11 bedroom barn conversion / farm house for sale

The Barn
A large detached unconverted barn dating back to the 1920s sitting in a tranquil and rural setting with magnificent open views of the surrounding countryside and yet having excellent communications, being only minutes from the B1150 and 4 miles from Norwich, airport and rail links. The current proposed planning permission allows for a highly contemporary conversion into 2 residential units, each of approximately 3, 000 sq ft . However this barn could also be converted into a stunning single dwelling of over 5, 000 sq ft, featuring floor to ceiling glazing to the whole of the west facing elevation, subject to the usual consents.

 

History
Built just after the First World War as craft workshops, where convalescing soldiers could learn new skills, this light-filled building became known locally as The Glass Barn on account of the large expanses of glass to the east and west elevations, and indeed floor to ceiling glazing forms a major part of the proposed conversion. Later, as the building took on a more agricultural role, the windows were filled in, although the original openings can still be seen internally.

 

The Approach
The Glass Barn is privately situated behind post and rail fencing on a very quiet country lane and to the front overlooks paddocks owned by the local horse sanctuary. It currently has two drives, one for each residential unit. Alternatively this could form an in-and-out drive if the barn is converted into a single residential property (subject to the usual consents). To the rear is approximately one acre of grounds (sts) with uninterrupted views west over open countryside.

 

Proposed Accommodation
Barn 1
• 5 bedrooms of which all 5 are ensuite
• Open plan kitchen and dining area
• Separate utility and laundry rooms
• Magnificent vaulted sitting room
• Galleried landing overlooking main reception areas with rural views from full height gable end window facing south
• Open plan reception with a series of magnificent full height glazed windows to west and views over open countryside

Barn 2
• 6 bedrooms of which 5 are ensuite with further family bathroom
• Open plan kitchen and dining area
• Separate utility and laundry rooms
• Stunning open plan reception with a series of magnificent full height glazed windows to west and views over open countryside
• Galleried landing overlooking main reception areas with rural views from full height gable end window facing north

 

Outside
The Glass barn sits in approximately 1 acre (sts) to be divided between the two properties with parking to the east and terraced to the other aspects.

 

Location
Stanninghall Barns stand in a very rural and tranquil setting on the outskirts of the tiny hamlet of Stanninghall, near Crostwick, and yet are just 4 miles north east of Norwich 2 miles south of Coltishall and 5 miles from the Norfolk Broads at Wroxham. The beautiful North Norfolk Coast is approximately 30 minutes by car.

 

Amenities
The Parish of Crostwick with its 15th Century Church of St Peter’s is set back behind the common. The most visible habitations are the White Horse Pub and The Old Rectory Country House Hotel.

The nearby village of Frettenham has a primary school, The Rose & Crown Pub, Nortons Farm Shop and a village hall.

The riverside village of Coltishall is less than 2 miles away with pretty riverside pubs and traditional buildings housing local shops and businesses including a post office, doctors surgery, Londis supermarket, pharmacy, fish & chip shop and a fruit & veg shop.

The popular destination of Wroxham, known as ‘the capital of the Norfolk Broads’ is approx. 5 miles away boasting a secondary school, hotels, restaurants, pubs, shops and a large department store with supermarket. Boat hire and river cruises are widely available as the villages of Wroxham and Hoveton are centred on the river Bure. It also has a train station with easy links to Norwich, Cromer and Sheringham.

Norwich is just over 8 miles (20 minutes by car) along the B1150 and 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. The most convenient hospital is the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital.

 

Education
The nearest schools are Frettenham Primary and Broadland High School at Hoveton. There is an excellent selection of independent schools in Norwich including Taverham Hall Prep, Town Close House Prep, The Norwich School, Norwich School for Girls, Langley School. Beeston Hall Prep and Greshams can be found to the north.

 

Travel
Norwich (via the B1150), London (via A47/All/M11) and the midlands (via A47/A14) are all easily accessible. Train links are available from Hoveton/Wroxham to Norwich and then London and to the North Norfolk Coast. Norwich Airport is 6.5 miles away and London Stansted Airport is accessible via rail or by car.

 

Directions
From Norwich take the B1150 North Walsham Road. On reaching Crostwick turn left into Hall Lane. After 1/2 mile bear right into Stanninghall Road. The entrance to the barns can be found on the left, marked with a Barn Masters for sale board.

 

Council Authority
Broadland District Council
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Planning granted in accordance with a number of conditions and plans. A copy of these permissions are available to view through Barn Masters.

 

Services
Water is connected, electric and a private sewage system is to be installed.

 

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Barn Masters