Sculthorpe | Norfolk

BARN BLISSA stunning barn conversion, bursting with unique and original features, this property has to be viewed to be fully appreciated. Sympathetically combining delightful character features with modern living requirements, the many flexible living spaces offer relaxing garden and field views. Easy access to the celebrated North Norfolk coast is surely the icing on the cake!

• A Superb example of a Norfolk Barn Conversion, tucked away, hidden from the Road

• Set back on its own generous plot• Open Plan Kitchen, Sitting and Dining Space, Five Bedrooms (Four

on the ground floor)• First Floor Sitting Room with Picturesque Windows, Vaulted

Ceiling and Log Burner• First Floor Master Bedroom with En-Suite • Formal Gardens, Enclosed Courtyard and Detached Cart Shed• Total Accommodation extends to 3053 sq.ft • Energy Rating C

This impressive property, built on the footprint of an original Norfolk barn around 2006, represents the epitome of country living. Offering wonderfully light-filled living spaces and all the modern conveniences you could wish for, the barn’s quiet rural location belies the accessibility of the glorious North Norfolk coast. “We love the feeling of being in the countryside yet so close to amenities and the coast,” confirmed the owners.

Character In AbundanceThe barn has the undoubted ‘wow’ factor upon first approach, its feature height windows majestically commanding its attractive surroundings. “We love the way in which the features of the barn have been emphasised – the lovely high ceilings throughout and the brick and flint feature walls,” the owners enthused. The part vaulted bedroom ceilings and exposed timbers are charming and the tall feature windows in the upstairs sitting room provide a picturesque vantage point over the surrounding countryside. “The windows provide amazing light up there and it makes for a really super work space. There is also an efficient wood burner, so it’s an equally lovely room in the winter,” the owners stated.

Entertaining PropertyWith its large and inclusive open-plan living area, this is a fabulous house in which to host family and friends. “It really is a great house for entertaining!” exclaimed the owners. “The kitchen is perfectly set up to chat with friends around the central island while you are cooking and you can soak up the lovely views over the garden and fields.” Four of the five bedrooms are on the ground floor and, as the owners noted, “three of them have French doors leading out on to the terrace garden, a feature which guests really enjoy when they come to stay.” The main bedroom suite is found on the first floor, ensuring that it remains nice and private.

Peaceful EnvironmentThe overall ambience of this location is one of tranquility. “We are on a no through road, so it’s very private and safe,” confirmed the owners. This is a setting to enjoy and a place to pursue your own interests and pastimes. “We have an extremely sunny, enclosed courtyard garden with feature fig and espaliered apple trees. There is also a herb bed, plum tree, espalier pear and rhubarb.” The south-facing garden offers plenty of opportunity – the owners installed a hot tub and new garden potting shed, split internally for storage. If you can bear to leave this

idyllic spot, there’s plenty to do on your doorstep, with the glorious North Norfolk coast and all its many attractions within striking distance. “It’s very convenient to be so close to the thriving market town of Fakenham for day-to-day activities such as supermarket shopping, fitness and medical centres. There is also good road access to Holt, Norwich, Cromer and King’s Lynn, which makes life easy.”

The Accommodation As you walk through a vaulted covered porch you immediately enter into a beautiful open plan kitchen/dining and living area, there are two storage cupboards both with shelves and hanging rails.

Kitchen This bright and airy space has windows overlooking the gardens and out across to the neighbouring fields, there is a double butler sink unit and mixer tap over, granite work surfaces and upstands with a vast range of bespoke made drawers and cupboards below, the fitted appliances include a dishwasher. Space has been left for a range style cooker, fitted in a canopy above is an electric extractor fan. The kitchen island has part marble granite and timber work surfaces with drawers and cupboards below, a separate unit providing space for an American style fridge freezer with cupboards either side with a wine rack across the top.

Dining SpaceDouble glazed roof windows allowing the natural light to enter, exposed brick and flint walls and stairs leading to the first floor, an inner hallway leading to the ground floor bedrooms and bathroom. Timber latch doors lead to…

Utility Room A part glazed door to the front, dresser style units with drawers and cupboards below, a ceramic 1.5 bowl sink unit with mixer tap over, work surfaces with further drawers and cupboards below and a built-in washing machine, a separate cupboard housing the hot water tank and an adjacent cupboard houses the floor mounted boiler.

