Property description

Sowerbys are delighted to offer this beautifully presented detached barn conversion, occupying superb grounds of over 3 acres (sts) and set in the most peaceful of rural surroundings. The barn enjoys the warm sense of calm and homeliness that one often feels in a traditional country farmhouse, although the barn was only converted 18 years ago. The accommodation has been thoughtfully laid out and tastefully converted, with a range of character features which successfully retain the original charm of the building.



The accommodation briefly comprises reception hall with an eye catching central staircase, formal sitting room with inglenook, a versatile garden room which is open-plan to the kitchen/breakfast room, study, utility room/laundry, boot room and a ground floor bedroom with an en-suite which has been successfully let for holiday use or as a B & B. On the first floor the master bedroom comes with its own bathroom, whilst across the half landing there are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.



The grounds include formal gardens around the house, as well as a 1.8 acre (sts) fenced paddock, making it a suitable property for any purchaser seeking a home for horses or other livestock. Within the L-shape formed by the barn, there is a delightful south facing walled garden which incorporates flower and rose borders and a timber pergola cloaked with a variety of climbing roses. To the west of the barn is an expanse of lawn which comes alive as a wild flower meadow in the spring, with a paved terrace adjoining the property to provide the ideal place to sit and enjoy the evening sun. In addition, there is a mature fruit orchard and an established kitchen garden growing a variety of vegetables and herbs. To complement the outside space, there is a substantial 63' pole barn which offers fantastic storage space and also includes a 29' x 16' serviced workshop. There are also a range of other storage buildings scattered around the grounds.  

GATELEY Gateley is a small hamlet set amidst some of the most outstanding countryside in Norfolk with the Pensthorpe Nature Reserve with over 500 acres of land, only three miles away. This location allows excellent access to the North Norfolk coast with Blakeney being only thirty minutes' drive. The local towns of Fakenham and Dereham are only a short drive away with all amenities including, doctors surgeries, supermarkets, schools, leisure centres and dentists. There are golf courses nearby and the popular village of North Elmham, with its thriving tennis club, is 3 miles away and has a primary school, pub and a railway station serviced by the Mid Norfolk Railway. The cathedral city of Norwich is approximately 22 miles away with its many shops, restaurants and pubs, sought after schools and colleges and stunning architecture. Norwich offers access to all the major rail links and the Norwich International Airport.  

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- Brick-built entrance porchway with welcome light point, flagstone floor and door leading through to… 

UTILITY ROOM/LAUNDRY 16' 11" x 11' 8" (5.16m x 3.56m) A traditional farm house style utility room with a fitted butler sink, work surface, exposed beams, large fitted cupboard and plumbing and spaces for a washing machine and dishwasher. There are four windows overlooking the gardens and doors through to the boot room and kitchen/breakfast room. 

BOOT ROOM 9' 3" x 5' 9" (2.82m x 1.75m) Low level WC, pedestal washbasin, free-standing oil boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating and double glazed window overlooking gardens. 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 14' 10" x 12' 1" (4.52m x 3.68m) Well-presented kitchen with open-plan accommodation leading through to the garden room. The kitchen comprises a double bowl fully fitted single drainer sink unit with cupboards under and range of matching eye and base level units with preparation work surfaces over. Two oven propane fuelled Aga with tiled splashbacks, recess for further cooker and double doors leading out to the fully enclosed garden and east facing terrace which is ideal for morning breakfasts in the sunshine. Dual aspect double glazed windows overlooking front and rear gardens, fully vaulted ceiling with exposed ceiling timbers, quarry tiled flooring, exposed brickwork and opening leading through to the garden room. 

GARDEN ROOM 16' 4" x 15' 1" (4.98m x 4.6m) Fully vaulted ceiling with exposed brickwork, exposed ceiling timbers, quarry tiled flooring, double radiator, doors leading to the south-west facing terrace, television point and telephone point. Door to pantry, double doors with steps leading to sitting room, two wall light points and double glazed windows to the south and west with outstanding views over the gardens. 

SITTING ROOM 20' 5" x 19' 11" (6.22m x 6.07m) A beautifully presented room with an outstanding inglenook fireplace with brick surround including a herringbone style brick and cast-iron wood-burner inset, set on flagstone hearth with seats to either side and exposed timber flooring. Dual aspect room with double glazed windows overlooking the gardens, radiator, wall light points and door to central hallway. 

PANTRY 16' 5" x 5' 8" (5m x 1.73m) This large north facing pantry which is fully fitted with shelving, units and work surfaces over, makes a very useful room perfect for storing wine and food. 

