Former pub in Old Lakenham transformed into luxury home

Blake House was once a derelict pub known as The Cock but it is now a luxury home by the river in Long John Hill in Old Lakenham.

Benjamin Blake was recorded as a licensee as far back as 1760 and it remained a pub until 2015.

The Cock in Old Lakenham pictured in 2013 (Image: Archant)

An photo taken in 1908 showing The Cock nearly destroyed by fire with its thatched roof burned off (Image: Archant)In 1901, old photos show the pub with a thatched roof, however in 1908, sparks from a nearby fire landed on it and nearly destroyed the entire pub but it was repaired and rebuilt by 1911.

Work started in 2021 to transform the building into a luxury home. 

The kitchen features a large central island unit (Image: Sowerbys)

With a sleek and modern interior offering a blank canvas for new owners to make their mark, the ground floor has a large open-plan kitchen and dining area with views that look out on to the garden. 

Adjacent to the kitchen is a living room with French doors that open out on to the patio and elsewhere on the ground floor is a bedroom, shower room and utility room. 

The sitting room has French doors to provide access to the garden (Image: Sowerbys)

Upstairs, the property has four bedrooms, two of which have en suite bathrooms, and walk-in wardrobes. 

The blue-tiled family bathroom has both a standalone bath and a shower. 

The property has four bathrooms and one WC (Image: Sowerbys)

The property has one bedroom on the ground floor and four on the first floor (Image: Sowerbys)

Describing the exterior of the property, a spokesman from Sowerbys said: "Outside, the property is accessed via an impressive brick boundary wall, providing privacy, with electric gates leading to the parking area.

"Steps lead down to the front door, while the rear boasts a spacious terrace, lawn and a magnificent Willow Tree, all bordered by post and rail fencing.

The garden looks out onto the River Yare (Image: Sowerbys)

Blake House used to be a public house (Image: Sowerbys)

"The property's boundary extends to the centre of the River Yare, creating an idyllic setting teeming with wildlife and offering a tranquil space for relaxation."

PROPERTY FACTS 

Blake House, Norwich

Guide price: £895,000

Sowerbys Norwich - 01603 761441

Sowerbys.com