Gissing Hall, Gissing, Diss, Norfolk IP22 5UN

Gissing Hall, Gissing, Diss, Norfolk IP22 5UN
Summary
easily accessible.
An impressive Grade ll Listed, Tudor- style 23 bedroom mansion, with
2 flats, built with a Georgian façade with earlier origins, enjoying a
southern aspect, privately situated in just under 5 acres of gardens
and woodland; situated 4 miles from Diss.
Originally a private country house, Gissing Hall is currently operated
as a country house hotel (an application for permission to return to a
private dwelling is awaiting determination); its tranquil setting ideal for
holiday breaks. The core income is from use as a wedding venue,
with a restaurant and gallery.
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Adjacent to the Hall is Studio House, a modern eco-friendly
owners/manager’s house with 4 bedrooms, an artist’s studio/bedroom
5, providing some 3,000 square feet. of additional accommodation
and a car port.
Directions
Travelling from Norwich on the A140, continue through Long Stratton to the
Tivetshall roundabout and turn right on to the B1134. Proceed over the level
crossing and take the third left to Gissing. Continue into the hamlet, around
a sharp left hand bend and Gissing Hall will be found after a short distance
on the right hand side.
Location
Gissing is a rural village situated in South Norfolk, four miles north of the
Georgian market town of Diss on the Norfolk/Suffolk borders. The A140
provides easy access to the Cathedral City of Norwich, 18 miles to the north
with its International Airport and historic City centre, renowned for its
architecture, culture, theatres and restaurants. The Suffolk Heritage Coast
and Southwold with its theatre and boutique shops are approximately 35
miles distance and Ipswich is 30 miles. The Georgian market towns of
Harleston, Bungay and Beccles are situated on the River Waveney and are
Local shops, banks and services can be found in Diss including a leisure centre
with a swimming pool, dental practices, a health centre, library and a rail station
with regular rail services to London Liverpool Street taking approximately 90
minutes.
Local attractions in the area include Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens;
Banham Zoo; Peter Beale’s Rose Centre; sailing and fishing in Harleston and a
golf course and driving range in Diss. Thetford Forest offers outdoor activities
such as ‘Go Ape’, paintballing, cycling and forest walks. Further boutiques and
antique auction houses can be found in Diss.
Description
Gissing Hall is set back from the road behind
woodland and approached by a carriage driveway
through gates mounted on plinths with finials,
leading to Chequer’s Lane. The Hall, with
elevations adorned with climbing roses, stands in
attractive private grounds and gardens. The lawns,
rose trellises and bushes, a croquet lawn, and a
part walled garden provides an ambience of
tranquility. A bridged pond provides a habitat for
duck and wildlife is ideal for photo shoots.
Extending to some 16,000 sq ft, Gissing Hall
comprises on the ground floor two entrance halls, 4
reception rooms, and 3 bedrooms for elderly or
immobile guests. A ballroom adjoins a permanent
marquee and to the rear is a restaurant, bar area
and gallery with access to a terrace.
On the first floor are 8 bedrooms with en-suite
facilities, a large one bedroom flat and a studio
apartment; on the second floor are 9 bedrooms with
7 en-suite facilities and the third floor has 3
bedrooms, all en suite.
The oldest central section of The Hall is partly pre
Tudor, 1479, but mostly 17th century. The South
facing front (1823-1828) is late Georgian (George
IV). This former country house includes particular
features such as stepped gables on the south side;
a crenellated clock tower with mullion and sash
windows; and a central tower with embattled
parapet and a lantern with a wind vane. The older
section is evidently seen from the eastern
elevation, nestled between a 20th Century northern
extension.
The Business
Gissing Hall was converted from a country house
into a hotel by the present private owners and
provides a popular wedding venue, licensed to
perform civil ceremonies and civil partnerships.
The Hall is used for conferences with four function
rooms and a permanent marquee; the maximum
number of delegates is 200. Gissing Hall offers half
day, full day and 24 hour delegate rates.
The 23 Bedrooms range from four-poster suites
with Jacuzzi bathrooms to large and smaller
doubles and twins. The majority of bedrooms are
en-suite with bath or shower rooms, and have tea
and coffee making facilities and televisions. Wifi
access is available to all guests in the bar,
restaurant, morning room and drawing room, and in
certain bedrooms. Prices range from £65 for single
occupancy to £135 for four posters with Jacuzzi.
The hotel is licensed and the Gallery Restaurant
with approximately 70 covers, specializes in classic
and contemporary dishes cooked fresh, using
locally sourced ingredients where possible.
The turnover for the business in the last 3 years
has been £425,804 for 2009, £427,374 for 2009
and £399,789 for 2010. Gissing Hall is now being
sold due to retirement.
In the event that a purchaser may wish to convert
the Hall back into a country house, an application
has been submitted to South Norfolk District
Council for residential use.
STUDIO HOUSE
Outside
The Hall has a southern aspect overlooking lawned
gardens sheltered by Yew hedging and surrounded
by a circular Lime Tree avenue leading to Studio
House. The gardens have a variety of shrubs and
rose adorned trellis. To the rear is a terrace and
further lawned area overlooking a partly walled
kitchen garden, pond and mature woodland. The
gardens extend to 4.61 acres.
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage to a private
system.
Local Authority
South Norfolk District Council Tel: 01508 533633.
Business rates: Rateable Value £36,500; Rates
Payable £13,383.22.
floor reading room/bedroom 5 has access to a flat
roof. A car port provides additional storage. Studio
House has a separate access into Chequer’s Lane.
Set behind a laurel hedge, Studio House has a
lawn, vegetable garden and a gravelled parking
area to the east of the house.
Studio House is a modern eco-friendly building with
under-floor heating from a ground heat source
pump, situated to the west of the hotel and offers a
stunning
owner’s
house
or
manager’s
accommodation with a southern aspect.
The layout extends to some 3000 sq ft and
comprises an entrance hall, kitchen, large reception
room, study, four bedrooms, balcony and a large
artist’s studio situated on the first floor. A second
Contact Info:
Chesterton Humberts
13 Upper King Street
Norwich, Norfolk NR3 1HE
T: 01603 661199
E: norwich@chestertonhumberts.com
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage to a private
system.
Local Authority
South Norfolk District Council Tel: 01508 533633.
Studio House: Council Tax Band E; £1,817.33
Agents Note:
The Hall and Studio House are available together
or as separate lots.
Studio House
H964 Printed by Ravensworth 01670 713330
chestertonhumberts.com