North Barn Castle Acre Norfolk & North Suffolk
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•A fabulous Grade II Listed Three Storey Barn converted to a high standard
•T hree Receptions; Dining Kitchen with hand-built cabinets (yet to be built)
• Four Bedrooms; Four Bathrooms
• S tunning character found throughout with exposed brick and flint, beams, vaulted ceilings, travertine and granite
• Gardens; Double Garage
• A wonderful rural outlook
• Accommodation extends to approximately 3,455sq.ft
Norfolk &&North Chelmsford West Suffolk Essex
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...and then along comes Fine & Country with an approach that doesn’t just attract attention and win awards, it sells houses!”
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01485 211955 Norwich Office 01603 221888
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Romancing The Stone
North Barn is part of a recently developed
original exposed brick and flint wall and framing
stone barn that combines old-world charm with
the green fields of Norfolk, which stretch away
‘From brick and flint to beams and galleries, this newly converted barn extends all the hospitalities. With fabulous interior, all drama and ‘wow’, this place is on another level and how! No stone has been left unturned to impress to this degree, add garden and view and you’ll have to agree that this could be your stepping stone, your stone of destiny’
modern convenience. This Grade II listed barn
into the distance and will make any morning a joy
was originally the principal barn in the village and
to behold.
was used for storage, but it has now become
Finishing touches
Barn living at its best
an impressive four bedroom, three-storey family home; a fitting use for such an important building.
them with modern fixtures and fittings. Original
With an open plan design on the ground floor of
oak beams combine with exposed brick and
the house, there is a great feeling of space within
flint walls throughout the upper levels to give a
North Barn. One of the most impressive features
traditional feel, but juxtapose with a contemporary
is the double height entrance hall that provides a
range kitchen and en-suite bathrooms throughout
spectacular opening scene for this beautiful home.
for modern luxury and easy living. The living room
Designed and converted by Craven Holmes, the
features a large inglenook fireplace with wood-
overall theme is space and light, provided by large
burning stove to provide a cosy atmosphere, and
glass walls and full height windows that take in far-
Travertine tiled floors are heated from beneath
reaching views over the Nar Valley. North Barn’s
for pure luxury.
master bedroom enjoys the best outlook of all,
village of Castle Acre is now a place of beauty
with a beautiful curved window set in the
new with exposed brickwork and modern fixtures too. From inglenook to broad oak beams, this charming home is a place of dreams.
Village life Located in the heart of Norfolk on the River Nar, Castle Acre is a village of only 800 people but contains all the conveniences you may need and boasts a ruined priory and Norman castle. Situated in this delightful rural location, yet only 20 minutes from the bustling town of Kings Lynn,
“It’s a Grade II Listed barn with stone work, which we think was probably taken from the castle or the priory all those years ago.”
original features within the barn and enhanced
Spacious and light
Once a Norman stronghold to fight off harm, the and charm. North Barn combines both old and
Craven Holmes have really made the most of the
The Accommodation
Also leading off the kitchen is the…
You move through the front door of North Barn into the…
Main Entrance Hall You enjoy stunning views through to the first and second floors with galleried landings. Exposed brick and flint adds character. You note the under stairs storage cupboard before moving through a door into the…
Drawing Room A fabulous exposed brick fireplace with herringbone patterned back and tiled hearth takes centre stage. A wood burner is to be installed at a later date. Windows to the front elevation of the barn allow natural light into this space, whilst additional internal windows allow light from the entrance hall.
Breakfast Kitchen / Family Room Forming the centrepiece of the barn. This impressive space with vaulted ceiling adds a tremendous wow factor to the barn. The exposed brick of the chimney breast rises through to the ceiling offering space for a free standing range. Windows and roof lights to two aspects provide plenty of natural light, whilst travertine tiled flooring can be found underfoot. Please Note: The kitchen is still to be completed.
Garden Room Twin floor to ceiling windows along with French doors offer light and access out to the gardens. Another vaulted ceiling enhances this already large space with additional windows offering views of the courtyard garden, Once again travertine flooring continues through into here from the kitchen. You also discover the downstairs cloakroom before moving through an adjoining door into…
Bedroom Four A wonderful guest bedroom suite as it is set away from the remainder of the accommodation. It benefits from floor to ceiling windows offering views of the courtyard, whilst behind you a door offers access through into the Ensuite shower room Returning to the main entrance hall you move up the stairs to the first floor noting the wonderful exposed brick and flint. Upon reaching the spacious first floor landing an additional staircase leads to the top floor. On the landing, via a juliette style balcony, you have stunning views back down to the breakfast kitchen/family room. Found off the first floor landing is…
Bedroom Two
Leading off the breakfast kitchen is the…
Utility Room Cabinets in the utility room can be found to two aspects contrasting well with the darker work surfaces and sink unit. Travertine flooring continues through into here from the kitchen, you also notice two narrow windows to the front elevation along with a door offering external access to the garden.
Located to the rear of the barn with impressive views out over the shingled courtyard and the adjoining farmland. A feature exposed brick and flint wall acts as a wonderful focal point within the room. You have access through into the en-suite bathroom.
Master Bedroom The master bedroom has the added benefit of a fabulous arched window with exposed brick and flint surround. A good size room, with both a walk in wardrobe and an En-suite bathroom. An additional wardrobe can be found to the opposite wall. The arched window also provides views to the west over adjoining farmland. Returning to the landing you move up the stairs to the top floor. From the landing you have impressive views back down to the first and ground floors, taking in the exposed flint and beams along with the trusses. You move through into…
Bedroom Three A fantastic size bedroom! An exposed beam at shin height adds intrigue and character to this impressive space along with the exposed trusses and beams. A roof light to either aspect provides natural light, whilst to the corner of the room you have access to the En-suite shower room.
