Property description
Sowerbys are delighted to offer this unique opportunity to purchase a complex of former agricultural buildings which enjoy the enviable surroundings of Brisley Common. Included within the package, there is a detached two/three bedroom single storey barn which is available in superb order and could be lived in or rented out straight away. The second property, known as Stable Cottage, was converted a number of years ago and has been successfully rented out recently, providing the owners with a significant monthly income. Attached to Stable Cottage, there is an impressive red brick barn which measures approximately 67ft x 353 at its widest point; with outbuildings, a refurbished double garage and planning permission to be converted in to two dwellings. Also within the curtilage, which extends to around 0.6 acres (stms), there is an attractive walled garden with a neatly manicured lawn, a private garden to stable cottage and a gravel car parking area. The site provides an excellent opportunity to invest into the thriving local holiday cottage market, not to mention the long-term let potential. There is even the scope to develop the barns and divide the site up for re-sale (subject to necessary planning consents). Viewing is highly recommended.
BRISLEY Brisley is a small village situated between the two market towns of Fakenham and Dereham. The village is well known for its surrounding countryside and The Brisley Bell public house, well known for its real ale.
MANOR BARN A superbly presented two/three bedroom barn conversion, with a most stylish interior which is matched by the stunning position which overlooks Brisley Common. In the past, this barn had been used as a restaurant, known as Commons; however, it now provides well sized and ready-to-move-in accommodation. Throughout the barn, there are a wealth of original features on display; from exposed brick & flint work to the impressive timber roof structures. These original characteristics have been complimented by sympathetically installed contemporary fixtures and fittings, such as the luxurious bathroom suites and engineered timber flooring that extends throughout much of the barn. There is also a pleasant feeling of light created by an expanse of glazing which overlooks the delightful walled garden and outside entertaining area. The accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, kitchen/dining room, sitting room with wood burner, master bedroom with dressing area and ensuite shower room, second bedroom with doors to a private garden which overlooks the common, garden room/bedroom three and a luxurious family bathroom. There is an outside cupboard housing the oil fired central heating boiler.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES Pathway leading to fully glazed front door opening to...
ENTRANCE HALL 12' 6" x 7' 9" (3.81m x 2.36m) A delightful entrance, stylishly presented, giving visitors a taster of what to expect throughout. Timber frame double glazed windows to three sides, travertine tiled flooring, exposed brick and flint work, inner doors leading to the kitchen/dining room and sitting room, as well as an additional door opening to a built in storage cupboard. Radiator.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 19' 11" x 12' 2" (6.07m x 3.71m) Superb entertaining area with comfortable space for a six seat dining table adjacent to a window which overlooks the common. The dining area is open-plan to the kitchen which comprises a range of beech-fronted base level and wall mounted storage units along three walls, with fitted granite work surfaces with matching upstands and windowsill. 1.5 bowl porcelain sink unit under a window on the side wall enjoying views of the garden, tiled flooring and space for a Rangecooker with built in extractor hood with the necessary plumbing and space for an American style fridge/freezer. Plumbing and recess for washing machine with Beech façade.
SITTING ROOM 26' 3" x 12' 4" (8m x 3.76m) Another delightful reception area with an array of character on show, which is complemented by more recent installations such as engineered timber flooring. A large amount of glazing with a pair of fully glazed timber doors overlooking the garden with an additional window on the opposite wall with views of the common. Cast-iron wood-burning stove set on pamment tiled hearth within a brick built fireplace, exposed timber rafters and brickwork, television point, telephone point and radiator. Door to
INNER HALL Attractive passage with exposed brick and ceiling timbers and doors leading to bedrooms one and two, the garden room/bedroom three and family bathroom. Timber flooring and double timber doors to built-in coat/linen cupboard.
MASTER BEDROOM 15' 3" x 11' 4" (4.65m x 3.45m) One wall of timber frame double glazed windows overlooking the delightful walled garden with exposed brickwork under. Vaulted ceiling with exposed timber rafters, engineered timber flooring, telephone point, radiator and door to the dressing area.
DRESSING AREA Window with views to common, engineered timber flooring, door to a large walk-in wardrobe with double hanging rails on two walls and internal lighting and additional door to ensuite.
ENSUITE Luxuriously appointed shower room with travertine tiled walls and flooring. This suite comprises double width cubicle with glass door and chrome shower over, contemporary circular bowl washbasin set above a wooden table top and a close coupled WC. Radiator and recess fitted mirror with integrated lighting.
BEDROOM TWO 13' 11" x 7' 10" (4.24m x 2.39m) Double bedroom with a pair of French doors opening on the rear elevation taking in breath-taking views of the common, vaulted ceiling, exposed brick work and timber rafters. Built-in double wardrobes.
GARDEN ROOM/BEDROOM THREE 14' 3" x 7' 8" (4.34m x 2.34m) A versatile room currently laid out as a single bedroom but equally suitable for use as an extra reception room or a work from home office. Selection of windows on two walls overlooking the walled garden, travertine tiled flooring, radiator and access to loft space.
FAMILY BATHROOM High quality suite comprising panel sided bath with shower over, wall mounted washbasin and WC with cistern built into wall. Travertine tiled walls and flooring, recessed mirror with integrated lighting, Velux roof light and radiator.
