Blakeney Road, Hindringham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21

A spacious barn with expansive garden, part of a small collection of traditional barns in rural north Norfolk.

Description

Forming part of a small collection of traditional Norfolk barns, in open countryside within 2 miles of the coast and 6 miles of Holt, Cuckoo Barn presents predominantly lateral living in a rural setting, with an exceptional garden space of three quarters of an acre.

This is a house that would suit a variety of lifestyles. Immediate visual impact and practical living space is provided by the expansive living room, the hub of the house, with vaulted ceilings, feature fireplace with cosy woodburner and views out to the garden. These views are courtesy of a wide opening into the wonderful garden room, with mellow oak frame and floor to ceiling glazing, with an entirely glazed gable end. This room really brings the outside in, with an open view of the gardens that stretch away from the house. Off the living space is the fitted kitchen, a practical space that allows for functionality whilst retaining the connection to the social able living area.

Cuckoo Barn is currently configured with two bedrooms on the ground floor and a bedroom on the first floor. The principal bedroom is a particularly impressive room, with vaulted ceilings, plenty of glazing, and an en suite shower room, and dressing room. The second bedroom also enjoys an en suite bathroom. Stairs up to a mezzanine, overlooking the living area, lead on to the first floor bedroom, another double room with an en suite shower room. Whilst all labelled as bedrooms, there is an adaptability for use depending on living requirements.

Outside
Normally, with barns that are part of a collection, likely a former farmyard, you get the scale of interior space but constraints on gardens. Cuckoo Barn is the exception to the rule.

Initially, on arrival, there is a private parking area together with a single garage, ideal for storing bikes, kayaks and other kit for the coastal/countryside lifestyle. Entry to the barn is through the courtyard garden, which becomes a real suntrap from lunchtime onwards, with a south to west orientation and perfect for al fresco dining through to the evening.

The majority of land, which amounts to 0.75 of an acre, is to the east. An area creating an amazing feeling of space is mainly laid to lawn with hedged boundaries, with a decked area adjoining the house, with shrubs and apple trees. Big open skies frame the view, and the area is a blank canvas for further landscaping.

Location

The property is located just to the south west of Binham. The village is deservedly one of the most popular of the traditional brick and flint villages lying just inland from the North Norfolk Coast and still retains everyday facilities including a village shop, public house ‘The Chequers, and the fantastic café/farm shop ‘The Parlour and ‘The Little Dairy’, set beside the priory in traditional farm buildings, serving excellent local food and selling local dairy produce with a cheese vending machine, raw milk and coffee. The priory church of Binham, a former Benedictine priory with some impressive monastic ruins and the fine priory church with its splendid 13th century west front, is within view of the house.

The picturesque Georgian town of Holt is about 6 miles and is renowned for its award winning restaurants, boutique shops and other excellent amenities. Holt is also the home to Greshams Preparatory and Public School. Beeston Hall Preparatory School is further along the coast between Sheringham and East Runton. The North Norfolk Coast at Stiffkey is about 1.5 miles to the north and Blakeney about 3 miles. The North Norfolk Coast, much of which is classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has excellent beaches, good sailing and bird watching facilities.

The cathedral and university city of Norwich is about 25 miles to the southeast and has a thriving business community and is a regional centre for shopping and cultural activities with its renowned theatre. Norwich has a mainline railway station with regular trains to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. Norwich Airport is situated to the north of the city.

Square Footage: 1,863 sq ft


Acreage: 0.77 Acres

Additional Info

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. LPG gas heating.

Local Authority
North Norfolk District Council
Council Tax Band E

Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment with Savills. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.

NB: Floor plans prepared by ehouse are for guidance only. Savills do not accept any responsibility for their accuracy.

Important Notice
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1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.