Richmond Road, Saham Toney, Norfolk, IP25

Rectory Barn is a fabulous four-bedroom barn conversion offering approximately 2809 sq. ft of accommodation set over two floors in the rural Breckland District village of Saham Toney. We believe the barn originally dates to the late 1800’s and was converted in the late 1900’s. The main orientation of the barn is looking into its own private walled courtyard garden, with just one other barn conversion neighbour to one side and bordering The Old Rectory and its grounds to the other.
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GROUND FLOOR

- Entrance hall
- Kitchen/breakfast room
- Utility room
- Sitting room
- Dining room
- Study
- W.C.
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FIRST FLOOR

- Main bedroom with en suite bathroom
- Dressing room (off main bedroom)
- 3x further bedrooms
- Family bathroom
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OUTSIDE

- Own driveway
- Gated parking & turning area
- Walled courtyard garden with patio
- Garage
- Solar panels (16 panels, approx.4 Kwh)
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TENURE & LAND REGISTRY

Freehold: NK130266
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LOCAL AUTHORITY

Breckland: Band D
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SERVICES

Mains gas, electricity, water and sewage
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EPC RATING

TBC
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DESCRIPTION

We understand Rectory Barn was originally built in the 1800’s and was converted in the 1990’s with our client taking ownership in 1992. Rectory Barn (number 1 Richmond Road) is one of a pair of converted barns (semi-detached) that would have originally been part of the The Old Rectory estate (next door), which in turn is in the shadow of the St George’s Parish Church of Saham Toney.

We understand from our client that Ultra Fast Full Fibre Broadband is available to the property (source - ofgem)
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OUTSIDE

The property is approached over a private gravelled driveway leading round to the rear of the property, into a gated and wall courtyard garden. The courtyard provides an ample parking and turning area, along with a detached double garage (up and over doors, with power and light) which also has a personnel door to the side. A brickweave terrace links the barn to the courtyard, accessed through double doors in the main living room.

Our client has had solar panels installed – there are currently 16x panels and our client informs us they generate 4Kwh. An iBoost has also been installed, which is able to divert any excess generated electricity to heat the immersion tank.
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GROUND FLOOR

The property is entered on the ground floor from the rear courtyard into the main entrance hall. Immediately to the left of the entrance hall is the large dining room (17’1 x 12’10) with high ceilings, exposed brickwork, and exposed beams, and beyond this is the study (15’11 x 8’9) with the water tank and iBoost in the cupboard. Heading back to the entrance hall, straight in front of you will be the spacious kitchen/breakfast room (22’0 x 16’10) with a utility off to the far corner. The flooring is stunning natural travertine and enjoys exposed beams and the original timber stabling partition. The utility room has space for a washing machine and dishwasher. The fabulous sitting room (22’4 x 22’) is located at the far end of the barn and benefits from French doors leading directly out to the terrace and courtyard. Floor to ceiling windows look directly out on to the courtyard whilst a large brick fireplace with wood burner creates a wonderful central focus point. An internal W.C. (off the entrance hall) completes the ground floor accommodation.
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FIRST FLOOR

The staircase rises from the sitting room to the first-floor landing/lobby area. In front of you, you will find the main bedroom (14’7 x 13’3) complete with an en suite bathroom and separate dressing room. Heading back through the lobby, an internal door opens in to the first-floor corridor. The three other bedrooms (18’4 x 13’8, 18’4 x 14’8 & 14’3 x 12’8) are each accessed off the landing with short run stairs, whilst the family bathroom (complete with bath and separate corner shower) is located at the end of the landing. All the bedrooms have a Velux window to the rear elevation.
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SITUATION

Saham Toney is a small village in the Breckland District of Norfolk. The name Saham Toney derives the first part of its name from the Old English meaning “village by the lake”, referring to the Saham Mere (a now privately owned 12-acre body of water dating back over 10,000 years). The second part of the name derives from the fact that the land was owned by Roger de Toney, descendant of William the Conqueror’s standard-bearer, who was awarded the Capital Manor in Saham by King John in 1199.

The village is approximately 15 miles north of Thetford and 27 miles west of Norwich. Attleborough (about 13 miles away) has a train service between Cambridge and Norwich. Harling Road Train station is approximately 9 miles away.

The village has a local public house called The Old Bell, and a local C of E Primary School. The beautiful Parish Church of Saint George (in part 14th century) is located just around the corner from the property. There is also a country hotel, pavilion with cricket and rugby field and a village hall. The post office holds service on certain days in the Wells Cole Community Centre (WCCC-effectively the village hall).

The Richmond Park Golf Course is very close, approximately 1 mile from the property.

The quiet market town of Watton is only 1.7 miles away and has several independent shops on the high street along with a Tesco Superstore.

There are also a number of other market towns nearby, such as Swaffham and Dereham, whilst the city of Norwich can easily be reached by car with an extensive range of amenities and facilities, including several public schools.

The A11 corridor provides easy access northwards to Norwich and southbound towards London.
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DRIVING DISTANCES (approx. source google maps)

- Norwich (John Lewis car park): 27.5 miles
- Thetford: 16 miles
- Swaffham: 7.8 miles
- Dereham: 10.8 miles
- Attleborough: 12.7 miles
- Watton (Tesco car park): 1.7 miles
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WHAT3WORDS

We highly recommend the use of the what3words website/app. This allows the user to locate an exact point on the ground (within a 3-metre square) by simply using three words. The following will take you to the entrance of the driveway:

gurgled.threading.anthems
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AGENTS NOTE

Whilst the driveway is privately owned, the neighbouring property (The Old Rectory) has a right of way over the initial part of the driveway through a private gate into the meadow behind.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide, they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us.

2. We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not tested any services, appliances or fittings. Measurements, floor plans, orientation and distances are given as approximate only and should not be relied on.

3. The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken. No assumption should be made that any contents are included in the sale.

4. We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation approval, statutory or regulatory permissions or consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of the property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or other consent has been obtained.

5. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property.

6. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. If these are required, you should include their terms in any contract between you and the seller.

7. Note to potential purchasers who intend to view the property; if there is any point of particular importance to you, we ask you to discuss this with us before you make arrangements to visit or request a viewing appointment.

8. Viewings are strictly by prior appointment through Jackson-Stops.
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DATE DETAILS PRODUCED

March 2024