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SummaryA well-presented, versatile, detached Grade II Listed barn conversion that offers a fantastic blend of living and bedroom space spread over two floors. Externally there is parking, two garages, rear garden and an extra 0.66 acre (stms) that could be purchased separately.DescriptionA well-presented, versatile Grade II Listed barn conversion that offers a fantastic blend of living and bedroom space. It is believed to date back to 1650 and offers charm and character throughout. For those seeking a property that can facilitate a self-contained section, an area of this home would allow for a section with a bedroom, shower room, WC, family room and garden room. The hub of the home is undoubtably the large sitting/dining room with a vaulted ceiling that centres around a floor to ceiling brick fireplace with wood burning stove. The ground level accommodation comprises:- kitchen, utility room, sitting room, downstairs shower room, separate WC, downstairs bedroom, family room, garden room that has the potential to be a fourth bedroom. To the first floor an area of the galleried landing is currently used as a study, there are two further bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom, the other having an en-suite shower room. Externally the home offers a private paved courtyard area and an area laid to lawn. The property offers driveway parking, two garages and storage. In addition, there is an area of land approximately 0.66 acre (stms) that adjoins the home that is available for purchase - for further details please contact the agent.AccommodationHallwayWindow, wall mounted electric heater, doors to WC, shower room, bedroom, family room and sitting room. Tor those that wish to have a self-contained portion within a property, this area of the home could be utilized as such.WcLow level WC, wash hand basinShower RoomA fully tiled shower room with walk in shower, hand basin and heated towel rail.BedroomWindow, wall mounted electric heater and tiled flooring.Family RoomA versatile room that could be used in different ways. Window, wall mounted electric radiator, door to garden room.Garden RoomA fantastic addition to the home that could also be used as a bedroom for those requiring a fourth bedroom. Tiled flooring, vaulted ceiling, two bi-fold doors opening to the courtyard and a window with a view of the rear garden. Wall mounted electric heater.Sitting RoomThe hub of the home. Approximately 33ft in length, this room centres around a large floor to ceiling fireplace with inset wood burning stove. This space is flooded with natural light from the large windows overlooking the courtyard. Door to the kitchen and stairs rise to the first-floor accommodation.Dining RoomA separate area one is able to walk through from the sitting room and with a door to the kitchen. Can accommodate a long dining table in intimate surroundings.KitchenRange of base and eye level units providing storage with granite work surfaces. Breakfast bar with further surfaces in what was the old stables with distinctive beams. Space for stove with stainless steel extractor above, plumbing for dishwasher, tiled flooring, drainer sink unit, window, wall mounted radiator, door leading to the courtyard and access to utility room,Utility RoomWall mounted radiator, tiled flooring, space for fridge/freezer, contains Butler sink, space for washing machine and storage. Also a unit for arts and crafts work and storage. Door to small storage room behind this for tools and other items.First Floor AccommodationLandingA galleried landing that overlooks the sitting room with a space that that is currently used as a study. Door to internal lobby offering access to first floor bedrooms.BedroomDual aspect windows, access to loft space, two mirror fronted wardrobes, inset vanity space, door to en-suite bathroom.En-Suite BathroomWooden flooring, low level WC, wash hand basin, claw foot roll top bath and heated towel rail.BedroomTwo Velux window's, access to loft space, door to en-suite shower room.En-Suite Shower RoomWooden flooring, low level WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle and heated towel rail.ExternalThe property offers a private south facing courtyard ideal for relaxing and outside dining. A formal garden area with lawn and mature shrubs/trees. The home also benefits from a parking area for multiple vehicles, two garages with power and electric. At the top of the garden is an area approximately .66 of an acre that can be purchased via separate negotiation. Please contact the office for further details LocationThe Barn is located in the small, rural village of Forncett St. Peter which has a primary school, two churches and a bustling village hall that serves the community.Approximately two miles is Long Stratton, which has a good range of everyday amenities, including shopping, schooling, a medical practice and leisure centre.The popular market town of Wymondham is about seven miles and has a wider range of amenities including a Waitrose supermarket and train station.Norwich, the cathedral city and regional centre of East Anglia, is 9 miles to the north and has a thriving retail and business centre with many cultural and leisure facilities to suit most tastes, university, renowned schools and an airport with expanding domestic flights to most international destinations via Schiphol. There is a mainline rail link to London Liverpool Street with journey times of about 1 hour and 50 minutes. There is also a direct rail link to London from Diss (nine miles) which runs to London Liverpool Street in 90 minutes.Agents NoteThe additional land that adjoins the property (approximately .66 of an acre) is being sold via a neighbour. Please contact the office on for further details.1. Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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