OUTSIDE Access from the parking area via a wrought iron gate with railings, Manor Barn enjoys a delightful walled garden, which is enclosed by an original brick and flint wall. The garden mainly comprises an immaculately maintained lawn which is flanked by planted beds and borders. Along one side of the property there is an expanse of paving providing the perfect space for outside dining and summer entertaining. A further gravelled area at the rear of the property, which is defined by a low level picket fence and accessed through bedroom two, provides another superb place to sit out and enjoy views of the surrounding countryside.
STABLE COTTAGE A beautifully located and wonderfully presented traditional country cottage presented to a very high standard with an abundance of period features. The accommodation comprises; reception/dining hall, kitchen, sitting room, downstairs shower room and two single bedrooms on the ground floor. To the first floor is a spacious double bedroom with separate bathroom. The property benefits from its own parking, enclosed gardens and a picturesque village setting.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES Half glazed timber door opening to
RECEPTION/DINING HALL 13' 8" x 11' 5" (4.17m x 3.48m) Fitted carpet, two radiators, stairs to first floor, exposed ceiling timbers, internal glazed wall with half glazed internal door opening on to
KITCHEN 12' 2" x 8' 3" (3.71m x 2.51m) Double glazed timber window to front, pamment tiled windowsill, matching range of base and wall units finished in white with ceramic tiled worktop. Single bowl sink inset to worktop with cupboards under, space for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, tile effect vinyl flooring, integrated electric oven with four ring electric hob and extractor over, tiled splashbacks and exposed ceiling timbers.
SITTING ROOM 17' 5" x 10' 4" (5.31m x 3.15m) Double aspect room with timber double glazed windows to side and front. Fitted carpet, radiator, cast iron multifuel burner inset to fireplace with exposed brick chimney breast, bressumer beam and pamment tiled hearth, TV point and exposed ceiling timbers.
INNER HALLWAY Exposed ceiling timbers, fitted carpet and storage cupboard with shelf and hanging rail internally. Obscured timber double glazed window to rear and door to
DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM Three piece suite comprising close coupled WC, washbasin inset to vanity unit with tiled surround and splashback, walk in shower with newly installed chrome wall mounted thermostatic shower, radiators, tiled effect vinyl flooring and exposed ceiling timbers.
BEDROOM THREE 10' 0" x 6' 3" (3.05m x 1.91m) Obscured timber window to rear, fitted carpet, radiator, exposed ceiling timbers, built in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf internally.
BEDROOM TWO Double aspect room with obscured timber double glazed window to rear and side. Fitted carpet, radiator, exposed ceiling timbers, built in wardrobe with shelf and hanging rail internally.
STAIRS AND LANDING Fitted carpet, exposed ceiling timbers, two obscured Velux windows to front, radiator, three eaves storage cupboard and airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and pine slatted shelf internally.
BEDROOM ONE 13' 5" x 11' 4" (4.09m x 3.45m) Timber double glazed window to side, fitted carpet, radiator, four eaves storage cupboards, exposed ceiling timbers, built in double wardrobe with shelf and hanging rail internally.
BATHROOM 10' 6" x 6' 9" (3.2m x 2.06m) Three piece suite comprising close coupled WC, bath, washbasin inset to vanity unit with tiled surround and splashback, high level Velux window to front, exposed ceiling timbers, tile effect vinyl floor, radiator and wall mounted extractor fan.
OUTSIDE The property is approached via a shingled driveway shared with a neighbouring property. There is a five bar gate opening on to a shingled parking area with large patio. The side garden is mainly laid to lawn with shingled border containing a range of mature shrubs and plants. Brick and flint wall, picket fence to rear and boiler cupboard providing domestic hot water and central heating and external oil tank providing fuel for boiler.
THE BARN Constructed of red brick elevations under a pitched pan-tile roof, this is one of the finest examples of an un-converted barn building that you will find in the area. The ground floor measures around 2,800sq/ft (stms), which does not take into account any accommodation on the first floor; although the at its apex, the ceiling height measures in excess of 27ft. The brickwork throughout is in exceptional order, with a number of alcoves and recesses adding more character. The main barn area measures 67 x 353>201, with large double timber gates to the front and rear. Within this part of the barn there is scope to incorporate mezzanine landings at either end to increase the floor area. There are five other rooms within the barn, as well as an attached double garage which has already been refurbished. There has been planning permission approved to convert the barn into two individual attached dwellings.
DOUBLE GARAGE 21' 7" x 15' 11" (6.58m x 4.85m) Two pairs of timber double doors to front and electrical power and lighting. Repaired brickwork and re-lined roof.
OUTSIDE The full extent of the curtilage being sold is approximately 0.6 acres. The individual barns have their own gardens; however, these may need to be re-configured after the development of the unconverted buildings. In addition to the gardens, there is a gravelled car parking area with a central pond, which is accessed via a private driveway off the common. As well as the attractive water feature, there are a number of mature trees in this area which add to the feeling of privacy within the complex.
AGENT'S NOTE There is a right of access across a neighbouring property to obtain rear access to Stable cottage and the un-converted barn.
COUNCIL TAX Manor BarnBand D
Stable CottageBand C
SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains electricity, mains water and telephone. There is oil fired central heating and drainage is by septic tank.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATINGS Manor Barn: D. Ref:- 0292-2895-6530-9802-6971
Stable Cottage: E. Ref:- 0793-2895-6637-9802-8995
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