EXCLUSIVE: Pictured: A 65-year-old woman was found shot dead in a £1million mansion in the Norfolk village that featured in the BBC series Escape to the Country – a man in his 60s is arrested on suspicion of murder

A woman found shot to death in a £1million 16th-century mansion has been identified by police – as detectives continue to question a man on suspicion of murder.

According to Norfolk Police, the body discovered at the rural property is that of 65-year-old Lesley Page.

Officers were called to Emneth, near Wisbech, just before 7.30am on Monday morning.

They had received a report that the body of a woman aged about 60 had been found at Banyer Hall, Lady’s Drove.

When they arrived they spotted Ms Page and that day arrested a man, also in his 60s, on suspicion of murder.

Lesley Page, 65, was found dead with gunshot wounds by police at the scene in Norfolk

At the £1million home near Wisbech on a 4-acre property, Ms Page was discovered on Monday

Lesley Page, 65, was found dead from gunshot wounds by police at the scene on Monday

They were given away yesterday extra time to question him about the death of West Norfolk.

Locals said they were shocked by the murder in the picturesque village.

One said: “It’s hard to believe there’s been another shooting where I live.”

“Lesley was a lovely – and vibrant – woman and it is simply tragic that she died in this way.”

Ms Page, who formerly worked at a Barclays Bank branch, moved to Banyer Hall with her husband Stephen, 68, in 2017 after moving from Brentwood in Essex.

The couple, who apparently had no children, shared a passion for motorcycling, fishing and other outdoor activities.

Ms Page, who formerly worked at a Barclays Bank branch, moved to Banyer Hall with her husband Stephen, 68, in 2017 after moving from Brentwood in Essex.

When police arrived they found Ms Page and that day arrested a man in his 60s on suspicion of murder

Photos on Ms Page’s Facebook account show her in motorcycle gear and holding up a large carp.

The Pages had a wildlife pond built on the grounds of their home in 2017, shortly after moving into Banyer Hall.

They were good neighbors and very popular. The immediate neighbors of Banyer Hall Barns referred to them as “our friends”. Another villager said, “They were very nice people.” You always saw them in the village. It’s terrible.’

Brian Chilvers, who runs a farm next door with soil and landscaping vehicles, said he regularly went for a cup of tea with the Pages, who seemed like the “perfect couple”. Lesley’s elderly mother, Lily, lived with them.

Mr Chilvers, 76, added: “They were two absolutely lovely people. “I can’t understand what went wrong. I just can’t do it.

“Obviously I’ve known them since they came here and they were both nice people. Since most people from London want to move here, they did. They came to the country.

“It’s just a beautiful place to come to, Banyer Hall.” It’s a beautiful place.

“They did everything after they came here.” They had the pond done.

“She worked in a bank up in London. I think he was more or less semi-retired. Every now and then he traveled to London. They had a few dogs.

“He liked to fish. There are hundreds of fishing spots along this trail. We talked about most things, fishing and country walks.

“This village is full of Londoners – or people who have come up from below. “It’s an ideal place for them as you can get there by train from Downham Market.”

A police spokesman said: “A man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday.

“He was taken to King’s Lynn Police Investigation Center for questioning and remains in custody.”

“Officers applied for a warrant for further detention at Norwich Magistrates’ Court yesterday and were given an additional 36 hours to question him.”

“The Judges” extension expires at 3:36 a.m. An autopsy was carried out yesterday and preliminary results showed that the cause of death was gunshot wounds to the upper body.

“Pending a formal coroner’s inquest, police have tentatively identified the deceased as 65-year-old Lesley Page of Lady’s Drove, Emneth.”

Banyer Hall is a Grade I listed building and was once featured on the BBC show Escape to the Country.