Property description
Sowerbys are delighted to offer this highly impressive barn conversion, occupying pleasant grounds of approximately 0.5 acres (sts) overlooking fields on the outskirts of the pretty mid-Norfolk village of Sporle. The barn has been finished to the highest standard with solid oak flooring and joinery throughout, with an array of exposed roof timbers to complement other features such as original brick and flint work. The open plan kitchen/breakfast room is a superb space with vaulted ceilings and a comprehensive range of fitted units with granite work surfaces, including an island unit. The main reception room, again has full height vaulted ceilings with a mezzanine gallery which overlooks the rest of the room. In all there are five bedrooms, two of which are en-suite. There is also a delightful garden room which overlooks the private south facing gardens. The outside space is accessed through a pair of timber security gates which open on to a long driveway which leads in turn to the double garage. The gardens include an enclosed section of lawn, paved entertaining area and a further range of outbuildings.
SPORLE The village of Sporle lies close to the historic market town of Swaffham. There is a village primary school, pub, two churches, a Methodist chapel and community centre. Swaffham is a thriving and historic market town situated approximately 15 miles east of King's Lynn and about 30 miles from Norwich. There is an extensive range of local amenities including shops, Waitrose supermarket, pubs and restaurants together with a variety of leisure and sports activities including an excellent Golf Club. The town has an extremely popular Saturday market and many interesting historic buildings including the parish church and 'The Buttercross'.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES :- Steps up to an oak posted entrance canopy with courtesy light and a partially glazed timber door to
ENTRANCE PORCH 6' 5" x 5' 9" (1.96m x 1.76m) A pleasantly bright entrance area with floor to ceiling obscure glass windows on the front elevation, allowing natural light to flood in. Tiled flooring, radiator and door to kitchen/breakfast room. The entrance porch also serves as a useful lobby area with more than adequate space for the storage of boots, coats and shoes.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 28' 1" x 14' 2" (8.58m x 4.32m) A delightful open-plan area with vaulted ceilings and an array of exposed timberwork within the roof. At one end of the room, the fitted kitchen includes an extensive range of cream fronted base level and wall mounted storage units with a central island. Granite work surfaces throughout with matching upstands and a 1.5 bowl sink unit with mixer tap set into the countertops beneath a window on the gable wall. The work surfaces also incorporate a breakfast bar. There are two further windows within the kitchen which overlook the rear gardens as well as a door to the laundry room. Fitted Rangemaster oven with five ring gas burner and built in extractor hood. Integrated appliances include a refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher. Heated towel rail, plinth heater and tiled flooring which continues into the breakfast area, where there are a pair of fully glazed oak doors with steps down onto the rear patio. Window to front, television point, radiator and door to sitting room.
LAUNDRY ROOM 9' 6" x 5' 2" (2.90m x 1.58m) A further range of low level storage units extend along one wall beneath granite work surfaces with matching upstands, also incorporating a single bowl porcelain sink beneath a window which overlooks the front garden. Integrated washing machine and tumble dryer, floor mounted oil boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating to the property, tiled flooring and radiator.
SITTING ROOM 23' 11" x 20' 0" (7.30m x 6.12m) A breath-taking main reception room with fully vaulted ceilings which measure over 18ft at the apex. At one end of the room, a brick built fireplace houses a cast-iron wood-burning stove with a feature chimney breast above. Oak flooring, exposed brick and timberwork and an impressive oak staircase which rises to the galleried landing. Television point, three radiators and glazed double doors opening to the garden room and the inner hall.
GARDEN ROOM 17' 8" x 11' 1" (5.40m x 3.40m) A brightly lit reception room with oak framed double glazed units comprising two elevations with roof lights on the south facing elevation. Tiled flooring, radiators and double doors opening to the paved entertaining area.
INNER HALL The inner hall links the main reception space to the bedroom accommodation with doors opening to four bedrooms as well as the family bathroom, utility room and cloakroom. The split-level hall also steps down to a partially glazed rear entrance door opening to the garden.
