4 bedroom house

The Barnhouse is believed to have originated as a farming community church, constructed in 1897 from solid brick underneath a pantile roof, and offers a wealth of character behind its farmhouse facade. Located within the semi-rural village North Tuddenham in the heart of Norfolk and approached along a country lane, the property stands proud, sitting within a 0.2-acre plot (STMS) and positioned sideways on to the road with a gravelled driveway to the front. In addition the property benefits from field views to all aspects and the popular village pub 'The Lodge', which offers a small shop and a restaurant.

The internal accommodation is set across two floors, extending to approximately 1,768sq. ft, with character in abundance and finished to a most exacting standard. To the ground floor, there are two impressive living spaces, including a fabulous triple aspect sitting room with a freestanding wood- burning stove and stone tile flooring with underfloor heating. Furthermore there is a chapel window to the front aspect, showing elements of the property's former use. The snug/study is fitted with a cast iron fireplace, complemented by oak flooring and is currently used as an additional sitting area, however, could serve a multitude of purposes. In addition, there is a double-glazed door leading out onto the garden. The dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room extends to an impressive 23ft and is positioned within the centre of the home. Restored parquet flooring runs the full length of the space, fitted with a country style kitchen offering an array of wall, base and larder storage cupboards, complemented by granite worksurfaces and a superb 7 gas ring range style cooker with electric oven. The kitchen further boasts an integrated Neff dishwasher, both a tall larder freezer and fridge and Quooker hot tap. 

The remaining space downstairs includes a reception hall/boot room with ample storage and a cloakroom. Furthermore, the rear staircase grants access to two of the four bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal suite is fitted with an impressive dressing room and features a cast iron fireplace and beautiful, original, stripped floorboards. The family bathroom extends to over 13ft and houses a four-piece bathroom suite, including an enclosed shower and a roll top bath. The two additional bedrooms are accessed via the oak front stairwell, with the larger of the two having built in wardrobes and also benefitting from an en-suite shower room.

The house is positioned sideways on to the road with a gravelled driveway to the front and fitted with two pedestrian gates leading into the rear and side gardens. The gardens are extremely well maintained, housing mature and well stocked borders, with a variety of shrubs, native British trees including a pear, and plants. Furthermore, the vendor has created various seating areas around the garden, including a raised patio to enjoy the evening sun, housing a firepit. Additionally there is an external larch framed garden room, offering many uses, from covered seating, a bar, a yoga space and to all weather barbecuing.
 

NORTH TUDDENHAM A small, scattered village in between the busy market town of Dereham and the Cathedral city of Norwich. The village has a public house with good food and a very pretty church. Further amenities can be found in the nearby town of Dereham where modern shops merge comfortably into a heritage dating back to the 10th century when Withburga, daughter of a Saxon king, established a religious community in the deer park, which gave the town its name. Free parking allows you time to stroll around seeking out the restaurants and cafes or for an afternoon shop. There are museums, a leisure centre, golf course and schools within the town, or for the nature lovers take a stroll along the Neatherd Moor and the Vicarage Meadow. Slightly further afield are the ruins of the Saxon Cathedral at North Elmham, the wildlife and Dinosaur Parks, Pensthorpe, a bird lovers paradise and Thetford Forest Park. Norwich has good local transport links with the town and has an international airport and a mainline rail link to Liverpool Street, London. 

SERVICES CONNECTED Mains electricity and water. Drainage to treatment plant. Oil fired central heating with underfloor heating to the living room. Telephone connected and broadband available. 

COUNCIL TAX Band C. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D. Ref:- 9648-4058-6276-8756-0994
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys.
 

AGENT'S NOTE The Vendor has informed us there is no legal right to park on the gravelled area to the front of the property. Please Contact Sowerbys for more information.
 

PROPERTY REFERENCE 37599

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