Property description
Situated adjacent to the village pond, this substantial character barn conversion occupies a private cul-de-sac on the fringe of this popular Broadland village. Occupying an envious position, ample off road parking is provided, with access leading to the adjoining garage. Accommodation comprises entrance porch, reception hall, open plan sitting/dining room with exposed timber beams, and central fireplace with cast iron wood burner, garden room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, family room, three double bedrooms and family bathroom. Located off the family room is further double bedroom with en suite offering a self contained entrance creating an ideal annex. The first floor offers a study landing, and master bedroom with en suite. Courtyard gardens offering a south facing aspect can be found to the side of the property, leading from the sitting room and garden room, with further mature gardens to the front.
The Broadland Village of Lingwood is located East of the Cathedral City of Norwich having excellent transport links via Road and Rail. The village itself has an abundance of amenities including Village Shop, Post Office, First School, Junior School and Public Houses. The near-by villages of Brundall and Acle offer a more comprehensive range of amenities as well as access to the Norfolk Broads and its extensive range of Leisure and Boating activities.
DIRECTIONS Leave Norwich via the A47 heading towards Great Yarmouth. Continue straight over the Brundall roundabout travelling along the bypass until you reach the 50mph speed reduction. Continue along for approximately one and a half miles turning right signposted Lingwood. Continue onto Hemblington Road and at the cross roads turn left onto Lingwood Road. Continue along this road until it becomes Church Road. The road opens up towards the village pond, where Barn Close can be found on your right hand side, where the property can be easily identified on the left hand side, indicated by our For Sale board.
The property is approached via a brick-weave driveway providing ample off-road parking for several vehicles with access leading to the main property, potential annexe and single integral garage.
Double glazed entrance door to:
ENTRANCE PORCH Fitted carpet, exposed brickwork, cloaks storage space, door to:
RECEPTION HALL Offering an open plan aspect to the principal reception rooms, the reception hall offers wood flooring, radiator, stairs to first floor landing, thermostat heating control, open plan to:
SITTING/DINING ROOM 31' 3" x 21' 6" max ('L' shaped)(9.53m x 6.55m) With a grand central brick built fireplace a central cast iron wood burner can be found with pamment tiled hearth creating a focal point to the room. A vertical beam and exposed timber beams add character to the room whilst creating a clear definition between the sitting and dining room areas. Wood flooring can be found underfoot, radiator x3, television and telephone point, double glazed full height windows and sliding patio doors to the side courtyard, part vaulted ceiling with recessed spotlighting, double glazed windows to rear x2, doors to:
GARDEN ROOM 17' 8" x 11' 9" (5.38m x 3.58m) Offering an extension to the principal reception area whilst creating a bright and welcoming room, a vaulted ceiling can be found with part glazed return which floods the room with light. Finished with tiled flooring, electric heater x2, arch topped double doors to front, exposed brickwork, full height double glazed windows and sliding patio doors to courtyard.
KITCHEN 13' 3" x 12' 10" max (4.04m x 3.91m) Comprehensive range of wall and base level units with complementary rolled edged work surfaces and inset one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, tiled splash-backs, inset 'Bosch' electric ceramic hob with extractor fan over, built in eye-level 'Bosch' electric double oven, tiled flooring, space for 'American' style fridge/freezer, integrated 'Bosch' dishwasher, double glazed window to rear x2, vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beams and recessed spotlighting, television and telephone point, plinth level heater, walk in pantry.
REAR LOBBY Wood flooring, built in storage shelving, doors to:
CLOAKS STORAGE CUPBOARD 5' 7" x 3' 7" (1.7m x 1.09m) Offering storage shelving and hanging space with under stairs storage access.