GUEST BEDROOM 14' 2" x 11' 4" (4.33m x 3.46m) Pleasantly proportioned and beautifully appointed double bedroom with an oak framed double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. The main sleeping area is open-plan to a dressing area, where there are two pairs of built in double wardrobes providing internal shelving and hanging space. Within the dressing area, there is a further window to the rear aspect. Television point, two radiators and door to en-suite.
EN-SUITE 9' 4" x 7' 9" (2.85m x 2.38m) Stylishly appointed suite comprising double width tiled enclosure with glass doors and a contemporary chrome shower over, free-standing roll top bath with shower attachment, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Tiled flooring, partially tiled walls, fitted vanity unit with mirrored doors, obscure glass window to rear, heated towel rail and radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 13' 7" x 10' 5" (4.15m x 3.18m) Double aspect bedroom with windows to front and side and an exposed timber beam in the ceiling. Door to built in storage cupboard, two radiators and television point.
FAMILY BATHROOM Another luxuriously appointed suite comprising tiled enclosure with glass door and chrome shower over, free-standing roll top bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal washbasin and close coupled WC. Built in vanity unit, tiled flooring, obscure glass window to front, heated towel rail and radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR 9' 11" x 9' 5" (3.04m x 2.89m) A trio of built in storage cupboards extending along one wall with high level storage compartments over. Window with field views to the side aspect, television point and radiator.
BEDROOM FIVE 10' 9" x 8' 10" (3.30m x 2.70m) Built in storage cupboards providing internal shelving and hanging space, window to side, television point and radiator.
CLOAKROOM Adjacent to the rear door and with suite comprising close coupled WC and wall mounted washbasin. Tiled flooring and radiator.
UTILITY ROOM 8' 11" x 6' 0" (2.73m x 1.85m) A useful internal storage room, currently housing a chest freezer and also a useful area for the storage of coats, boots and shoes. Obscure glass window to side, radiator and tiled flooring.
FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING 10' 1" x 10' 0" (3.08m x 3.07m) A charming design feature creating a versatile space which overlooks the main sitting room. Built in airing cupboard housing a pressurised hot water cylinder and fitted shelving unit. There is also a further low level door which opens into a useful eaves' storage compartment. Radiator and door to master bedroom.
MASTER BEDROOM 16' 3" x 12' 10" (4.97m x 3.92m) A most charming master suite with two pairs of built in double wardrobes and a feature brick-framed window high on the gable wall. Two roof lights on the rear pitch, one of which can be accessed via an oak step ladder where the views of the surrounding countryside can be fully enjoyed. Television point, radiator and door to en-suite.
EN-SUITE Comprising tiled enclosure with glass door and shower over, panel sided bath with tiled surround, washbasin built into storage unit and close coupled WC. Heated towel rail, radiator and a triangular obscure glass panel borrowing light from the gallery.
OUTSIDE Immediately to the front of the barn, there is a parking bay for two vehicles, however, at the corner of the plot there are a pair of electrically operated gates which open onto a substantial driveway which extends into the rear garden. The driveway continues to the front of the detached double garage building, providing secure storage for a caravan or motorhome. The rear gardens have been pleasantly landscaped with tiered pathways created from stone banks, with various areas of neatly maintained lawn. There is also a completely private Indian sandstone terrace which can be accessed from the barn via the garden room and kitchen/breakfast room. From the driveway, there is a five bar timber gate which opens onto a fully enclosed area of lawn which is ideal for families with large dogs or potentially to house other livestock. Throughout the grounds there are a number of storage buildings of timber construction as well as a substantial dog run/kennel, which could be easily removed if required.
SERVICES CONNECTED The property is connected to mains electricity and water supply. Oil fired central heating supplemented by a wood-burning stove and treatment plant installed in 2009 for drainage.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D. Ref:- 8560-6332-8209-1284-8992
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://www.epcregister.com/ and enter in the reference number above.
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