A wonderful, listed barn conversion with high ceilings and flexible living spaces has come up for sale in Forncett St Peter, near Long Stratton.
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Broad Barn on Northfield Road is a spacious Grade II listed barn conversion with five bedrooms and is currently on the market with Savills at a guide price of £800,000.
The barn’s spacious accommodation expands to over 3,300 sq ft, and the layout has been designed with flexibility in mind.
You are immediately met with the impressive scale of the property upon stepping into the large entrance hall, with a wooden split staircase and exposed beams adding to the sense of grandeur.
To the side of the entryway is an open-plan space that is currently used as a dining room but could potentially make a lovely snug, studio or homeworking area.
On the other side of the hall, a set of double doors opens into the sitting room, a cosy yet open space with further exposed beams to the walls and ceiling. Just off this room is a good-sized study, ideally situated for peace and quiet whilst working.
Elsewhere on the ground floor is the kitchen/dining room, a striking living space with a high, beamed ceiling and a huge gable end window with double doors to the outside letting in tonnes of natural light.
The exposed brick walls and slate tiles add to the rustic feel of the home, and the stylish white units with wood accents create a welcoming area to cook and socialise.
Adjoining the kitchen is another internal hallway leading to a useful utility, three of the five bedrooms, two with their own en suites, and a family bathroom with a skylight.
The grand staircase takes you up to a lovely family/games area on the first-floor landing. This generous and versatile space is flooded with natural light thanks to a set of large windows overlooking the front of the house, and a characterful timber beamed vaulted ceiling sits above.
Savills say that this part of the home would be ideal for older children who want to have their own space for activities.
Adjoining the family games area are a further two bedrooms, including the large principal bedroom which has its own en suite shower room and a unique internal window providing views to the beamed ceiling on the landing.
Savills notes that all fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Outside, Broad Barn sits within a plot of 0.66 acres and is approached through secure gates leading to a large gravel driveway with parking space for multiple vehicles. There is also a detached double garage and car ports.
The property’s gardens are mainly positioned to the front with an expansive area of lawn decorated with several planted fruit trees.
To the rear of Broad Barn is a private courtyard which can be accessed from the study and through double doors in the kitchen/dining room. This secluded sun trap is ideal for entertaining and alfresco dining.
The barn is located in the small village of Forncett St. Peter, which is approximately four miles from Long Stratton and six miles from the market town of Wymondham. Both towns offer an array of amenities, and Wymondham train station has good links to Norwich and Cambridge.
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Forncett St. Peter itself is home to a primary school, a public house and an interesting Grade I listed Saxon church.
For more information, please contact Savills.
PROPERTY FACTS
Broad Barn, Northfield Road
Guide price: £800,000
Savills, 01603 361924
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