NHER 7458 (Building record) - Salle Park House

January 1952. Listed. Grade II*.
Listing Description excerpt:
"Country House in domestic Palladian style built for Edward Base in 1761. Of red brick and black pantiles. Double pile of 2½ storeys, with 2, 2 storey service blocks linked by single storey wings. North (entrance) facade, and south (garden) facade of 7 bays with 3 bay pediments. To north, central stone portico, with entablature and pediment supported by 2 unfluted Ionic columns and 2, ½ columns. To south, central door With stone pedimented doorcase with Ionic pilasters. Terrace across 3 bays with stone balustrade and steps."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
H. Hamilton (HES), 25 July 2022.

March 1977. Field Observation.
Built in 1761 by Edward Hase, after his wife, Vertue Repps, had inherited the manor.
Three storeys, with top windows smallest.
Seven bays, three centre bays projecting under pediment with elaborate coat of arms.
Ionic porch. Entrance hall with Ionic pillars and heavy pedimented doorcases.
Screen walls of three round-headed arches, two blank, with at the centre a door with pediment above; attached to blocks of two storeys, three bays.
Eastern of these is the stables and kennels with interesting original fittings.
A late 18th century wing with dentilled cornice behind the west screen wall, spoiling the symmetry, is to be demolished.
Remainder under restoration.
E. Rose (NAU), 30 March 1977.

Architect's details (S2) in file.

Late 1980's. Documentary Research.
Norfolk County Council Inventory of Parks and Gardens (S3) dates the demolished west service wing to 1862.
Single storey east and west wings, the east containing an orangery, were added by Sir Woolmer White in the early 20th century.