A magnificent seven-bedroom residence, featuring a two-bedroom annexe, located in the picturesque English countryside, and once the childhood abode of a renowned British figure, is now available for purchase. Booton House is an impressive three-story detached property situated in Norfolk, approximately 13 miles from Norwich city center, and is listed for £1.3 million.
The property holds historical significance as it served as the childhood dwelling of Sir Stephen Fry, a distinguished actor, comedian, and writer, who affectionately reminisced about it in his 1997 autobiography, Moab is my Washpot. Sir Stephen moved into the residence with his family in 1965 when he was just eight years old.
Sir Stephen cherished his childhood home so much that he carried a worn photograph of it in his wallet. The estate, currently being marketed by property agents Jackson-Stops on Rightmove, showcases its idyllic countryside setting through images.
Boasting a gated entrance leading to a spacious private courtyard within a beautifully landscaped garden filled with trees and shrubs, the interior of the property features grand wooden doors, windows, and numerous fireplaces on the ground floor.
Each room within the house is notably spacious, with the expansive kitchen highlighting a large central island with a sink and exposed wooden ceiling beams. The bedrooms are equally generous in size, with one room adorned with a charming Beatrix Potter-inspired mural.
Described as a “fabulous seven-bedroom period property,” Booton House offers around 7,000 sq ft of living space across three floors in the main building, alongside a separate two-bedroom annex. The residence is prominently located in the rural village of Booton, encompassing nearly one acre of landscaped gardens with ample gated parking.
The property is situated in Booton, a quaint village in Norfolk’s Broadland district, close to Reepham and Aylsham, with convenient access to Norwich city, the Broads network, and the North Norfolk Coast. Sir Stephen Fry’s association with Booton House is well-documented in his autobiography, further adding to the property’s allure.
Enthusiastic comments on Reddit praised the property, with users expressing surprise at the value offered for such a spacious residence. Speculation arose about the final selling price, considering the property’s desirable location and features.
The house was previously sold in 2010 for £935,000, according to data from Rightmove.