Property description
Situated in a peaceful rural location, this detached barn was converted some 25 years ago, and along with it's woodland, offers a plot extending to approximately 1.5 acres (stms). With planning permission obtained to dramatically extend the dwelling, this is an unrivalled opportunity to purchase your very own countryside retreat. Currently set within a gated driveway, accommodation comprises an open plan sitting room with feature fireplace, kitchen, inner hallway, three bedrooms including the l-shaped master bedroom and family bathroom. Presented in good order, the property offers stunning views across the lawned and enclosed gardens, whilst your eyes are drawn to the oak trees, pond and woodland beyond. The planning permission which was granted in 2013, and would remodel the accommodation to offer a larger kitchen and sitting room, a new utility room, study, shower room, and three double bedrooms including the master with en suite, with a detached cart shed.
The village of Topcroft is within easy reach of the market towns of Long Stratton, Harleston, Bungay and the Cathedral City of Norwich. Topcroft is a popular village with a football and cricket youth academy, and rolling countryside providing stunning walks.
DIRECTIONS Leave Norwich on the B1332 Poringland/Bungay Road. Continue out of Norwich on this road going through the villages of Poringland, Brooke and Kirstead. On entering the village of Woodton turn right at the Woodton Primary School onto The Street. Follow this road to the crossroads, turning right onto Hempnall Road and first left into Triple Plea Road. Continue on this road turning right at the junction, passing the church on you right hand side and continue straight into Topcroft Street. Go through Topcroft, turning right at the junction into Barford Road, where the property can be found on your left hand side, indicated by our For Sale board.
Approached via a timber five bar gate, the property is approached via a large shingled driveway leading to the main property whilst a timber shed, coal storage shed and oil tank can also be found to the side. Ample parking and turning space is provided, whilst an open aspect can be enjoyed to the enclosed gardens.
Stable door to:
SITTING ROOM 18' x 7' 4" (5.49m x 2.24m) The imposing brick built fire place creates a focal point to the room, with an inset timber bressumer beam and cast iron wood burner with tiled hearth. The vaulted ceiling offers exposed timber beams, with an open plan layout, and further vertical timber beams creating a natural screen to the kitchen. Fitted carpet, radiator x2, television point x2, wall lighting, double glazed window to rear x2, open plan to:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 17' 3" x 9' 3" (5.26m x 2.82m) An extension of the sitting room with exposed timber beams, whilst offering a fitted range of wall and base level units with complementary rolled edged work surfaces and inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, inset electric hob and built in electric oven with extractor fan over, space for washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer, space for dining table, exposed brickwork, tiled splash-backs, tiled flooring, door to:
INNER HALLWAY Fitted carpet, radiator, smooth ceiling, doors to:
BEDROOM 8' 1" x 7' 2" (2.46m x 2.18m) Offering an attractive vaulted ceiling with velux window to front, fitted carpet, radiator, smooth ceiling.
FAMILY BATHROOM Three piece suite comprising low level W.C, pedestal hand wash basin, panelled bath with mixer shower tap and glazed shower screen, tiled splash backs and flooring, feature window to front, heated towel rail, radiator.
BEDROOM 9' x 6' 10" (2.74m x 2.08m) Fitted carpet, radiator, double glazed window to rear.
MASTER BEDROOM 17' 3" x 13' 7" max (5.26m x 4.14m) With exposed timber beams and a vaulted ceiling, this l-shaped room offers ample storage with fitted carpet, radiator, double glazed window to rear, double glazed double doors to rear.
OUTSIDE Occupying an overall plot extending to approximately 1.5 acres (stms), a large expanse of woodland (approximately 1 acre (stms)) can be found surrounding the property. With a pond to the rear, and a separate gated access, a vast array of potential is on offer. The barn itself occupies an enclosed plot with a timber five bar gate to front, and a picket fence which encompasses the side and rear boundaries. The garden is laid to lawn with various trees including oak, and a raised patio which extends from the sitting room, and master bedroom. Remaining completely private and non-overlooked, the gardens offer an open aspect to the single driveway.