Star House would have originally been built as a residence of flint cobble and brick with attractive Dutch gables to either end. Set well back from the street, the property represents one of Fakenham's most historic properties and is believed to have been built circa 1600. This Grade II listed home has a varied history having been, amongst other things, a surgeons shop, a wash-house, a stable and, for nearly 200 years before its conversion approximately 25 years ago, a public house. Originally licenced in 1829 as the 'Sheep and Pig Market, Star Inn', the pub more recently became known as simply 'The Star', as the old sign still in the garden attests to, until its closure in 2013.
The property has been beautifully and sympathetically restored to a high specification whilst retaining its character. Features include sash and arched windows with fitted shutters, tiled and boarded floors, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and a superb snug room, formerly the bar/restaurant, which still has its original panelling with round headed arches and ionic pilasters. With accommodation arranged over 3 floors, plus a cellar, with a total of 5 bedrooms, the principal having a walk-in dressing room as well as an en suite. The ground floor enjoys a wealth of living and entertaining space with a sitting room, a formal dining room, garden room and an informal snug.
Outside, and unusually considering the town centre location, the grounds amount to approximately 0.28 acre (subject to survey) with a gated courtyard to the front providing extensive parking and garden space whilst the impressive partly walled rear garden is tiered over 2 levels and also has vehicular access.
North Norfolk's largest town, Fakenham is a bustling and lively community ideally located for access to the coast and also for Norwich and King's Lynn. A weekly market transforms the town, bringing in visitors across the region to enjoy a huge array of food, plants, clothing and local produce stalls set around the central market place.
Fakenham offers a diverse range of amenities including bars, restaurants, coffee shops, cinema, bowling alley, supermarkets, furniture and DIY stores plus clothing retailers and a garden centre. There are infant, junior and secondary schools (including 6th form) as well as banks and a large medical centre. Situated on the River Wensum, a wide choice of picturesque walks are available with access to the National Cycle Network. Sports facilities include a fitness centre, golf, squash, tennis, indoor bowls and, not forgetting, Fakenham Racecourse.
Mains water, mains drainage and mains electricity. Gas-fired central heating to radiators. EPC Rating Band D.
North Norfolk District Council, Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EN. Council Tax Band F.