UTILITY ROOM Completed in a 'U' shape and 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, tiled splash-backs, space for washing machine, tiled flooring, radiator, double glazed window to rear, vaulted ceiling with velux window to rear, exposed timber beams, cupboard housing water softener, built in airing cupboard housing radiator, electric central heating system, telephone point, obscure double glazed window to side, door to rear garden, alarm control panel, doors to:
CLOAKROOM Two piece suite comprising low level W.C., pedestal hand-wash basin, tiled splash-backs, continued tiled flooring, obscure double glazed window to rear, vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beams.
STUDY/FAMILY ROOM 18' 2" x 18' 1" (5.54m x 5.51m) Fitted carpet, radiator x2, double glazed window to front x2, built in storage shelving, television and telephone point, cupboard housing electric fuse box, stairs to storage loft, door to annexe lobby.
STORAGE LOFT 19' 6" x 13' 3" (some restricted height) (5.94m x 4.04m) Access via a fixed set of wooden stairs with fitted carpet, velux window to front x2, built in storage shelving.
ANNEXE LOBBY Wood flooring, cloaks storage space, loft access hatch, doors to:
BEDROOM/SITTING ROOM 16' 10" x 11' 4" (5.13m x 3.45m) Offering a versatile space with wood flooring, electric storage heater, vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beams, built in double wardrobes x2, double glazed window and door to front.
SHOWER ROOM Three piece suite comprising low level W.C., pedestal hand-wash basin, shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower, tiled walls, continued wood flooring, electric towel rail x2, shaver light, smooth ceiling, extractor fan.
INNER HALLWAY Accessed from the main sitting room with wood flooring, radiator x2, double glazed window to front, exposed timber beams, recessed spotlighting, doors to:
DOUBLE BEDROOM 12' 5" x 9' 8" (3.78m x 2.95m) Fitted carpet, radiator, double glazed window to courtyard, built in range of wardrobes and matching overbed storage, television point, exposed timber beams, recessed spotlighting.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 12' 4" x 12' 3" (3.76m x 3.73m) Fitted carpet, radiator, double glazed full height window and door to courtyard, television and telephone point, recessed spotlighting and exposed timber beams, built in range of bedroom furniture with overbed storage cupboards.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 12' 8" x 8' 9" (3.86m x 2.67m) Fitted carpet, radiator, double glazed door to courtyard, television point, loft access hatch, recessed spotlighting, exposed timber beams, built in range of wardrobes and bedroom furniture.
FAMILY BATHROOM Four piece suite comprising low level W.C., wall mounted hand-wash basin, oversized panelled 'Jacuzzi' style bath, shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower, tiled splash-backs and flooring, heated towel rail, obscure double glazed window to front, recessed spotlighting, exposed timber beams.
STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING Offering an ideal storage/study space with fitted carpet, radiator, velux window to front x2, doors to:
DOUBLE BEDROOM 14' 4" x 13' 6" (4.37m x 4.11m) Fitted carpet, plinth level heating, double glazed window to side, built in wardrobes and dressing units, television and telephone point, recessed spotlighting.
FAMILY BATHROOM Five piece suite comprising low level W.C. with hidden cistern, bidet with mixer tap over, wall mounted hand-wash basin with mixer tap over, tiled bath with mixer tap, shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower and multi-jet shower, tiled walls, vinyl flooring, velux window to rear x2, heated towel rail, shaver light, built in storage cupboard with mirrored doors.
OUTSIDE REAR Leading from the utility room and the garden room access leads to the rear garden which offers a wealth of mature flower and shrub borders with enclosed hedge boundary. Providing an ideal patio seating area for morning coffee this private garden is the perfect supplement to the main courtyard.
COURTYARD GARDEN Accessed from the garden room and main sitting room this bright and sunny hard-standing courtyard provides the perfect space to relax and entertain. Whilst remaining low maintenance and private a variety of flowers and shrubbery can be found with a large patio area providing the perfect space for entertaining and alfresco dining.
GARAGE 16' 9" x 12' 6" (5.11m x 3.81m) Up and over door to front, obscure glazed window to side, storage above, power and light.