CENTRAL HALLWAY 15' 5" x 11' 10" (4.7m x 3.61m) An impressive hallway with central split staircase leading to the first floor accommodation. Flagstone flooring, radiators, fully vaulted ceiling with exposed ceiling timbers, picture window and double glazed doors leading to the walled garden. Doors to bedroom and study. 

STUDY 9' 2" x 8' 4" (2.79m x 2.54m) Double glazed window, telephone point, radiator and built-in shelving. 

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM 19' 1" x 14' 11" max (5.82m x 4.55m max) Currently being used for bedroom purposes, but could easily be adapted into a further reception room. This ground floor bedroom has been used for bed & breakfast purposes as it has a separate external access and also has the benefit of having space for a fridge with worktops and base level units. Brick-built display fireplace, double glazed windows, double radiator, wall-light points, television point and door to en-suite shower room. 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fully tiled shower cubicle with 1.5 bowl single drainer sink unit with cupboards under, low level WC, radiator, double glazed window and tiled flooring. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Split-level landing with exposed ceiling timbers, timber floor, walk-in airing cupboard with shelving and hot water cylinder with immersion, further built-in cupboard and skylight. Doors to bathroom and master bedroom. 

MASTER BEDROOM 16' 2" x 13' 5" (4.93m x 4.09m) A very light and sunny dual aspect room. From the double glazed windows there are wonderful views of the deer park opposite and woods and fields beyond as far as the horizon. Impressive exposed ceiling timbers, wall lights, radiator and television and telephone points. 

BATHROOM 12' 6" x 5' 10" (3.81m x 1.78m) Claw-foot bath, pedestal washbasin, low level WC, fully tiled shower cubicle and wall lights. Large double glazed window overlooking rear gardens and trees beyond, skylight, exposed ceiling timbers, radiator and shaver socket. 

FURTHER LANDING AREA Exposed ceiling timbers and skylight. 

BEDROOM TWO 12' 4" x 9' 5" (3.76m x 2.87m) Exposed timber flooring, television point, skylight and double glazed window with lovely views of open countryside.  

BEDROOM THREE 15' 1" x 9' 2" (4.6m x 2.79m) into wardrobe recess Range of built-in wardrobes, dual aspect room with double glazed windows with wonderful views of open countryside, access to roof space, exposed timber flooring, radiator and wall light points. 

FAMILY BATHROOM Corner panel sided bath with separate shower attachment over, pedestal washbasin, low level WC, shaver point, two wall light points, skylight and radiator. 

OUTSIDE A driveway allows private access to the property providing off road parking and turning area for numerous vehicles which in turn leads to the superb fully vaulted open-ended barn. Measuring 63' 8" x 59' 3" (19.41m x 18.06m), this barn has concrete hard standing and ample storage to include a wood store, boat store, caravan store and in the past there has also been stabling which has now been adapted into dog kennels. In addition, there is an excellent facilitated workshop measuring 29' 3" x 16' 10" (8.92m x 5.13m) with power and light, work bench and storage. Fitted solar panels with central wall mounted solar panel platinum monitor.



The grounds extend to approximately 3 acres (sts) and include a south facing brick and flint walled garden. The garden has a central lawn with pebble path surround and well stocked flower and rose borders with clipped box low hedging. There is a wooden pergola with climbing roses and vines which gives wonderful shade on a hot summers day. The raised crazy-paved stone terrace which leads off the kitchen is in full sun all morning, so wonderful for eating outside.



There is a fully enclosed orchard with a variety of different English Apple, pear, plum and quince trees. The largest area of garden lies to the west of the barn and is laid to lawn and fully enclosed by hedging and enjoys beautiful examples of mature trees and shrubs. It has another excellent sized terrace which is surrounded by clipped low hedges and makes a perfect sheltered place for evening BBQs and entertaining. Double glass doors lead from here into the garden room.



Leading from the barn, to one side there is a well-stocked kitchen garden and large glasshouse erected in 2010 by Peritys of Wisbech. A further grass area leads to a five bar gate allowing access into a fully enclosed paddock. The grounds to this property are totally private and enjoy outstanding rural views to the east, south and west. There is a superb collection of roses which look truly magnificent in the summer months and the whole garden is really very special. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D. Ref:- 8304-6153-1929-6727-1153

To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://www.epcregister.com/ and enter in the reference number above. 

COUNCIL TAX Band F. 

AGENT'S NOTE We understand from the owners that the solar panels installed at the property generate an income of just under £2,000 per annum. For further information about this please contact Sowerbys.