5 bedroom house

Manor Farm Barn is a traditional Norfolk U-shape barn conversion, residing within the charming, thriving village of Barnham Broom. The village is renowned for its very own country club on the outskirts of the village, perfect for keen golfers and those seeking a spa and leisure centre. Within walking distance is a local pub, which is next to the corner shop, and for those wanting to connect with nature there is a fen and glorious countryside nearby.

Prior to conversion in 2012, the property was formerly an outbuilding to Manor Farm, the farmhouse situated next door, and was predominantly used to house livestock. The single-storey building running along the side boundary was used as a dairy cow unit.

Standing proud and set back into the plot, the front elevation exposes the two-storey barn with full-height windows flooding light into the central atrium. Constructed of solid Norfolk brick, underneath a pantile roof, the barn is finished using sympathetic materials such as shiplap cladding, retaining the appearance of a traditional, period barn. The property enjoys highly versatile and light accommodation, extending to approximately 4,629 sq. ft., along with all the modern qualities you would expect in a family home, including an impressive 56ft open-plan living space and underfloor heating, powered by an air source heat pump.

Upon entering this glorious home, it's apparent how flexible the space is to suit a large family. Perfect for social gatherings, Manor Farm Barn can easily accommodate many guests, or could equally be used for multi-generational living due to the configuration of the accommodation.

The generous reception hallway welcomes you into the home with double doors leading into the sun room with fitted glazed windows at either side, flooding the atrium with natural light and exposing views across the courtyard and to the lawned gardens at the front of the property.

The open-plan living space has a modern kitchen with an impressive central island. The dining area sits centrally within the room, perfect for hosting Christmas dinner whilst basking in the spectacular views over the garden through the full-height windows. The far end of the room is carpeted, with an exposed brick fireplace housing a wood-burning stove, ideal for relaxing in front of the fire in the cold winter months.

An archway from the entrance hall leads directly into one of the first single-storey barns, which is currently configured as a study, one of many shower rooms, and the principal bedroom with an open-plan en-suite bathroom and direct access out onto the central courtyard.

The second single storey barn provides the potential for a separate annexe. The large utility could be transformed into a kitchen with ease, and there is a double bedroom, shower room and a large reception room to the rear, currently used as a gym, again with courtyard access.

Leading upstairs onto an impressive galleried landing, granting access to the three, vaulted bedrooms. Bedroom two has a fitted en-suite shower room and the remaining two bedrooms share the family bathroom. Bedroom five could be used as an additional office or sitting room for teenagers.

The property sits on a 0.8 acre plot (stms), accessed via a shingle driveway along the right hand boundary, leading to an extensive brick-weave drive, and access to the cart shed and central courtyard. The lawned gardens expand across the side and front of the property, enclosed by mature hedging and established trees providing a good degree of privacy from the road, and features a natural pond on the front boundary.
 

BARNHAM BROOM Conveniently located for easy access to the A11 and A47, the village of Barnham Broom offers plenty
of local amenities including a Post Office, local shops, a pub, primary school and the Barnham Broom Hotel Golf and Country Club. A couple of wonderful places to visit here are the Painted Barn Café, located on the edge of the village, and the Goatshed Farm Shop and Café, which is near to Barnham Broom Hotel. Four miles north-west you'll find the popular market town of Wymondham, which offers excellent schools, and 9 miles southwest is the ancient city of Norwich.

Home to writers, radicals and fiercely independent spirits for over a thousand years, today Norwich continues in its legacy as an enclave of culture and creativity. It's perfectly preserved medieval streets are home to a thriving community of small businesses, a vibrant food scene and an established arts culture. It is also a gateway to a county that continues to inspire people with its unspoilt landscapes, open spaces and big skies.
Named as one of the best places to live in 2021, Norwich lies approximately 20 miles from the coast at the confluence of the River Yare and the River Wensum, the latter still bending its way through the heart of the city. In the 11th Century, Norwich was the second largest city in the country, and today is still the UK's most complete medieval city. Strolling through the historic cobbled streets of Elm Hill, whatever the season, the Tudor architecture retains its character and beauty. Laced with merchant's houses, thatching, individual homes, speciality shops and small cafes, you'll be led toward the 1,000-year-old Norwich Cathedral.

When the bright lights call, trains to Liverpool Street take just 90 minutes, and the city's airport flies to a number of UK destinations, as well as direct to Amsterdam.

This is a city that reveals itself the longer you stay - a city to fall in love with - a city to be a part of.
 

SERVICES CONNECTED Mains water, electricity and drainage. Heating via air source heating with underfloor heating to the ground floor and radiators on the first floor. 

COUNCIL TAX Band F. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D. Ref:- 2498-1019-7338-2104-6970
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.
 

TENURE Freehold. 

AGENT'S NOTE The neighbouring barn conversion behind the property has right of access along the shared section of the driveway. 

PROPERTY REFERENCE 40501.

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