5 bedroom house

The Long Barn is an exquisite contemporary barn converted under Class Q planning to provide accommodation which celebrates space and light amidst a dramatic agricultural backdrop. Originally a steel framed agricultural building and now clad in dark grey standing seam aluminium with deep timber window reveals. The property is entered through an oversized steel and timber pivot door which is surrounded by glazing on either side and above. Inside is a stunning double height entrance hall featuring bespoke plywood cabinetry and panelling. Large format porcelain floor tiles feature throughout. The space naturally leads to a spectacular steel and plywood staircase which follows an impressive 12 metre rooflight which floods the area with natural light.

There are five bedrooms on the ground floor, each with its own walk-in dressing room and ensuite shower/bathroom featuring matt black fixtures and fittings and floor to ceiling windows.

The principal bedroom has a feature free standing headboard with plug sockets and light fittings together with floor to ceiling sliding doors which lead to a private terrace. There is large walk-in dressing room and a contemporary ensuite bathroom which features a double walk-in shower, free standing bath and a double sink all with matt black fixtures and fittings. All bathrooms have anti-fog mirrors.

The property enjoys underfloor heating throughout by way of air source heat pumps.

On the first floor you will find the first of the open plan receptions rooms. This space has been dressed as a sitting room with wood burning stove and large picture view windows showcasing far reaching views of the open agricultural landscape and its dramatic skies above. The kitchen is set to one side and is composed of bespoke plywood cabinetry with integrated Smeg appliances. The kitchen island has push release plywood feature drawers and a black microcement worktop.

There is an expanse of plywood fitted storage cabinets throughout the first floor including a dedicated workstation and a guest WC pod.

An internal feature bridge leads to a second open plan multi function space.

The Long Barn is situated in an open countryside setting not far from the villages of Tibenham, New Buckenham and Banham, which all provide a range of amenities including shops, schools and public houses. The market towns of Attleborough and Wymondham are also nearby providing access to the A11, supermarkets and regular train services to Norwich, Cambridge and Stansted. From Diss there is a direct railway service to London Liverpool Street (90 mins). There is good schooling in the area including Wymondham College, a renowned state boarding school. About 16 miles north is the historic Cathedral city of Norwich which is renowned for its high quality shopping and cultural facilities and offers a wide range of schools both in the private and state sectors and is home to the University of East Anglia.

The Long Barn is approached from the road via a long track through gates onto a gravel drive with parking for numerous vehicles. To one side there is an aluminium/sapele clad double cartshed and garden store. Photovoltaic cells on the roof of the cartshed generates electricity which helps power the air source heat pumps located alongside the wood store at the rear of the building.

A gravel footpath leads around the property with gardens laid mostly to lawn with black post and rail fencing outlining the boundary.

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