WCVaulted ceiling, double glazed roof window, a low level WC with concealed cistern, wash hand basin and tiled flooring.

Guest Bedroom With a part vaulted ceiling this bedroom offers French doors that open onto the terrace garden with windows either side, exposed beam and brickwork and a built-in double width wardrobe with shelf and hanging rail, door leading to…

En-Suite Shower Room Exposed beams with brick and flint walls and a part vaulted ceiling, there is a low level WC, vanity unit with wash hand basin and mixer tap

over, part tiled walls and a walk-in tiled shower cubicle with drench style shower.

Bedroom Part vaulted ceiling with downlighters, French doors opening onto the terrace garden, exposed brick and flint work.

Bedroom Exposed beam, brick and flint work with a part vaulted ceiling, French doors leading onto the terrace, take the door to…

En-Suite Shower Room Low level WC, wash hand basin, part tiled walls, a walk-in tiled shower cubicle, tiled flooring and a wall mounted heated towel rail.

Bathroom A matching suite comprising wash hand basin, a low level WC, a walk-in tiled shower cubicle, panelled bath with mixer tap over, part tiled walls and tiled floor with a wall mounted heated towel rail.

BedroomPart vaulted ceiling with two double glazed roof windows, downlighters and a range of bespoke fitted wardrobes with hanging rails.

Moving back through the open plan living area and taking the double staircase to…

First Floor Sitting Room A great space with good lighting, four double glazed roof windows, a picturesque window to the front and side aspect creating a bay area, used by the current owners as a dining area with table and chairs. Exposed beams with downlighters, there is a glass fronted wood burner sitting on a raised concrete hearth with a log store behind, a range of cupboards in the eaves and recess storage area, column style radiator and wood flooring.

Master Bedroom With high ceilings and downlighters, there is a high level window overlooking the side of the property and two double glazed roof windows. Exposed beams and a column radiator, a raised seating area with blanket box, two built-in double width wardrobes with cupboards in-between, wood flooring and part wood panelled walls, door to…

En-SuiteDouble glazed roof window and downlighters, the crafted timber wash hand basin has a mixer tap above, a low level WC and a timber based walk-in shower cubicle with tiled walls and tiled flooring.

Outside

This superb property is part of a small complex but, is almost hidden from plain sight. From the entrance of the Barns is a gravelled track which if you follow to the very end is the private entrance to this home. The gardens are mainly set to the front with extensive gravelled driveway providing off road parking for numerous vehicles including space for those with either boats, caravans or trailers. There is an area which is laid to lawn. A path leads to the formal entrance with a gate leading into the enclosed terrace courtyard where you will find raised planters.

OutbuildingIn the grounds is a double width timber built cart lodge, with a workshop set within.

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On the doorstep…Sculthorpe sits on the outskirts of the market town of Fakenham and is on the way to South Creake and the North Norfolk Coastline. Loved by locals because of its rural village feel but with a wealth of amenities close at hand. The village itself offers two public houses, there is a popular Nature Reserve and the Hawk and Owl Trust and it has its own Primary School. Public transportation is available and there is a great range of amenities in nearby Fakenham.

How far is it to?…Sculthorpe lies north-west of Fakenham, approximately within 3 miles. The hugely popular village of Burnham Market is within 10 miles and the coastal village of Blakeney is approximately 16 miles. Sculthorpe is found just off the A148 which provides convenient access to the North Norfolk villages and towns. The centre of the historic city of Norwich is within 28 miles and Kings Lynn is approximately 20 miles. Norwich has an International Airport with flights to many destinations. Train services can be found in both Norwich and Kings Lynn.

Directions…Leave Fakenham West on the A148, Pass the tuning Sign Posted Burnham Market and take the next right hand turn onto Creake Road. The entrance to the development is a short distance on the left hand side. The Barn is the last property in the left at the end of the gravelled driveway.

Agents Notes: North Norfolk District Council - Band F

Services: OFCH, Mains - Water & Electricity

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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