Property description
Loddon - 4.0 Miles
Norwich - 10.0 Miles
**OFFERS INVITED BETWEEN £650,000- £700,000**
An exquisite FIVE bedroom BARN conversion finished to an extremely high standard retaining traditional period features. With accommodation extending to some 4,000 sq ft (STS); Set in the popular village location of Seething whilst maintaining beautiful countryside views, this home will not disappoint.
Accommodation comprises briefly:
Utility Room
Family Room/Study
Side Entrance Hall
Kitchen/Breakfast room
Reception Hall
Downstairs Cloakroom
Sitting Room
Dining Room
Master Bedroom with En-suite
Guest Bedroom with 'Jack & Jill' Shower Room
Bedroom Three
Two Further First Floor Double Bedrooms
First Floor Family Bathroom
Ample Off Road Parking
Double Garage with workshop space
Tiled roof Gazebo & Thatched Roof Gazebo
Wrap Around Garden
Stunning Country Views
The Property
Walnut Tree Barn is an attractive property set in grounds of approx. 3/4 acre (sts.), created by merging three separate barns and set in the heart of the popular village of Seething. Approaching the main door from the gravelled courtyard, one enters the spacious Reception Hall with porcelain flooring and extensive use of glass, giving light and airy accommodation. Porcelain tiled flooring continues into the Downstairs Cloakroom, which comprises of a WC, hand-wash basin with tiled splash back, towel rail and radiator. The generously proportioned Kitchen/Breakfast Room has cream wood wall & base units with granite worktops, integrated dishwasher and water softener. There is a ceramic sink with granite draining board and Brita filter tap, with windows facing onto the garden and uninterrupted countryside views. An island is situated in the centre with further worktop and cupboard space. The Kitchen provides space for a large American style fridge/freezer as well as a large breakfast table and chairs. There is a further fitted seating area in a corner of the Kitchen with storage incorporated below. There is a 'Miele' cooker and 'Bosch' induction hob with extractor hood. A door leads to another entrance hallway with tiled flooring and doors in either direction. To one side, the spacious triple aspect Family Room/Study with large windows, allowing natural light into the room, provides excellent views over the rear garden and countryside beyond. The exposed beams are full of character and charm, a theme continuing throughout the property. The Utility Room is practical with a door leading out onto the rear garden and ample storage space. There are country style wall and base units, a spacious airing cupboard, as well as a 'Butler' sink unit and plumbing for a washing machine. The solar panel inverter is also present and wired directly into the main fuse box. The stunning character beams, fireplace with wood burner and brick hearth surround can be appreciated in the Sitting Room with double doors leading out onto the rear garden. The Dining Room has wooden windows and flooring and is perfect for entertaining guests and family, with ample space for a large dining table and chairs. The five double bedrooms are located to the opposite side of the main Reception Hall. The Master Bedroom benefits from double built in wardrobes, a TV point and an en-suite bathroom comprising of hand wash-basin, WC, towel rail and bath with overhead shower unit. The Guest Bedroom benefits from double built in wardrobes, a TV point and a Jack & Jill Shower Room with a shower, WC, hand wash-basin and heated towel rail, this bathroom also enjoys under floor heating. Bedroom Three can be reached through here or from the inner hallway and features a TV point and windows facing onto the garden. The two further Bedrooms are located on the first floor and are both of double size with extensive built in wardrobes and sky lights enabling natural light to flood into the rooms. The family bathroom on this floor comprises of a three piece suite with bath and overhead shower, WC, hand wash basin and wall units.
Outside
'Walnut Tree Barn' is set well back from the road and is approached via a long shingle driveway which leads to ample car parking space. The double garage benefits from overhead storage and ample space for workshop activities. The garage has mains power and double automatic doors. Wood can be stored in the adjacent passageway which leads through to the side entrance and main Reception Hall of the property, accessed from the central courtyard area. There is a shingle area ideal for potted plants leading through to the garden via a gated entrance and lit pathway. The south west facing garden is a great feature of the property, with stunning field views and a decked terrace area to sit and enjoy the countryside, mainly laid to lawn with several established fruit trees and including a spacious patio and tiled gazebo, currently used for entertaining and BBQs. There is a further patio terrace area just off the Reception Hall to the rear of the barn with a thatched gazebo and Greenhouse concluding the outside area.
Solar Panels
The property enjoys a PV solar panel installation with a capacity of 1.85kWh. As well as directly reducing purchased electricity costs, the solar panels produce approximately £1000 per year in government Feed-In-Tariffs, payable until 2034 to the owners of Walnut Tree Barn. The installation is maintenance free.
Location
The Barn is situated in the very popular village of Seething which has a variety of village amenities including an excellent primary school, a village store/Post Office, Church, Village Hall and playground. There is an active community with many events organised throughout the year. Buses run regularly to Norwich and Bungay. Loddon and Bungay, nearby market towns, offer further shops and facilities. The Cathedral City of Norwich is approx. 10 miles to the north and provides a full range of cultural and commercial facilities, including a mainline train link to London Liverpool Street (approx. 1 hr 50 mins).
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Services
Oil fired central heating, Klargester sewage treatment plant, Mains electric and water.
EPC Rating: D
Local Authority
South Norfolk District Council
Tax Band: G
Postcode: NR15 1AL
Agents Note
The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.
Tenure
Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion.
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