Property description

Sowerbys are delighted to offer this stylishly converted barn, providing over 3,000 square feet of versatile accommodation over two floors. The conversion has been thoughtfully carried out, with a tasteful amount of retained character features on display, which are complemented by oak flooring and bright decor. The main body of the property is a superb open-plan space, with panels of original flint work, expanses of glazing and a central spiral staircase to the first floor. The kitchen/breakfast room is another open-plan space with a wonderfully social atmosphere, focussed around the central island. An inner hall extending at right angles to the main part of the property leads to a 'guest or teenagers' wing', from where there are doors to two double bedrooms, family bathroom and an adaptable reception room which is listed as the TV/games room. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a further large reception rooms (listed as the study), garden room and utility/boot room. Upstairs there are two further double bedrooms, both of which have en-suite facilities. Outside, to the font of the property there is a pleasantly private south facing garden and paved entertaining terrace perfect for summer barbecuing and entertaining. Alongside the garden is a shingle driveway which in turn leads to the front of the detached double garage. The Old Coach House enjoys a private setting and is quietly situated within pleasant rural surroundings and yet is only a few minutes' drive from the A47. The central location makes the property easily accessible for both Kings Lynn and Norwich, as well as the nearby market towns of Dereham and Swaffham. The property benefits from having solar panels installed which are on a feed-in tarrif for more information see please agents notes. 

LITTLE FRANSHAM & GREAT FRANSHAM Located between the market towns of Dereham and Swaffham, Great Fransham is a Norfolk village, close to the A47 and city of Norwich. Little Fransham has a public house called The Canary and Linett and a farm shop, with further amenities approximately 6 miles away from the villages. Dereham is a busy market town mixing both the new with the old. 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 a field 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.

 

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- From the paved terrace in front of the barn a timber door opens into… 

MAIN LIVING AREA 44' 0" x 15' 8" (13.43m x 4.80m) A wonderfully spacious and stylishly appointed open-plan living space with character features throughout. The furthest end of the room is currently set out as a sitting area around a contemporary wood-burning stove upon a tiled hearth. The other end of the room has served as a formal dining area, with a central wrought-iron spiral staircase rising to the first floor landing. The inclusion of character features has been done in a tasteful way with panels of exposed flint work and the original ceiling joist on display which are complemented by more contemporary fittings such as a solid oak floor and the spiral staircase. A pair of timber framed double glazed radial window lights look out over of the gardens either side of a larger expansive glazing which allows light to flood in. Further into the room a pair of fully glazed double doors open into the garden room, whilst oak doors open at either end into the study and kitchen/breakfast room respectfully.  

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 29' 8" x 13' 11" (9.06m x 4.26m) Another delightful open-plan space with a wonderfully social atmosphere. The front section of the room currently serves as a dining/breakfast area and is able to accommodate a large table and at least eight chairs. From here a pair of fully glazed double doors open on the paved terrace in front of the barn. The rear section on the room houses an extensive selection of cream fronted bas level and wall mounted storage units under oak work surfaces which incorporate a single bowl porcelain butler sink under a timber framed double glazed which looks out to the side. There is also a central island unit providing further storage as well as a bar area for three stools. There are a range of integrated Neff appliances including a double oven, a four ring ceramic hob with extractor hood and dishwasher, there is also an integrated refrigerator and freezer. Beamed ceiling, travertine tiled flooring, two radiators and doors opening to the boot room/utility room and to the rear hall. 

GARDEN ROOM 18' 11" x 9' 3" (5.79m x 2.83m) A pleasant additional seating area which has also served as a child's playroom. The air conditioning unit and solid roof allows this to be a useable room throughout the year. Glazing to the sides and two pairs of fully glazed double doors opening onto the paved terrace to the front. A contemporary upright wall radiator and travertine tiled flooring.  

STUDY 17' 7" x 14' 9" (5.38m x 4.52m) A wonderfully vertical room with a vaulted ceiling displaying a superb array of original timberwork. Timber framed double glazed window to front, telephone point and numerous electrical points. Oak flooring and radiator.  

REAR HALL Corridor with a pair of Velux roof lights allowing light to flood in, with doors to two bedrooms, the television/games room and family bathroom. Oak flooring and radiator. 

FAMILY BATHROOM 10' 3" x 7' 2" (3.13m x 2.19m) A beautifully appointed family bathroom with suite comprising panel sided bath with travertine tiled surround, mixer tap and chrome shower over, hand basin and WC built into vanity unit providing generous storage. Tiled flooring, heated towel rail and Velux roof light. 

TELEVISION/GAMES ROOM 19' 0" x 14' 3" (5.81m x 4.36m) Another well-sized and highly adaptable room which could easily serve as a fifth bedroom if required. Oak flooring, Velux roof lights to either side and obscure glass window on the eastern wall. Partly glazed UPVC side entrance door, television point and radiator. 

BEDROOM THREE 12' 9" x 10' 2" (3.90m x 3.12m) Double bedroom with a pair of Velux roof lights and timber framed double glazed window overlooking the side aspect. Oak flooring, television point and radiator. 

BEDROOM FOUR 12' 9" x 10' 2" (3.90m x 3.12m) Another double bedroom with a pair of Velux roof lights and a timber framed double glazed window overlooking the side aspect. Oak flooring, television point and radiator. 

BOOT ROOM/UTILITY ROOM 17' 10" x 6' 1" (5.46m x 1.87m) A highly useful and practical room with the timber door opening in from the front of the property serving as the currently owner's most common way into the house. Double door to a built-in coats cupboard and a length of fitted work surface which extends along one wall incorporating a single bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. A range of base level storage units alongside two recesses which allow the necessary plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Two Velux roof lights, tiled flooring, radiator and door to a built-in storage cupboard which also house the floor mounted oil boiler and pressurised hot water cylinder. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING The spiral staircase which rises from the main living area leads to the first floor landing where there are doors to bedroom one and two. 

BEDROOM ONE 13' 3" max x 14' 0" (4.05m max x 4.28m) Double bedroom with an extensive range of built-in storage along one wall, exposed timber rafters and a Velux roof light on the southern roof pitch. Wall mounted television point, oak flooring, radiator and door to en-suite. 

EN-SUITE Luxuriously appointed four piece suite comprising corner bath with tiled surround and shower attachment over, double width enclosure with glass doors and shower over, hand basin and WC with a concealed cistern built into vanity unit. Tiled flooring, heated towel rail and timber framed double glazed window on the gable wall. 

BEDROOM TWO 15' 8" x 11' 10" (4.80m x 3.62m) Double bedroom with vaulted ceiling display the original timber rafters. Oak flooring, Velux roof light, television point, radiator and doors opening to a large storage cupboard and en-suite. 

EN-SUITE Comprising panel sided bath with tiled surround and shower attachment over, pedestal hand basin and WC with a concealed cistern. Tiled flooring and heated towel rail. 

OUTSIDE The property is approached through a five bar timber gate with leads onto a sweeping shingle driveway to the front of the detached double garage. The garden is predominately is to the front of the property and includes a paved entertaining terrace which can be accessed from both the garden room and the kitchen/breakfast room, alongside a neatly maintained section of lawn with a planted flower bed extending along much of the perimeter. 

DOUBLE GARAGE A brick construction under a hipped pan tiled roof which a pair of up-and-over doors opening on the driveway. Internal power and lighting. 

AGENTS NOTES The property benefits for having solar panels installed which have about 10 years left on the inflation indexed upper original feed-in tariff and generate income of between £1200-1500 per year. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D. Ref:- 8155-6824-6440-1668-8992

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