Guide price
£500,000
3 bed barn conversion for saleHome Farm Lane, Merton, Thetford IP25
3 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC Rating: D
Just added
Freehold
About this property
Guide Price £500,000 - £525,000
Approx. 1/3 Acre Private Plot (stms)
Lateral Living in the Norfolk Countryside
Open Plan Kitchen-Diner-Living Space
Easy Access to Watton Town Centre Amenities
Three Double Bedrooms with Views out to Garden
En-Suite Shower Room and Family Bathroom
Glorious Uninterrupted Field Views
A Home on the Historic Peddars Way
Guide Price £500,000 - £525,000
Mill Hill Barn is a detached, single-storey three-bedroom barn set within approximately one-third of an acre in the Norfolk village of Merton, enjoying open countryside views. Offering well-proportioned accommodation, generous outdoor space and the ease of single-storey living, it provides a peaceful rural setting within easy reach of nearby Watton.
At the heart of the home is a substantial open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, creating a versatile space for everyday living and entertaining. The property also offers three double bedrooms, including one with an en suite, alongside a family bathroom. The barn-style proportions give the accommodation a distinctive character and sense of space.
Outside, the private plot provides ample room for outdoor living, gardening and entertaining, with uninterrupted open fields beyond adding to the sense of privacy and space. There is also scope to personalise the property through furnishing, landscaping and individual improvements.
Merton offers a peaceful countryside setting sat on Peddars Way, while nearby Watton provides a range of everyday amenities including shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and schools.
Combining three double bedrooms, generous lateral accommodation, a substantial open-plan living space and a private one-third-acre plot, Mill Hill Barn offers a flexible and characterful home in the Norfolk countryside.
Merton
Merton is a small and picturesque Norfolk village set within the peaceful countryside of Breckland, just a few miles from the market town of Watton. With its rural setting, historic buildings and close-knit community, the village offers a quintessential taste of Norfolk country life.
At the heart of the village is the historic St Peter’s Church, a charming flint church with a distinctive round tower, set within a tranquil churchyard overlooking Merton Hall and its surrounding parkland. The Merton Estate has been associated with the de Grey family since the 14th century, giving the village a rich and enduring connection to Norfolk’s history.
Merton Hall forms an important part of the village’s heritage. The original hall was largely destroyed by fire in 1956, although the Victorian wing and historic Clock House remain. The estate and its associated buildings provide a striking backdrop to the surrounding countryside.
Peddars Way, one of Norfolk’s best-known footpaths, runs from Knettishall Heath through the countryside to the coast. The route passes through areas of special scientific interest, particularly important for nesting birds, helping to protect the surrounding landscape and making large-scale development in the area very unlikely.
The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying the peaceful rural landscape, while nearby Watton provides a wider range of everyday amenities and services.
Services connected
Mains electricity. Shared water source via borehole. Drainage via treatment plant. Oil fired central heating and wood burner. Property also benefits from solar panels.
Council tax
Band D.
Energy efficiency rating
C. Ref: To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys.
Tenure
Freehold.
Location
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Parking - Off Street
Disclaimer
These particulars are provided as a guide only and do not form part of any offer or contract. Sowerbys and its representatives have no authority to make or give representations or warranties. All descriptions, measurements, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact. Buyers should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the information through inspection or professional advice. Services, appliances and equipment have not been tested and no warranty can be given as to their condition. Planning permissions, building regulations and other consents should be verified by the buyer’s legal adviser. In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering regulations, proceeding buyers must complete a digital id check through our compliance partner. A charge of £48 including VAT per sale or purchase applies. Leasehold buyers should confirm ground rent, service charges and lease details with their legal adviser.
Mill Hill Barn is a detached, single-storey three-bedroom barn set within approximately one-third of an acre in the Norfolk village of Merton, enjoying open countryside views. Offering well-proportioned accommodation, generous outdoor space and the ease of single-storey living, it provides a peaceful rural setting within easy reach of nearby Watton.
At the heart of the home is a substantial open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, creating a versatile space for everyday living and entertaining. The property also offers three double bedrooms, including one with an en suite, alongside a family bathroom. The barn-style proportions give the accommodation a distinctive character and sense of space.
Outside, the private plot provides ample room for outdoor living, gardening and entertaining, with uninterrupted open fields beyond adding to the sense of privacy and space. There is also scope to personalise the property through furnishing, landscaping and individual improvements.
Merton offers a peaceful countryside setting sat on Peddars Way, while nearby Watton provides a range of everyday amenities including shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and schools.
Combining three double bedrooms, generous lateral accommodation, a substantial open-plan living space and a private one-third-acre plot, Mill Hill Barn offers a flexible and characterful home in the Norfolk countryside.
Merton
Merton is a small and picturesque Norfolk village set within the peaceful countryside of Breckland, just a few miles from the market town of Watton. With its rural setting, historic buildings and close-knit community, the village offers a quintessential taste of Norfolk country life.
At the heart of the village is the historic St Peter’s Church, a charming flint church with a distinctive round tower, set within a tranquil churchyard overlooking Merton Hall and its surrounding parkland. The Merton Estate has been associated with the de Grey family since the 14th century, giving the village a rich and enduring connection to Norfolk’s history.
Merton Hall forms an important part of the village’s heritage. The original hall was largely destroyed by fire in 1956, although the Victorian wing and historic Clock House remain. The estate and its associated buildings provide a striking backdrop to the surrounding countryside.
Peddars Way, one of Norfolk’s best-known footpaths, runs from Knettishall Heath through the countryside to the coast. The route passes through areas of special scientific interest, particularly important for nesting birds, helping to protect the surrounding landscape and making large-scale development in the area very unlikely.
The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying the peaceful rural landscape, while nearby Watton provides a wider range of everyday amenities and services.
Services connected
Mains electricity. Shared water source via borehole. Drainage via treatment plant. Oil fired central heating and wood burner. Property also benefits from solar panels.
Council tax
Band D.
Energy efficiency rating
C. Ref: To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys.
Tenure
Freehold.
Location
What3words: ///visitor.shipwreck.upper
website tags
village-spirit
family-life
fresh-visions
Parking - Off Street
Disclaimer
These particulars are provided as a guide only and do not form part of any offer or contract. Sowerbys and its representatives have no authority to make or give representations or warranties. All descriptions, measurements, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact. Buyers should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the information through inspection or professional advice. Services, appliances and equipment have not been tested and no warranty can be given as to their condition. Planning permissions, building regulations and other consents should be verified by the buyer’s legal adviser. In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering regulations, proceeding buyers must complete a digital id check through our compliance partner. A charge of £48 including VAT per sale or purchase applies. Leasehold buyers should confirm ground rent, service charges and lease details with their legal adviser.
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