Property description
Sowerbys are delighted to offer this imaginatively converted 17th century barn, set in grounds of around 0.35 acres within the quiet rural village of Cranworth. The lay-out of the barn is truly unique, with adaptable open-plan spaces set out over three floors combining both traditional and contemporary features; seldom will you find a property with such flexible accommodation. The split-level and open-plan nature of the design make this the ideal house for anyone who enjoys entertaining, against a backdrop of stunning character features throughout. The property has been recently renovated, however, the charm and integrity of the building has not been compromised; from expanses of original brickwork and York stone flooring, to the vaulted ceilings with exposed oak beams, the barn simply oozes character.
The barn provides around 3,700 sq. ft. of internal floor space and briefly comprises reception hall, stylish kitchen/breakfast room, dining hall, ground floor master bedroom with en-suite, a further bedroom, shower room, boot room and games room/bedroom four on the ground floor; with a first floor sitting room, bedroom two, and family bathroom accessed from the impressive galleried landing which overlooks the dining hall. From the first floor, a spiral staircase rises to a study area within the roof area, from where there are steps down to a mezzanine platform looking back over the hall.
Outside, the grounds are mature and incorporate various sections of planting around well maintained lawns, with a large pond and parking area to the front and side. The rear gardens provide the ideal place for entertaining with a covered seating area, alongside an enclosed lawn which is ideal for containing either pets or young children.
CRANWORTH Cranworth is a village in the Breckland district of mid-Norfolk, East Anglia. It has an area of 20.63 km2 (7.97 sq mi) and is conveniently located for access to Dereham, Norwich, the A47 and the A11. The village, with an estimated population of 415 as of 2007, has a church, St.Marys in the Benefice of Reymerston.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- The barn is entered through a timber door under an oak framed entrance portico which leads into
RECEPTION HALL Steps down to the ground floor and a cast-iron spiral staircase rising to the first floor gallery.
GROUND FLOOR HALL An open-plan area from where there are doors to two bedrooms, ground floor shower room, rear hallway and back staircase. Curved walls and water feature, a formed archway to the kitchen/breakfast room and open-plan to the superb dining hall.
DINING HALL 22' 0" x 13' 6" (6.71m x 4.13m) With an expanse of glazing on the front elevation and a cast-iron wood-burning stove set within a fireplace recess with a raised hearth. Your eyes are immediately drawn to the vaulted ceiling above, and also the first floor gallery.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 21' 2" x 13' 3" (6.46m x 4.04m) An elegantly appointed and more contemporary space with a range of black gloss fronted storage units under granite work surfaces with a central curved island unit. Appliances built within the kitchen include a two door Range oven with twin hot plate, a five ring gas hob, dishwasher and wine cooler. Porcelain tiled flooring and four Velux's on the rear pitch allowing natural light to flood in. Rear door to garden.
MASTER BEDROOM 21' 7" x 18' 8" max (6.58m x 5.71m max) Located on the ground floor with double doors opening onto a covered seating area adjacent to the gable wall. This is an incredibly versatile room with oak flooring, exposed brick and timber work and a door to the en-suite.
EN-SUITE Stylishly appointed room with travertine tiled walls and floor. Double width walk-in shower enclosure, free standing jet bath with central taps, WC and hand basin.
BEDROOM THREE 11' 8" x 7' 11" (3.57m x 2.42m) Another ground floor bedroom with a window to the front aspect and a low level storage area.
GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM Tiled shower enclosure, close coupled WC and pedestal hand basin.
REAR HALL With a glazed wall overlooking the dining hall, door to the boot room and open-plan to the games room.
GAMES ROOM/BEDROOM FOUR 23' 9" x 18' 2" (7.25m x 5.54m) Another impressively proportioned and versatile space which has been adapted for use as a bedroom, sitting room and home gymnasium. Converted from an existing semi open-air loggia to create the most adaptable and multi-functional of spaces. Windows to two sides, skylights, rustic oak flooring and door onto the courtyard garden at the rear.
BOOT ROOM 12' 5" x 9' 8" (3.79m x 2.97m) A useful rear entrance hall come laundry area, which is also adapted from a previously open-air area. Stable door to rear and a range of fitted storage units with plumbing space for washing machine and tumble dryer.
GALLERY LANDING Another wonderfully well-proportioned reception space, abound with character. The landing overlooks the dining hall and looks directly out over the gardens through an expanse of glazing on the front wall. From the landings, spiral staircases lead up to the second floor, there are also doors opening to the first floor sitting room, bedroom two and bathroom.
FIRST FLOOR SITTING ROOM 22' 1" x 23' 4" (6.74m x 7.13m) A stunning and adaptable room with vaulted ceiling and a feature fireplace. Double doors opening onto a balcony which looks out over the tower of the village church.
BEDROOM TWO 11' 7" x 11' 7" (3.55m x 3.55m) Double bedroom with built-in double wardrobes and window to front.
BATHROOM Stylishly appointed to incorporate a free standing oval bath upon a wooden plinth, hand basin and WC with concealed cistern.
SECOND FLOOR Spiral staircase rises to the study.
STUDY/BEDROOM FIVE 14' 1" x 11' 7" (4.31m x 3.55m) Recently used as a fifth bedroom with an arch window on the gable wall, skylights and step down to open-plan mezzanine platform with wrought-iron railing which looks back over the first floor gallery.
OUTSIDE The mature grounds extend to around 0.35 acres (sts) and incorporate various sections of planting around well maintained lawns, with a large pond and shingle parking area to the front and side. The rear gardens provide the ideal place for entertaining with a covered seating area, alongside an enclosed lawn which is ideal for containing either pets or young children.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING E. Ref:- 2058-0078-7241-1347-2970
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COUNCIL TAX Band E.
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