The Street, Booton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10

A substantial barn conversion with two cottages, conveniently located for the market town of Reepham.

Description

Town Farm, a Grade II listed barn conversion, just to the east of the market town of Reepham, is more than a home. Alongside a substantial principal barn, with its south west facing gardens, you have two further converted barns bringing in a useful income or providing the opportunity for multi-generation living. There is tremendous scope to suit a variety of lifestyles.

Converted by the current custodians, who have lived here happily for over 40 years, the principal barn is light, airy and spacious. There are areas that would benefit from updating, but there is an overriding homely feel with the barn kept in good order since conversion. The design followed a farmhouse brief with a mix of traditional rooms and open plan living, which is effective in creating spaces for everyone to enjoy.
A double height entrance hall is a warm welcome, with full height glazing, leading off the dining room, a comfortable living room with open fireplace, and a further reception room well used as a sitting/dining room next to the kitchen. The kitchen is very much one you would find in a farmhouse, with rustic cabinetry and Aga, and is conveniently next to the utility room. The accommodation continues with a study, and then a lovely garden room, with floor to ceiling glazing and glazed doors out to the garden.

Upstairs, a galleried landing leads to all bedrooms. There are five bedrooms in total, with two bathrooms at either end of the house, and plenty of storage with built in wardrobes and store rooms.

A wing from the west of the house hosts a self-contained annexe. This comprises a kitchen/living room, a bedroom and a shower room. It is an asset to the house providing guest overflow rooms or somewhere for an elderly relative.

Cottages
Within the grounds of Town Farm are a pair of traditional single storey barns, converted to create two self-contained dwellings complete with private parking and gardens. Both barns are let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies, but could be used for holiday lets or in many other ways to fulfil personal requirements.

The barns are identical in layout. At the front, and south facing, is a living room, entrance hall and two bedrooms, one of which is en suite. At the back of the barn is the kitchen, a bathroom and a further bedroom/reception room. There is good ceiling height for a building of this nature.

Gardens and Grounds
A gravelled driveway sweeps up to the house, to an expansive gravelled parking and turning area which continues to loop round an area of lawn, and back to the road, so effectively an in and out drive. The drive also continues to the back of the principal barn, with further parking, four bay car port and garage. These are in a rear courtyard, part of which is paved to create a delightfully sheltered seating area, a real sun trap with a east and south aspect.

The main gardens are to the west of the barn, and have been established to create a charming backdrop. Well stocked herbaceous beds, kitchen garden, gravel garden, shrubs and sweeping lawns all help to provide interest, colour and relaxing areas to sit and enjoy. A summer house gives a good view back to the house, as does an area paved with Norfolk pamments, it is a garden that’s a joy to be in.

Location

Town Farm is in the village of Booton, just to the east of Reepham. The village has the Eves Hill Farm shop, known for selling locally sourced produce, including milk and bread from the trendy ‘Bread Source’ bakery, together with selling is own grass fed beef, free range pork, and eggs.

The market town of Reepham is a charming rural town with a weekly market that was established in 1277. The distinctive market square is host to antiques fairs, and is the focal point of the town with the imposing Dial House, the neighbour of The Old Bakery, a boutique bed and breakfast and host to ‘Bread Source’ artisan bakers and cafe, a delicatessen, butchers, public house, florist, gift shops, antique shops and post office. Beyond the market place is a Co-op & Spar, further antique shops, news agent, health care centre and cafes including the Railway Station, on the edge of the Marriots Way, a public owned 26 mile long disused railway between Norwich and Aylsham, providing excellent walks. The town has become renowned for its state education, with a highly regarded primary school, and an ‘outstanding’ secondary school with sixth form college.

The ever popular town of Holt is about 10 miles and is famous as the home of Gresham’s Public School as well as for its excellent independent shops and restaurants. The town of Aylsham is about seven miles and also has a lovely market square, with the national trust owned Blickling Estate to the north-west of the town. There are also excellent shopping facilities.

The cathedral city and regional centre of Norwich is about 12 miles and the North Norfolk Coast, renowned for its sandy beaches, bird reserves and sailing facilities is about three miles to the north of Holt.

Square Footage: 3,841 sq ft


Acreage: 0.6 Acres

Additional Info

Services
Mains water, electricity and private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Local Authority
Broadland District Council
Council Tax Band G

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.

Important Notice
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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.