WHILE 108 High Street doesn't, perhaps, sound like the most exciting address, this outstanding grade II* listed manor house is also known by an alternative name which is much more in keeping with its stature and origins... Admirals House.
The property – which dates from 1762, but is believed to have much earlier origins – was built for Admiral Policarpus Taylor as his home after he retired from the British Navy where he served on the high seas.
He is buried in the north transept of the Norton Church, keeping his links to the village and, perhaps, his eye on his old home.
Despite the property’s central position as its name suggests, on the village's high street – albeit a tree-lined one where it sits alongside other period homes – Admirals House enjoys complete privacy both inside and out.
Admirals House - Jackston-Stops - Norton
Over the last few years the property has been completely restored to its former glory by the current owners, who have taken considerable care to preserve its character and charm and retain many period features. It is anything but a living museum, though, and has been carefully planned to works well for modern family living.
As well as converting the property's coach house into a delightful self-contained cottage perfect for independent family members or guests, this programme of works has included adding a superb leisure wing.
Admirals House - Jackston-Stops - Norton
As for the house itself, it comprises substantial and immaculately presented accommodation which extends to approximately 9,630sq.ft and includes a wealth of stunning period features in superbly proportioned rooms with tall ceilings.
Briefly, the ground floor accommodation is entered via a hall off of which are a cloakroom and the reception rooms – a drawing room, dining room, sitting room and study. The principal reception rooms open on to the south-facing walled gardens and are flooded with light thanks to their large windows.
Admirals House - Jackston-Stops - Norton
Also on the ground floor are the family room, utility room and contemporary breakfast kitchen with a large central island and ample space for informal family dining.
Accessed from the family room is the leisure wing, made up of a large indoor swimming pool with a jacuzzi, sauna, gym, changing area and showering facilities, plus a plant room. Bifold doors open up leisure wing to the gardens.
Admirals House's seven bedrooms are spread over two floors, with five substantial bedrooms, two bathrooms – one en-suite to the master bedroom and the other the family bathroom – plus a Jack 'n' Jill shower room on the first floor and a further two bedrooms and bathroom on the second floor. Many of the bedrooms, as well as the en-suite bathroom, are home to feature fireplaces.
Admirals House - Jackston-Stops - Norton
The self-contained Coach House adds further to the property's accommodation with a bathroom plus open-plan living room and kitchen on the ground floor and a bedroom upstairs.
The private south-facing walled gardens of Admirals House are a particular feature. Extending to approximately 1.1 acres they are laid mainly to lawn with a large pond and water feature as well as some fine specimen trees including a magnificent copper beech and locust tree which is believed to be the only one in the north of England. There is also extensive private parking which leads to the double garage and store.
Admirals House - Jackston-Stops - Norton
Admirals House is located in the village of Norton and is on the market at a guide price of £2,95m.
For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Jackson-Stops' Yorkshire office on 01904 625033.
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