The Grounds North Barn is approached along a shared driveway with views over fields to one side. A five bar gate set into a brick wall offers access to a gravelled courtyard area with additional off street parking and access to a double garage (17.6 x 16.5). A brick weave terrace lies off the kitchen, whilst the garden room offers access to a lawned area enclosed by close-boarded fencing and an old flint wall.
Norfolk &&North Chelmsford West Suffolk Essex
“There you were thinking all estate agents were the same...
...and then along comes Fine & Country with an approach that doesn’t just attract attention and win awards, it sells houses!”
• Unique ‘lifestyle’ marketing to make your home stand out from the rest
• Booklet style brochures reflecting the individuality of your home
• Magazine style property features written by professional journalists
• Professional photography to create the right look
• High profile advertising both locally and nationally…see our regular adverts in the ‘Times on Sunday’
For more information on our services call Fine & Country on
North Norfolk Office
01485 211955 Norwich Office 01603 221888
www.fineandcountry.com
www.fineandcountry.com
01485 211955 Norwich Office 01603 221888
North Norfolk Office
For more information on our services call Fine & Country on
• High profile advertising both locally and nationally…see our regular adverts in the ‘Times on Sunday’
• Professional photography to create the right look
• Magazine style property features written by professional journalists
• Booklet style brochures reflecting the individuality of your home
• Unique ‘lifestyle’ marketing to make your home stand out from the rest
...and then along comes Fine & Country with an approach that doesn’t just attract attention and win awards, it sells houses!”
“There you were thinking all estate agents were the same...
Norfolk &&North Chelmsford West Suffolk Essex
“The galleried staircase and landing, large window at the front and its vaulted ceiling really sets it off.”
“Everything we’ve done to the barn is bespoke. All the timbers and internal frames have been made especially for this barn and the finish is perfect.” “
Floor Plans
Gross internal floor area approximately 3,455 sq ft.
Energy Graphs
Additional Information Local Authority Agents Notes
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01485 211955 Norwich Office 01603 221888
North Norfolk Office
For more information on our services call Fine & Country on
• High profile advertising both locally and nationally…see our regular adverts in the ‘Times on Sunday’
• Professional photography to create the right look
• Magazine style property features written by professional journalists
• Booklet style brochures reflecting the individuality of your home
• Unique ‘lifestyle’ marketing to make your home stand out from the rest
...and then along comes Fine & Country with an approach that doesn’t just attract attention and win awards, it sells houses!”
“There you were thinking all estate agents were the same...
Norfolk &&North Chelmsford West Suffolk Essex
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Location
On The Doorstep
How Far Is It To?…
Directions
Castle Acre is a historic conservation village in the Nar Valley, as Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and marks a point along the ‘Peddars Way’ . The village is noted for its ancient historic sites of the 13th Century Priory and Castle ruins, the fineChurch of st James the Great overlooks the village green.. Situated around 4 miles from Swaffham , just off the A1065 Swaffham to Fakenham road, the amenities in the village include two public houses, a village green with first school, a general store, post office, tea rooms, restaurant, spar shop and the village green has large playing field with an extensive children’s play area. .
Only 20 miles away is Kings Lynn which offers a wide variety of schools and cultural leisure facilities, plus a main line railway staion with links to London Kings Cross taking 1 hour 40 minutes. Closer at hand only a few miles away is the thriving historic market town of Swaffham which is situated just off the A47 and hosts an extensive selection of shops, variety of pubs, restaurants, various social gatherings and wide choice of sports activities. The town also has a popular Saturday market and many interesting historic buildings which include ‘The Buttercross’ and majestic Parish Church. The market town of Fakenham is just 12 miles south west and has a wide variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, the well known Thursday Flea Market and the Fakenham Race Course, with Golf Course and Leisure Centre. The famous Sandringham Estate is only 15 miles away and the coastal town of Hunstanton just 22 miles.
Castle Acre is easy to get to, whether you are travelling from Norwich or Kings Lynn, by following the A47 to Swaffham and then turning onto to the A1065 Fakenham Road. Following this road, turn left (opposite the George & Dragon Public House which is on the right hand side on the main road) - signposted to Castle Acre, into Newton Road and continue into the village turning left into Pyes Lane. Then turn right onto the Massingham Road, then second right onto Archer Lane, where access to North Barn can be found a short distance on the left hand side. Travelling from London? It’s easy to get here via the M11 to Cambridge, the A11-A14- A11 to Barton Mills, then up the A1065 through Swaffham and then follow the directions above. For those with satellite navigation the postcode is PE32 2AQ.
“Castle Acre is a nice location because it has all the amenities one could want, but it also has that quaint feel. There are also the remains of the castle priory. And it’s also on Peddars Way, which is a popular path for walking.
To arrange a viewing of this property please contact Central Office 27 St. Andrews Street, Norwich NR2 4TP Tel: 01603 221 888 www.fineandcountry.com If you have been thinking of selling and getting nowhere fast then the first move you should make is to an agent that can deliver outstanding results. Here at Fine & Country we know that our unique approach to selling houses works. For more information on any of the services Fine & Country can offer please call 01603 221888 and speak to our Central Office. © All rights reserved by Norfolk Country Properties Ltd for the world outside the UK. Any unauthorised copying or publishing of either the words or photographs contained in this brochure will constitute an infringement of the copyright.
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