Property description
Sowerbys are pleased to offer this attractive converted barn occupying a delightful plot of around 0.44 acres (sts), situated at the end of a quiet country lane and overlooking paddocks to the west. The property enjoys a private setting and unlike many barns of this type, it also boasts well sized gardens and abundant space to store vehicles. The barn was converted in c.2001 and has been very well maintained by the current occupier. The accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, open-plan sitting/dining area with fireplace, garden room, fitted kitchen, three bedrooms, master en-suite, family bathroom, utility room and cloakroom. Outside, there is a large shingle parking area, detached double garage and courtyard garden to the front; with gated access to an enclosed side lawn which measures approximately 150' x 65' (45.72m x 19.81m).
NORTH TUDDENHAM A small, scattered village in between the busy market town of Dereham and the Cathedral city of Norwich. The village has a public house with good food and a very pretty church. Further amenities can be found in the nearby town of Dereham where modern shops merge comfortably into a heritage dating back to the 10th century when Withburga, daughter of a Saxon king, established a religious community in the deer park, which gave the town its name. Free parking allows you time to stroll around seeking out the restaurants and cafes or for an afternoon shop. There are museums, a leisure centre, golf course and schools within the town, or for the nature lovers take a stroll along the Neatherd Moor and the Vicarage Meadow. Slightly further afield are the ruins of the Saxon Cathedral at North Elmham, the wildlife and Dinosaur Parks, Pensthorpe, a bird lovers paradise and Thetford Forest Park. Norwich has good local transport links with the town and has an international airport and a mainline rail link to Liverpool Street, London.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- Step up to a partially glazed timber front door opening into
ENTRANCE HALL A pleasantly spacious reception area with doors opening into the kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom and main living room. Tiled flooring, telephone point and radiator.
LIVING ROOM 24' 4" x 16' 4" (7.42m x 5.00m) A beautifully appointed main reception room which is currently laid out to accommodate a formal dining area and a sitting area. Vaulted ceilings with exposed timberwork, exposed panels with original brickwork and a feature brick fireplace which houses a cast-iron wood-burning stove. Timber frame double glazed windows enjoying views to the front and side, stripped pine floorboards, television point, two radiators and a pair of fully glazed double doors opening to the garden room.
GARDEN ROOM 13' 6" x 11' 7" (4.12m x 3.54m) Another well-proportioned and versatile sitting area with partially vaulted ceilings and exposed timber rafters. Expanses of glazing along two walls with a pair of double doors opening onto a brick weave terrace to the side.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 15' 9" x 11' 0" (4.81m x 3.37m) A selection of hand-painted timber base level and wall mounted storage units under fitted work surfaces with tiled splashbacks. A single bowl porcelain butler sink is set into the worktops beneath a timber frame double glazed window which looks out to the front. Electric cooker point with built-in extractor hood over, plumbing and space for a dishwasher and recess for an additional low level appliance. Within the room there is more than ample space for a breakfast table with four chairs and additional furniture. Tiled flooring, radiator and doors opening to the utility room and inner hall.
INNER HALL Corridor-style hallway with doors opening to all three bedrooms, the family bathroom and the built-in airing cupboard which houses an insulated hot water cylinder. The hall is a pleasantly bright area with two Velux roof lights on the rear pitch of the roof. Two radiators.
BEDROOM ONE 15' 7" x 9' 5" max (4.75m x 2.88m max) A beautifully appointed double bedroom with timber frame double glazed window on the front wall and a Velux roof light on the rear pitch of the roof. Telephone point, radiator and door to en-suite.
EN-SUITE Comprising tiled enclosure with curved glass door and electric power shower over, wall mounted washbasin and close coupled WC.
BEDROOM TWO 12' 6" x 11' 5" (3.83m x 3.49m) A well-proportioned double bedroom with a timber frame double glazed window to front, television point and radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 12' 4" x 10' 0" (3.76m x 3.07m) Another well-presented and generously sized bedroom with a timber frame double glazed window to front and radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM 10' 10" x 6' 5" (3.32m x 1.97m) A neatly appointed four piece suite comprising tiled enclosure with glass door and a contemporary shower unit over, panel sided bath with mixer tap, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Tiled flooring, partially tiled walls, obscure glass window to front and radiator.
UTILITY ROOM 7' 5" x 6' 7" (2.27m x 2.02m) A length of fitted work surface extending along one wall incorporating a single bowl porcelain butler sink with mixer tap. Beneath the worktops there is plumbing and space for washing machine and further space for additional appliances. Floor mounted oil boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating to the property and Velux roof light to rear.
CLOAKROOM Comprising close coupled WC, wall mounted washbasin, tiled flooring and radiator.
OUTSIDE The property is approached at the very end of Low Road over a slightly ramped entrance which leads onto a shingle parking area. From here, a five bar timber gate opens onto the main driveway which provides secure car parking for at least six vehicles alongside the garage. Immediately in front of the barn there is a south-facing block paved seating area and an enclosed courtyard garden which houses a number pf planted beds and borders. To the west of the house, there is a gate at the centre of a brick wall which opens into the main garden which measures approximately 150' x 65' (45.72m x 19.81m). The garden is mainly laid to lawn and interspersed with planted beds and mature trees with post and rail fencing and mature hedges defining the majority of the boundary. The garden overlooks the paddocks of the neighbouring livery farm.
GARAGE 23' 8" x 16' 4" (7.22m x 4.98m) Adapted out of an existing redbrick dairy building with a pitched pantile roof and two pairs of 8' 6" (2.59m) double doors opening onto the driveway. Internal power and lighting. As well as providing a secure place for storing vehicles, the garage also provides excellent potential for use as a workshop.
SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains water and electricity supply. Klargester septic treatment plant for drainage and oil fired central heating.
DIRECTIONS Leave Dereham on the Norwich Road, turning left on to the B1147 signposted towards Swanton Morley. Continue on this road into the village of North Tuddenham. Proceed through the village and upon passing The Lodge Public House, take the second right hand turning on to Fox Lane which passes over the A47. At the junction turn right and proceed on to Low Road (east). Mistle Thrush Barn is the very last property on the right hand side and can be accessed over a shingle driveway.
If using a Sat Nav for directions please use the postal code: NR20 3DQ
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D: Ref:-0337-2864-7856-9095-2055
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