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LimeTree Barn, Forncett
The Barn
Lime Tree Barn is a traditional clay lump barn built on a dwarf wall of Norfolk red brick under a pan tile roof. The grade 11 listed Barn which forms part of a development of three, attached to one on the Northern boundary is a classic example of a Threshing Barn. With one bay either side of the threshing floor. The sympathetic and uniquely designed conversion creates great space and a versatile family home, whilst retaining many of the characteristics and features that make a barn so unique.
The Approach
Approached via a shared gravel access road with grounds and open farmland to the Eastern side. A pair of tall wooden gates lead into a private walled courtyard with lawn area double redbrick cart lodge and garage together with parking for several vehicles. Two wide terracotta steps lead up to the recessed glazed main entrance which leads directly into the dining room.
Accommodation
Immediately on entering, you are welcomed by an impressive sense of both light and space with the double height windows and vaulted ceiling, heavily timbered all set off with an oak floor. The flexibility of the barn accommodation boasts great potential to any purchaser. It could be said that there are 2 sitting rooms, one for children one for adults. However which is which, the upstairs sitting room has the most divine aspect and views over the rolling countryside all enhanced internally with the beautifully restored oak eaves tie beam and vaulted ceilings with exposed timbers. The hand crafted oak staircase between the dining room and upstairs sitting room winds either to the sitting room or up to the vast master bedroom and its ensuite. Through the first floor sitting room on the Southern side you step down into a study.
Back on the ground floor leading from the dining room you pass through an inner hall with a useful storage cupboard housing the underfloor heating controls. Cloakroom with low level WC and wash basin, slate floor covering. The inner hall leads on to a natural slate floored kitchen. More natural materials have been used here as well as the floor, oak worktops and exposed red brick piers. The most outstanding and ornate oak screen creates such a feel of space and airiness within this room and provides access to the brick paved south facing courtyard garden – an ideal external entertaining area. From the Kitchen there is a hallway that leads to the rest of the ground floor accommodation comprising of 3 bedrooms, which 2 have ensuite shower rooms. The other bedroom has the benefit of using the enormous family bathroom, which is dominated by the most amazing of massaging shower cubicles, a roll top bath and gorgeous reclaimed vanity unit. The engine room of the Barn can be found in the utility room containing the oil fired boiler and all the hot water requirements and spaces for ‘white’ appliances.
Outside
The barn sits on approximately 1 acre subject to survey and is surrounded mainly by farmland with outstanding views to the Eastern and Southern aspects. The garden itself is split into two main areas one is positioned the other side of the shared access into the properties and provides an area ideal for either horses or sporting activities. The remaining garden in the front is set mostly to lawn with a gravel driveway providing turning area and parking. To the rear or Southern side is a block paved patio area all enclosed with in brick and render walls.
Location
The village of Forncett St Peter is just off the A140 and approximately 4 miles west of the town of Long Stratton and is approximately 15 minutes by car from the market town of Attleborough. Forncett St Peter is served with a village pub and bus service, the nearest post office being in Long Stratton.
Norwich is just under 13 miles away along the A140 provides a wider variety of shopping, commercial and leisure facilities; these include a full range of sports clubs and societies, restaurants and high street stores. Set in the heart of East Anglia, the historic city of Norwich has everything you would desire of a vibrant regional capital. You will find a modern cultural city with beautiful heritage, vibrant nightlife, sophisticated shopping and mouth-watering restaurants. Norwich is the most complete medieval city in Britain. It’s also one of the top 5 places to shop! The recently refurbished market, which stands below the Castle, is the largest open-air market in the country with stalls selling a wide range of goods, 6 days a week.
Wymondham (approximately 6 miles) is a delightful market town with a market cross that was re-built after suffering fire damage in 1615 AD. It has some outstanding old buildings a good range of shops and other facilities. The market runs every Friday.
Attleborough (approximately 8 miles) is a market town, granted the right to hold a weekly market in the 13th century, and still exercising that right every Thursday to this day.
Diss (approximately 11 miles) lies in the beautiful Waveney Valley, was established around one of the deepest natural inland lakes in the country. A market that operates every Friday and coincides with a local antiques and collectables auction which is held at Gazes Saleroom. Speciality markets, flea markets and farmers markets are also held regularly.
The Broads (approximately 20 miles) is Britain's largest nationally protected wetland - the whole area is 303 sq km. Its rivers, broads (shallow lakes), marshes and fens make it a unique area, rich in rare habitats, which support a myriad plants and animals. The Broads is also one of Europe's most popular inland waterways. Once an essential transport network, today the waterways are used for recreation.
Ipswich (approximately 35 miles) is a multi-cultural centre for business, culture, entertainment and sport. The county town of Suffolk is the fastest growing regional centre in the East of England. Home to University Campus Suffolk and Suffolk New College, the Regent Theatre and the Corn Exchange, Ipswich is a vibrant, thriving centre. Team Ipswich, promoting sport in the community ahead of the 2012 London Olympic Games, and the IP-City Network, a hi-tech business cluster for the wider Ipswich area, are also both based here.
Travel
Manor Farm is 2 miles from the A140 which has access to Diss and Norwich. The A140 links to the A47 which has connections to Yarmouth and King’s Lynn. London and the Midlands are accessible via the A11 and A14.
Train links are available at Diss to both Norwich and London Liverpool Station. Journey time to London Liverpool Station is approximately 15 minutes to Diss by car and then 1½ hours to London by train. Also, good links to both Norwich International Airport and London Stansted Airport via trains and cars using the A140 and A14 respectively.
Amenities
Good places to visit locally include, Redwings Horse Sanctuary at Hapton (10 minutes drive), Dunston Hall Golf Club at Dunston Hall (under 20 minutes drive), the Mid Norfolk Railway (20 minutes drive) running between Wymondham and Dereham.
The local GP surgery is in Long Stratton, Newton Flotman and Saxlingham Nethergate and the nearest hospital being Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, with Dentists locally in Mulbarton and Long Stratton.
Education
Within 10 miles of Forncett St. Peter there are several primary schools including Preston CE VC Primary, Newton Flotman CE VC Primary, Hapton CE VC Primary, Saxlingham Nethergate CE VC Primary, St Mary’s CE VC Junior, Manor Field Infant & Nursery, Hempnall Primary, Forncett St Peter CE VA Primary, Shelton with Hardwick Community, Aslacton Primary all feeding into Long Stratton High School.
Independent schools are found in Diss the Riddlesworth Hall Preparatory School, Taverham Hall School in Taverham both taking boys and girls up to the age of 13. There is also Wymondham College being the largest state boarding school in the UK taking boys and girls from the age of 11.
In Norwich there are several independent schools to choose from including Town Close House School taking both boys and girls up to the age of 13, the Notre Dame Preparatory School caters for all ages and Norwich School for boys up to the age of 18.
Local Authority
South Norfolk Council
South Norfolk House
Swan Lane
Long Stratton
Norfolk
NR15 2XE
Telephone: (01508) 533633
Council Tax Band is to be assessed.
Services
Mains water and electricity connected. Oil fired central heating via radiators and underfloor to ground floor. There is a private drainage system.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment through Barn Masters.
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property reference: BRNM999000126
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