House for sale in Long Lane, Norwich, Norfolk - 7 bedrooms, 6 reception rooms, 1 bathroom

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The most outstanding restoration of a Norfolk Barn. The attention to detail of this Barn is phenomal, whilst the Barn in total boasts 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 6 reception rooms sitting in just under an acre of beautiful gardens. Bluebell Barn has so much versitility, whether as a family home or utilising the make-up of the Barn as a possible Bed and Breakfast or Holiday Lets. The potential is endless, all incorporated in the most sympathetic of conversions with respect to materials and design used, such as exposed brickwork and extensive use of oak.

Accommodation

The Barn
Bluebell Barn is a traditional timber framed former threshing barn with some brick and flint additions under a pitched pantile roof.  The barn was one of the first to be converted for the TV programme Home Front.  Vastly improved and extended by the present owners, the inherent character of the barn’s superb exposed timber framed structure has been kept.

Approach    
The barn is approached by a shared farm track that leads off a quiet lane.  A five bar gate and gravelled driveway takes you to the front of the barn, passing the two bedroom cottage to your left with the annex to you right.

Kitchen     
The kitchen with its handmade, country style, cream fronted floor units, offer vast storage space, while the beamed walls encompassing the room above the solid timber work surfaces add authenticity and warmth.  The kitchen houses a Stanley range cooker, ceramic butler sink and island unit, with space for a table and chairs and a window seat completing this space as a fabulous family room.

Ground Floor  
The former threshing area is at the hub of this barn and houses a majestic timber staircase which takes your eye from the beamed walls to the impressive exposed vaulted and beamed ceiling.  The main barn encompasses a partly tongue and grooved sitting room with the charming bedroom 4 and ensuite beyond.  The relaxing garden room, has a wood burning stove and probably offers the best views, is reached by passing through the brick weaved bar.  The office is accessed through the dining area, part of the main threshing barn which allows stunning countryside views both to the north and south.

Upstairs     
The mezzanine area at the top of the stairs offers a cosy carpeted seating area, again affording superb views of the surrounding landscape and the impressive barn structure.  The master bedroom, a truly charming room with a wealth of exposed beams, has its own roll top bath ensuite.  The opposite end of the barn offers two quaint bedrooms, one single and one double which share a bathroom.  Velux roof lights allow light to flood in where the windows provide views and charm.

Annex     
The adjoined annex is accessed via the gravelled driveway.  This single storey building houses a large utility area along with living space, incorporating a charming shower room and a romantic country bedroom.  Two adjoined offices can be accessed, again via the driveway.

Cottage                
This two bedroom cottage exuding tradition and charm comprises of a kitchen/breakfast room, lounge leading to a ground floor bedroom and shower room.  Stairs take you to a further bedroom on the first floor.  The low ceilings lend to the cosiness while the French doors from the lounge extend the space in summer to provide an outside eating patio.

Exterior       
From the gate, a driveway takes you around a lawned area with sheds and greenhouse to further lawns and bbq patio to the rear of the property.  The views here are truly breathtaking from the farmland to the grazing sheep.  A summerhouse sits in the corner while a unique “ship” tree house, which appeared in a Telegraph newspaper review, perches in a substantial tree overlooking the garden.  A peaceful and charming property.

Location
The village of Banham is only 6 miles from Attleborough on the A11 and just under 8 miles from the A140 at Long Stratton.  Banham is about 6 miles north of the market town of Diss where a market operates every Friday coinciding with a local antiques and collectables auction held at Gazes Saleroom.   Approximately 20 minutes by car is Thetford Forest a patchwork of pines, heathland and broadleaves providing the ideal setting for a day out, and a welcome refuge for a rich variety of animal and plant life.  Norwich being about 30 minutes by car along the A11 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.

Travel
The A11 provides goods links to Norwich, London {via the M11}, Cambridge {via the A14} and The Midlands, Ipswich is easily accessible from the A140.
Train links are available at Diss to both Norwich and London.  Also, good links to both Norwich Airport and London Stansted Airport via trains and cars using the A140 and A14 respectively.

Amenities
The local GP surgery is in Kenninghall and the nearest hospital being Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, with Dentists locally in Attleborough.

Education
Within 15 miles there is a selection of independent schools including:
The New Eccles hall School (co-educational, ages 3-16)
Riddlesworth Hall Prep School (co-educational, ages 3-16)
Hethersett Old Hall (girls, ages 4-18)
Thetford Grammar School (co-educational, ages 6-18)
Town Close House Prep School (co-educational, ages 3-13)
Notre Dame Prep School (co-educational, ages 3-11)
Stretton School (co-educational, ages 1-8)
Norwich High School for Girls (girls, ages 3-18)
Norwich School (co-educational, ages 7-18)
Langley School (co-educational, ages 10-18
Taverham Hall School (co-educational, ages 3-13)

Within 4 miles of Banham there are several schools:
Feeding into Old Buckenham High School are the following schools:
Banham Community Primary
Carleton Rode CE VA Primary
Old Buckenham Community Primary
Bunwell Primary
Kenninghall Primary
Eccles, Hargham & Wilby CE VA Primary

Council Authority
Breckland Council
Elizabeth House
Walpole Loke
Dereham
NR19 1EE

Telephone : 01362 656870

Barn Council Tax Band is G
Annex Council Tax Band is A

Services
Mains water and electricity connected.  Drainage is via a private treatment plant.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment through the Barn Masters

 

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property reference: BRNM999000128

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