the freedom of Norfolk country living.
BECCLES
Beccles is a lively market town on the River Waveney, close to the Norfolk border and around 17 miles east of Norwich and 10 miles north of Southwold. Its historic centre, riverside location and strong sense of community create an appealing blend of charm and practicality.
The town hosts a weekly market and regular farmers’ markets, with streets lined by independent boutiques, antique shops, cafés and delis, alongside supermarkets including Morrisons, Tesco, Co-Op, Lidl and Roys. Dining options range from relaxed pubs to riverside restaurants, while the Beccles Public Hall & Theatre and a thriving calendar of events add cultural depth.
Outdoor living is central to Beccles’ character. The Quay offers boating, riverside walks and paddlecraft hire, while the Beccles Lido provides summer recreation for all ages. Nearby marshes and fenland open up scenic routes for walking and cycling.
The Suffolk coast is also within easy reach, with the popular seaside town of Southwold offering an attractive destination for days out and coastal living. Known for its sandy beach, colourful beach huts, iconic pier and distinctive white lighthouse, Southwold combines traditional seaside charm with an independent high street of boutiques, galleries, cafés, delis and restaurants. The town is also home to Adnams Brewery, while its harbour, Common, greens and surrounding coastal landscape provide plenty of opportunities for walking, exploring and enjoying the outdoors.
With its heritage architecture, vibrant high street, waterside setting and excellent access to the Suffolk coast and Southwold, Beccles offers a welcoming, connected lifestyle suited to families, commuters and anyone drawn to active, community-minded living.
SERVICES CONNECTED
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage treatment plant. Oil fired central heating.
COUNCIL TAX
Band G.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
C. Ref:- 0340-2750-7310-2327-5035
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys.
TENURE
Freehold.
LOCATION
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WEBSITE TAGS
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historical-homes
EPC Rating: C
Parking - Double garage
Parking - Driveway
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-09-24
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,159 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Fibre (FTTC)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
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
41 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Glebeland Community Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 20
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 41
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Benet's Catholic Primary School2.5 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 69
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Ravensmere Infant School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Pupils
- 52
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Albert Pye Community Primary School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 350
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Beccles High School2.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 182
- Type
- Free schools
- Sir John Leman High School2.7 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,404
- Type
- Academy converter
- Hobart High School4.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 673
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bungay High School6.2 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 922
- Type
- Academy converter
- Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics6.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,263
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 30 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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