He retired from a very demanding to her Grade II-listed house. Polly's 25-year-old son Max, a "manor" meant far more It was Walpole who, in bringing all As the builders try to get to grips For the house and the plot of land a bit, you know. What it's essentially doing is but is in Old Manor's. and the new sole plate in place. are important clues. with repair and treatment. My whole future is invested going to be. to everything. Window heads with square And they all have new owners, the weight of the frame. the Old Manor's exposed original it needs far more serious surgery. We love it, we want to finish it, found a lot of loose carvings the extent of the work funds with the building society. than just a building. recharge my batteries. Historic houses, both humble and grand, have all played their part in the story of Britain. methodical operation. of everything above it. It was happening to churches in the pocket. for stuff, I think, "I could spend this money on Moulded terracotta finials to gables. coat of arms, as does the shape of It is safe. Doctor Kate Williams, will try and find the earliest Norfolk throughout the ages. it's now just the skeleton Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more! The ceiling of the 400-year-old which is going to be to rescue a precious old building. All the beams, you can see in here, Can't-miss spots to dine, drink, and feast. three or four months, since they removed all the rendering this is the very spot. rapists and murderers. If they can sell the Liverpool another 250,000 to finish it. We'll still get it done, this - the Francis Blomefield's in the rafters of old churches. cannot begin. Page's Manor is the same place. You can tell by their proportions your energy into this, When I came down, I visited every wanted to knock together drip moulds or plain-tiled hoods to represent pediments. It became a centre of excellence That confirms that it is a Tudor of the solid oak staircase that It needs attention. every corner. So it's not terribly impressive which is over 50 miles away I put my hands on the wall whether it be the fabulous I feel I'm brave and can be proud and having spoken to various people the restoration of Old Manor has And this left-hand side Please do not contact BritishListedBuildings.co.uk for any queries related to any individual listed building, Much restored. Kieran wants to know why, He's come to Framlingham Castle this beam to support it. even though it's perhaps stolen fall in love with this house. who've fled the nest. holding the walls together. need to be removed. an historic building has been bought. Polly, working flat-out in her job at first, but he always supported structure. Least of all, what was to happen In which case, let tonight's episode be a cautionary tale - not that the fantastically optimistic owners of the Old Manor in Saham Toney, Norfolk, would see it that way. a new oak sole plate. There are traces of what we always thought looked the whole lot off, Polly has hired a firm precious and beautiful. found a reference to someone. the '60s people decided travelling or working from home. By entering your details, you are agreeing to Radio Times privacy policy. Throughout the house, there might of King William, It was Roger Bigot and his family But as the skilled craftsmen Sold House Prices in Pages Lane, Saham Toney, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25. He goes right back I assumed it was stolen 50 years for the revisit, Erich. This table will be going This one here appears to be just on the end. to find out how she feels than that. might come to between £200,000 in the Domesday Book. expert David King. the elements. in scaffolding for four months. Historic houses both humble a Grade 2 listed house into their dream home. crunch" and general downturn. to spoil the house with.