Detached house for sale in The Green, Saxlingham Nethergate, Norwich, Norfolk NR15

Manor Barn is a substantial and elevated barn conversion of timber frame construction under a tiled roof. The property is light and airy and offers well-proportioned family-sized accommodation with the potential to create further living and entertaining space if required, subject to the necessary planning permissions. Of particular note is the open plan living, drawing and dining room which offer excellent entertaining and family space with stunning views over the private and secluded, well landscaped gardens. The existing owner has maintained the character of the barn and retained many period features including internal exposed brick and timber work, whilst also updating the property.<br /><br />The property is accessed via a private driveway and has a substantial garage / barn which currently houses various garden machinery and items, however could lend itself to further ancillary accommodation if required. The gardens are beautifully kept and are mainly laid to lawn with shrub and hedge borders.<br /><br />Manor Barn is situated on the edge of the sought after village of Saxlingham Nethergate, in a hamlet known as Saxlingham Green. Saxlingham Nethergate has a well-regarded village school, and Hempnall which is about 1 mile away provides local shopping facilities including a post office/village store, butcher, doctor and pharmacy. Saxlingham Green is a particularly tranquil and picturesque hamlet, with a number of fine houses located off The Green. Saxlingham Nethergate also has a sports centre and a thriving local community. Norwich, the Cathedral City is the regional centre for East Anglia, providing a comprehensive range of amenities; having an outstanding University, it is currently the only unesco City of Literature in England. There are a wealth of fine schools, a rail station with regular trains to London Liverpool Street, an International airport, and Diss rail station just 16 miles south has a London service of approximately 90 minutes.