Property description
Converted by the current owners in 2007, this beautiful barn conversion sits on a plot of approximately half an acre (sts). The property has beautiful views over the west-facing garden and neighbouring fields to the ancient woodlands beyond. The barn is highly energy efficient with underfloor heating throughout, a ground source heat pump, high specification double-glazing and high levels of insulation, reducing running costs to those of a typical terraced house.
The property has been designed and built as a family home and comprises; entrance hall, utility room, family bathroom, four large bedrooms, two en-suites, open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining area, snug and office. The property is finished to a high specification and benefits from Welsh oak windows and external doors, with solid oak, reclaimed hardwood and slate flooring.
HOCKERING The small village of Hockering is just east of Dereham and north west of the city of Norwich and has great access to the A47. Set in a very rural location, the village has quiet lanes and footpaths suitable for those wishing to explore the Norfolk countryside on foot or by bicycle. The church of St Michael is a traditional 14th century church, located on The Street. Hockering is approximately 6 miles from Dereham, which has a comprehensive selection of shops, including supermarkets, pubs and restaurants, cinema, schools, sports and leisure facilities. It is also only 10 miles to the centre of Norwich and a 15 minute drive to the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :- Solid oak door opening to...
ENTRANCE HALL Slate flooring, recessed spotlights, space for coats and shoes, two windows to courtyard area, patio doors to rear decking area, doorway through to open-plan lounge/ kitchen/dining area and doors to utility, bathroom and bedrooms.
UTILITY Continuation of slate flooring, window to rear, base units with ceramic sink and mixer tap, clothes area and space for washing machine.
BATHROOM Continuation of slate flooring, frosted glass window to rear, exposed brick wall, heated towel radiator, free- standing roll-top bath, walk-in shower and washbasin.
OPEN-PLAN LOUNGE/KITCHEN/DINING AREA 39' 10" x 19' 9" (12.14m x 6.02m) Boasting high ceilings and exposed beams and timbers with solid oak flooring, full-height windows to front and rear, patio doors to decking, patio doors to rear garden and stable door to side. Wood-burning stove set on tiled hearth, exposed brick wall, kitchen fitted with base and wall units, solid oak worktop over and twin integrated ovens and induction hob with extractor over. Double ceramic sink with mixer and filtered water tap, window to front, mixture of light fittings to include recessed spotlights and pendant lights and stairs to mezzanine/snug.
MEZZANINE/SNUG 14' 8" x 13' 5" (4.47m x 4.09m) A wonderful place to sit and enjoy the views over farmland with two windows to rear and Velux windows. Solid oak flooring.
OFFICE 14' 8" x 6' 0" (4.47m x 1.83m) Solid oak flooring, Velux windows to front.
MASTER SUITE 17' 5" x 13' 9" (5.31m x 4.19m) On entering the master suite there is a dressing room with reclaimed hardwood flooring, full length mirror and space for clothing and shoes. Into the bedroom, there is a continuation of hardwood flooring and patio doors to decking.
EN-SUITE Free-standing roll-top bath, WC, washbasin, frosted glass window to front and heated towel radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 17' 5" max x 10' 2" (5.31m max x 3.1m) Window to front, fitted carpet and large built in storage cupboard.
EN-SUITE Slate tiled floor, window to front, corner shower, WC and washbasin.
BEDROOM THREE 13' 9" x 13' 6" (4.19m x 4.11m) Window to front, exposed brick wall and fitted carpet.
BEDROOM FOUR 13' 6" x 9' 2" (4.11m x 2.79m) Window to front and fitted carpet.
OUTSIDE Accessed via a sweeping shingle driveway with ample parking for several vehicles. There is a hedge to the front with two small lawned areas behind. Parking area, double cart-shed, large workshop/store. To the rear of the property is a very pretty garden with two decking areas, patio, lawned garden enclosed by picket fencing and a children's play area.
DIRECTIONS From our Dereham office take the A47 towards Norwich. Take the left hand turning signposted Hockering and continue along the street, taking a left hand turning to Heath Road. Continue on this road for approximately ¾ of a mile where the property can be found on the left hand side.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D. Ref:- 8164-7126-2180-5486-5906
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://www.epcregister.com/ and enter in the reference number above.
AGENTS NOTE Available unfurnished.
One pet considered.
The oven and integrated dishwasher will remain at the property.
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