Location

Burnham Thorpe is the most subtle of the Burnhams, tucked away off the main coastal roads, yet the hustle and bustle of Burnham Market and the coastal lifestyle at Burnham Overy Staithe are on your doorstep. The village is most famous as being the birthplace of Horatio Nelson, who was born in the neighbouring house to Glebe Cottage (albeit the original house was replaced). Within the village is an excellent pub, The Lord Nelson, owned by the Holkham estate but run by the Norfolk brewery, Woodfordes.

Burnham Market, which is two miles away, is regarded as the central location along the North Norfolk coast and has a village green surrounded by 18th century houses, boutique shops, pubs, restaurants and galleries. The renowned Hoste Arms helped to put the village on the map, whilst the excellent Socius and bustling Number 29 continue to evolve the culinary options. The market village includes a wine merchants, Gurneys fish shop with delicatessen above, two book shops, the Tuscan farm shop, doctors’ surgery, dental surgery, pharmacy, primary school and post office as well as a butchers.

Burnham Overy Staithe is to the north, and is the gateway to the coast, with brilliant sailing from the harbour, and coastal walks out to sandy beaches and along to Holkham. The bird watching is world renowned with reserves along the coastline.

Description

It is not often that individual new builds pop up in North Norfolk villages such as Burnham Thorpe. On land formerly part of the Holkham Estate, and designed and built by the estate, Hamilton House is an excellent example of how new houses of scale can fit in seamlessly with the local surroundings.

Set in the heart of the village, looking out to the River Burn, the house was built to exacting standards, and has since been improved further by the current custodian, both within the house and the gardens.

The stylish house has a really usable layout, which would be just as comfortable as a permanent home as it would a second home, or successful holiday let. The focal point is the triple aspect kitchen, a light and airy room, with bespoke kitchen and large central island unit. French doors from the kitchen lead directly out to a south facing terrace, almost becoming an extra room when the sun shines, whilst there is also a useful and practical pantry. A central hall leads on to three reception rooms, all with purpose. A comfortable sitting room is just as usable in the summer by throwing open the French doors to the south facing gardens, as it is for cosy winters by lighting the wood burner, and all helped by the underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. A spacious dining room is great for entertaining, with a further reception room that could be used in many ways, including study or useful ground floor bedroom. The ground floor is complete with a boot room area and utility room, essential for rural and coastal living when returning from the country walks across the footpaths in the village, or a day on the marshes or beach close by.

Upstairs are three double bedrooms, all of which have their own defining style. The principal bedroom is worthy of the label, a particularly spacious room, with Mythical land wallpaper by the designer Kit Kemp, together with fitted wardrobes and en suite shower room. The second bedroom is practical and fun in equal measure. A homage to Burnham Thorpe’s most famous inhabitant, Admiral Nelson, the current owner commissioned a bunk bed of epic proportions with central king size bed flanked by a pair of adult sized single beds with bunk over. The bed is made from tulip wood, trimmed in reclaimed Burmese teak from HMS Gosport, complete with porthole window, and each cabin having its own ships lights and even a phone charger. Bespoke wardrobes and en suite bathroom complete this suite. A third bedroom on the first floor, is relatively conventional in comparison but equally as comfortable, with wardrobe and en suite shower room, and view out over the river.

Gardens
The wonderful south facing gardens enjoy a uniquely large plot for a new build home, and the central village position. Landscape designed by RHS Chelsea Gold medal winner Stephen Welch, the garden features extensive pleached Hornbeam fencing providing privacy to the attractive Yorkstone flagged patio. Planning permission exists to enclose this patio area to provide a covered entertainment space. A further feature is a beautiful pergola made of 18th century oak which leads down to a reclaimed brick pathway to the house, with well stocked beds suited to the environment including ornamental grasses, olives and lavender. Adjoining the house is a paved terrace ideal for outside dining, entertaining and relaxing. The entire garden is enclosed, ideal for containing children and dogs.

On arrival, there is a gravelled parking area, together with two bay cart shed providing further parking. The building has loft storage access by electrically operated steps. Planning consent is in place for a boat shed/storage adjacent to this building garden side.