Property history of Hall Farm, Lound, Lowestoft NR32 5LJ, 15th Jun 2009

An impressive two storey former threshing barn sympathetically converted to create a contemporary 5 bedroom family home in an unspoilt and rural area of Suffolk within easy reach of the Heritage Coast. The barn has been finished to the very highest specification and of particular note are the enormous sitting room with adjacent sunroom and the spacious vaulted mezzanine area on the first floor with its far reaching rural views.

The barn A stunning 18th Century former threshing barn in an unspoilt rural location close to the coast. The barn and attached Victorian brick additions have been expertly and creatively converted to form two separate dwellings, finished to an exceptionally high specification and with meticulous attention to detail and quality of finishes throughout.

Barn 2: The impressive two storey former threshing barn has been sympathetically converted to create a contemporary five bedroom family home in an unspoilt and rural area of Suffolk within easy reach of the Heritage Coast. The barn has been finished to the very highest specification and of particular note are the enormous sitting room with adjacent sunroom and the spacious vaulted mezzanine area on the first floor with its far reaching rural views.
 

the approach A long shared driveway leads through a five bar gate into a private gravelled parking and turning area adjacent to the main front entrance of the barn. There is a stone path around the perimeter of the barn leading to the garden, rear patio and the boot/utility room door. 

accommodation - 5 bedrooms, of which 4 are on the first floor with impressive vaulted ceilings. The 5th bedroom is located on the ground floor. The Master bedroom and bedroom 2 both have contemporary ensuite bathrooms with Jacuzzi baths and separate showers. Bedroom 3 has an ensuite with shower and bedrooms 4 and 5 are served by a large family bathroom.

- Stunning mezzanine on first floor with striking glazed gallery overlooking the dining area and rear patio to one side and ballastraded gallery over the main hall with far reaching views through the full height glazed barn opening.

- Vast sitting room with an Aga woodburner set in a brick fireplace, beautiful oak floors and adjacent open plan sunroom filling the space with light. The pammet floored sunroom has double doors leading out to the secluded rear patio.

- Bespoke hand painted kitchen with dark granite work surfaces, traditional pammet floor, butlers sink and Belling range oven, which opens into the vaulted dining hall. There is a separate utility and cloakroom with a shower off the kitchen with separate outside access.

 

outside The well proportioned and private lawned garden to the rear is south facing with uninterrupted views across the rural countryside towards the beautiful Somerleyton Estate. There is a further walled patio area outside the sunroom/dining hall, ideal for outdoor entertaining. 

location The charming and peaceful village of Lound near Blundeston (2 miles), lies inland between Lowestoft to the south and Great Yarmouth to the north. Hall Farm is approximately 5 miles from Oulton Broad, the most southerly of The Norfolk Broads and a busy tourist and sporting centre, and 7 miles from the popular seaside resort of Great Yarmouth. The nearest coastal point is only 1.6 miles at Hopton on Sea. 

amenities The village of Lound is a traditional East Anglian village with a Church, a school (Lothingland Middle School), a traditional pub/restaurant "The Village Maid", a Village Hall dating back to the 1900's and even boasts a garden centre. There is a 24 hour convenience store a mile away towards the A12.

2 miles to the south East the village of Blundeston has an excellent Church of England primary school affiliated to the Church of St Mary with its Saxon round tower, two pubs and even a scuba diving centre! Also nearby is the beautiful Somerleyton Hall with its Maize and gardens and Fritton Country Park.

The UK's most easterly town of Lowestoft is approximately 6 miles away on the edge of the Broads National Park and provides all the amenities you would expect from a thriving coastal town. With its ever popular sandy beaches and South Pier, Lowestoft also hosts the renowned annual Seafront Air Festival.

Great Yarmouth to the north "gateway of the Norfolk Broads to the sea", has been a popular seaside resort since 1760's with its popular beach and promenades.

The cathedral city of Norwich with all its cultural and commercial amenities is 25 miles away to the west.
 

education The nearest primary school is Blundeston Primary and Lothingland Middle School is in Lound.
There are a number of independent schools within easy reach such as: Langley School, near Loddon; Henstead Preparatory near Beccles and St Felix School, Southwold. Further afield, there is an excellent selection of independent schools in Norwich.
 

travel The A12 is easily accessible and provides excellent links with Ipswich and London to the south and Great Yarmouth to the North. Norwich has an international airport and is linked by the A47 providing access to Stanstead airport, the Midlands and beyond via the M11 and A14 respectively. Nearby Somerleyton train station is on the Norwich to Lowestoft line with national connections from mainline stations.  

directions Travelling north on the A12 pass Lowestoft and after approximately 4 miles turn left signposted to Lound into Jay Lane. Continue into Church Lane and the property can be found on the left hand side clearly marked with a Barn Masters for sale board. 

council authority Broadland District Council
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Council Tax Band is to be assessed.

 

services Mains water and electricity connected. Oil fired central and underfloor heating. Drainage via private mini treatment plant. 

viewing Strictly by appointment with Barn Masters.