Church Farm Barns, Rectory Lane, Little Melton, Norwich

1 Church Farm Barns is a versatile brick-built property offering charming features including lofty vaulted ceilings with exposed timber beams and a wealth of stylish modern elements, all within this popular setting on the fringes of the city. The main home provides over 3,000 sq. ft of light-filled and flexible accommodation arranged over two floors, with a spacious one-bedroom annexe offering excellent rental potential.

The multi-glazed central reception hall which flows directly through to the rear garden, has a turned stairway and cloakroom. From here is the sociable open-plan kitchen and dining room, complete with a dedicated larder and an adjacent utility room. The light-filled space with its wooden ceiling beams enjoys multiple aspects and features a range of chic handless cabinetry, along with a minimalistic island/breakfast bar, ample space to dine and entertain and various deluxe integrated appliances. The accommodation flows further through a trio of generously sized living spaces, including a front-facing study with fitted shelving, an adjacent games room opening to the garden, and an expansive 24 ft. sitting room alongside, with French doors to the terrace. The sitting room, with its striking exposed brickwork and corresponding feature fireplace and stove leads through into an airy garden-facing bedroom suite with a walk-in shower, cupboard and a separate cloakroom.

The galleried first-floor landing branches off onto an additional three well-proportioned and tasteful bedrooms with various elevated aspects, and a contemporary family bathroom. The principal bedroom also enjoys the use of a modern en suite shower room.

The property benefits from a well-sized plot approached via a gravelled forecourt, with a brick-laid driveway accessible through dual-five bar wooden gates. The annexe is accessible from here, with its open-plan living and dining space, modern fitted kitchen and doors to a private screened south-facing terrace, along with a shower room and bedroom. Attached is a double carport and a useful store. The main garden is well enclosed with mature hedging and fencing, comprising a large expanse of lush level lawn with various established trees, shrubs and a pair of sunny paved terraces. A pretty archway covered in colourful climbers leads through to an additional section of fenced-in land.

The picturesque village of Little Melton offers a range of local amenities, including a shop, primary school, public house, florist and garage and shop. There is easy access via the Southern Bypass and convenient connections to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and the University of East Anglia. The Cathedral City of Norwich itself provides a full range of commercial entertainment, cultural facilities and excellent schooling. Its railway station has regular services to London and Cambridge. Norwich International Airport caters for both domestic and international flight destinations.