A Grade I listed former orangery converted by the architect whose later works included the Bank of England is now on sale for a guide price of £500,000.   

The Music Room in Earsham, on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, was once part of Earsham Hall.  

The property – originally used as an orangery for the propagation of exotic plants – was converted into a music room by renowned architect Sir John Soane in 1785. 

He remodelled the interior and embellished the façade of the building following a commission by the then owners of Earsham Hall.  

Soane, who specialised in the neoclassical style, is largely regarded as one of the foremost architects of the Regency era. His later works included the Bank of England, while in East Anglia he also designed Blackfriars Bridge in Norwich. 

Property agent Tom Clayton, associate in the residential sales team at Savills in Norfolk, said: “Subject to the necessary planning permissions The Music Room offers immense potential to create a stunning home – representing one of the most unique opportunities I have seen in quite some time.” 

The kitchen and mezzanineThe kitchen and mezzanine (Image: Savills) The property has been converted and extended and today offers a kitchen/dining room, stunning spacious sitting room in what was part of the orangery, a mezzanine level which could be used as a study space, two bedrooms and a family shower room.

The stunning sitting room in the former orangeryThe stunning sitting room in the former orangery (Image: Savills) The sale of The Music Room includes a timber workshop, which has planning permission for conversion into an annexe. 

The sale includes a timber workshop which has planning permission to be converted into an annexeThe sale includes a timber workshop which has planning permission to be converted into an annexe (Image: Savills) Tom added: “The separate timber workshop has had some works started to begin a conversion but is still at a stage where a purchaser could look to alter the current planning if desired.”  

Outside, the grounds feature what is believed to be one of the first Portuguese laurel avenues in England. 

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Tom added: “The grounds wrap around the property and offer a great deal of privacy, while the walled garden, formerly belonging to Earsham Hall, provides an opportunity to landscape a wonderful space should a buyer decide to purchase the additional lot.” 

A walled garden is also available by separate negotiationA walled garden is also available by separate negotiation (Image: Savills) The walled garden and a bungalow are available through separate negotiation, with a guide price of £100,000 and £150,000 respectively. 

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The Music Room is situated in Earsham, which is close to the market towns of Bungay and Beccles.  

For more information, contact Savills. 

PROPERTY FACTS 
The Music Room 
Guide price: £500,000 
Savills, 01603 229229 
savills.com