3 Bedroom Other

An imposing and spacious converted barn with an abundance of character in a rural position with a substantial detached barn, 1.87 acres and pond. PROPERTY The property consists of a substantial detached converted barn of 3426 sq. ft. with enormous character and dramatic spaces. Of particular note is the impressive period staircase that was reclaimed from a historic building that was being converted. The accommodation here is also versatile and has been future proofed with a substantial ground floor bedroom suite. The property is well-placed within its plot and is accessed via a sweeping drive from the main drive and has a turning circle. The gardens wrap around the property leading to the pond. There is a substantial steel framed barn currently used as a workshop and has enormous potential for a variety of uses or redevelopment subject to the necessary planning consents. The property is located at the end of a very long driveway and surrounded by open farmland and benefitting from far reaching rural views. LOCATION Forncett St Peter is approximately 4 miles to the west is Long Stratton, which has a good range of everyday amenities. The popular market town of Wymondham is about 7 miles, which has a wider range of amenities including the highly regarding Wymondham College, a Waitrose supermarket and train station with links to Cambridge. The cathedral city of Norwich is 12 miles to the north and has a thriving retail and business centre with many cultural and leisure facilities to suit most tastes, university, renowned schools, the Norfolk & Norwich hospital, airport and a mainline rail link to London Liverpool Street with journey times of about 1 hour and 50 minutes. There is also a direct rail link to London from Diss (11 miles) which runs to London Liverpool Street. SERVICES Ground source heating. Mains water and electric with drainage via a treatment plant. (Durrants have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order) LOCAL AUTHORITY South Norfolk Council Council Tax Band F ENERGY PERFORMANCE TBC VIEWING Viewing is strictly by arrangement with the vendors' agent Durrants, please call 01379 642233. BUILDING CONSULTANCY Our Building Consultancy Team will be happy to provide advice to prospective buyers on planning applications, architectural design, building regulations and project management - please contact us if you would like to discuss. AGENT'S NOTES 1) There is a footpath that runs up the drive and between the barn and house opposite and continues beyond the property to Long Stratton. 2) The property is available as a whole or in lots. The property is Lot 2 (blue on plan). Lot 1 (red on plan) consists of the farmhouse, cottage, one large barn and 1.69 acres. Lot 3 (green on plan) consists of the former grain store and 0.51 acre. Please note the Lot 3 is not available on its own and will only be sold as part of the whole or in conjunction with either Lot 1 or Lot 2. The footpath will form the boundary between the lots with each lot having 50% responsibility and ownership of their applicable sections. 3) The vast majority of the conversion works on the residential barn have been undertaken but it currently does not have building regulations sign off and some works would need to be completed in order for sign off to take place.