Property description
THE BARN RE-LAUNCHED : Manor Farm Barn South is a stunning conversion offering exceptional accommodation in a fantastic setting. Just complete the expansive 4 bedroom barn dates back to around 1760, extends to approximately 4000 sq. ft., situated within a sought after location in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, just 30 minutes from the city of Norwich. The barn has a stunning ground floor with glazed dining room, kitchen/diner overlooking the grounds and living room complete with open fire place. This barn needs to be seen to be believed as no expense has been spared by its current owner from the timbers to the thatch; this barn has been thoughtfully and sympathetically restored and offers its self as a stunning family home. Set in a beautiful mature south facing plot of 1.5 acres (sts) the barn incorporates traditional features such as a thatched roof, original timbers painstakingly restored and bespoke oak joinery as well as contemporary features such as the bespoke kitchen and under-floor heating.
THE APPROACH The barn is approached off a quiet country road, just past the round tower
church, a private gravel driveway leads to the main entrance of the barn.
There is a parking and turning area.
ACCOMMODATION Lounge
Kitchen/Breakfast room
Conservatory/Dining room
4 bedrooms, 1 with en-suite, 1 Jack and Jill bathroom.
The barn benefits from underfloor heating throughout
OUTSIDE The barn has a south facing plot of 1.5 acres (sts), including mature
oak trees. It sits at a right angle to Manor Farm Barn East, with views to the Hall and nearby church.
The loops have been installed giving the potential for a ground source heat pump system.
LOCATION Situated on the outskirts of the hamlet of Moulton St Mary set in the
heart of the Norfolk Broads, the barn is in a sought after location equidistant
from the coast and the city of Norwich both being approximately
12 miles away. The nearest village is Beighton (1 mile), and the larger village
of Lingwood is 3 miles away.
AMENITIES Moulton St Mary is a small village just under 2 miles from the market
town of Acle. It has a medieval round tower church, one of 124 in
existence, which can be seen from the back of the barn. The village is 1.3
miles from the barn.
Acle is considered 'the gateway to the broads' provides a library, 2
schools, medical and dental centres, grocery stores and recreational
facilities. A market is held every Thursday which also hosts an auction.
Acle has good transport links by rail and road to Norwich and beyond.
The beautiful North Norfolk coast is just 20 minutes away.
Norwich, the regions capital, is about 20 minutes by car and provides a
wider variety of shopping, commercial and leisure facilities; these include
a full range of sports clubs and societies, restaurants and high street
stores. Set in the heart of East Anglia, you will find a modern cultural
city with beautiful heritage, vibrant nightlife, sophisticated shopping and
mouth-watering restaurants. Norwich is the most complete medieval city
in Britain. It has also been voted one of the top 5 places to shop - a rare
blend of historic interest and modern sophistication.
TRAVEL Norwich (via the A47), London (via A11/M11) and the Midlands (via
A14) are all easily accessible.
Train links are available at Acle to both Norwich and then London.
Also, good links to both Norwich Airport and London Stansted
Airport via rail or by car using the A140 and A11 respectively.
DIRECTIONS Leave Norwich on the A47 towards Great Yarmouth. At the Acle
roundabout follow signs for Cantley/Beighton on the B1140. From
Moulton St Mary turn into Acle Road, and then left onto Reedham
Road and the entrance to the barn can be found on the left.
COUNCIL AUTHORITY Council Authority
Broadland District Council
Tel. 01603 430509
SERVICES Mains water and electricity connected.
Drainage via private treatment unit.
VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Barn Masters
Call 01603 621177
DIMENSIONS Lounge. 8.9m(29.1ft) x 6.5m(21.32ft)
Study. 3.08m(10.1ft) x4.02m(13.2ft)
Dining room 4.39m(14.4) x 6.7m(21.9ft)
Downstairs cloak room 2.06m(6.7ft) x2.9m(9.5ft)
Kitchen. 4.66m(15.3ft) x 6.49m(21.3ft)
Larder. 2.28m(7.5ft) x1.56m(5.11ft)
Utility. 3.9m(12.8ft) x3.7m(12.1ft)
1st bedroom from top of stairs 4.7m(15.4ft x 3.6m(11.8ft)
2nd bedroom from top of stairs 4.56m(14.9ft) x 2.88m(9.4ft)
Bathroom 3m(9.84 ft) x2.7m(8.8ft)
Small bedroom 2.4m(7.9ft) x 4.62m(15.1ft)
Dressing room 2.77m(9.08ft) x 2.31m(7.57ft)
Master bedroom 4.23m(13.8ft) x 6.5m(21.3ft)
Ensuite shower room 1.95m(6.39ft) x 2.77m(9.08ft)
Image of living room