Fen Lane, Ditchingham, Norfolk, NR35

A superb 5-bedroom barn conversion with potential integrated self-contained annex offering approximately 3600 Sq. ft of wonderful internal accommodation, with superb distant views over the surrounding countryside and benefitting from a range of outbuildings currently configured as a games/playroom, double garage, single garage and a large agricultural building standing in approx. 1.25 acres (stms) in the charming rural village of Ditchingham.
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GROUND FLOOR

- Entrance hall
- Shower room
- Bedroom/office
- Snug
- Sitting room
- Kitchen/dining room
- Garden room
- Utility room
- Study
- Bedroom
- Dressing room with en suite
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FIRST FLOOR

- Main bedroom with en suite
- 2x further bedrooms
- Family bathroom
- Mezzanine/terrace/family room
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OUTSIDE

- Private long driveway
- Ample off-road parking
- Double garage
- Single garage
- Large agricultural barn
- Landscaped gardens
- Distant countryside views
- Pool room
- Courtyard
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LOCAL AUTHORITY

South Norfolk – Band G
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SERVICES

Mains electricity, private water from Ditchingham Farm estate, private drainage (septic tank), PV panels installed, EV charge point, Oil fired central heating
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GROUND FLOOR

The front door leads into the large entrance hall complete with stone flooring which provides access to a ground floor guest bedroom/study (15’2 x 10’3) and a family shower room opposite. The original wooden barn door leads from the entrance hall into the spacious sitting room (25’ x 19’1), which occupies a large portion of the original barn and benefits from exposed beams, a fabulous fireplace with wood burner (the base stones have been reclaimed from the Cathedral at Bury St Edmunds and the pillars from Henham Hall) and full height vaulted ceilings along with Bi-fold doors providing direct access to the rear garden.

The snug (19’1 x 15’2) benefits from a wood burner and is located off to one side of the sitting room, whilst heading through the door on the other side leads to the beautiful semi-vaulted open plan Kitchen/dining room (20’1 x 19’1), complete with island and brick fireplace surround currently occupied by an Aga (oil and electric points). A wooden arched door leads through to a garden room (15’5 x 9’7) with direct views over the landscaped garden and beyond over the neighbouring fields. A staircase leads up to a first-floor mezzanine/gallery which overlooks the kitchen and again has stunning views from the arched window.

A corridor leads off of the kitchen, with the utility room (11’10 x 11’7)) immediately located on the right-hand side. At the end of the corridor is another room (15’9 x 12’2) with French doors to the garden. This room can be used as a sitting room or another ground floor bedroom, with the adjoining dressing room and en suite shower room. The previous owners had the study area set up as a kitchenette so that the wing could be used as a self-contained annex. Our client has told us that the services are still in place, should a future owner which to re-instate a kitchen in this area to create a self-contained one-bedroom annex.
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FIRST FLOOR

The main bedroom (15’5 x 14’1) is located on the first floor via a galleried staircase from the sitting room, and offers a direct view over the neighbouring field and is flooded with light through the vaulted ceiling mounted Velux windows (remote control closing and blinds). Built in wardrobes have been fitted along with an integral door that leads into the en suite shower room complete with under floor heating.
An additional staircase is accessed off the study on the ground floor wing and rises to a first-floor bedroom (13’10 x 13’2) above, which then has access to a Jack & Jill bathroom, shared with the other bedroom (13’10 x 13’1) beyond this. This bedroom can either be used as an extension of the other bedroom suite, or can be privately accessed off the mezzanine floor, by the second staircase. The previously mentioned mezzanine can also be accessed from the last bedroom directly.
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OUTSIDE

The Barn is accessed from Fen Lane over a private gravel drive (the neighbouring house has a right of access over the entrance before its own driveway) that leads towards the property (located behind the original farmhouse) revealing ample off road parking on a large concrete hard-standing pad along with a double garage (26’11 x 19’4), an adjoining single garage (19’11 x 14’1) and a large agricultural barn (48’11 x 30’3) which can offer a multitude of uses (note - the solar panels are installed on the roof). A central gated courtyard is framed by the main barn, the games room (26’3 x 19’1) and the garage bloc along with a covered porch area that serves as a boot room and daily access into the house by the utility room corridor. The gardens and grounds have been wonderfully landscaped and wrap around the property, with a covered hot-tub, terrace and pizza oven/BBQ area. In all the property occupies approximately 1.25 acres (stms).
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SITUATION

Plum Tree Barn is situated in a delightful rural location, just to the northwest of the village of Ditchingham. The historic old market town of Bungay is about 2 miles to the south and has a good selection of shops, a supermarket, pubs, restaurants and schooling. There is also schooling available in both the public and private sectors to the north at Langley and in the city of Norwich. Norwich is about 11 miles to the north, with its fine cathedral and close in the centre of the city, a permanent market in the shadow of the city hall, and The Forum which also houses the library. There is an extensive and eclectic range of pubs, bars and restaurants, theatres, museums and a vibrant business community. Close to the city centre is the mainline railway station with trains to London Liverpool Street and to the north of the city Norwich International Airport.
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DIRECTIONS

From Norwich, head south on the B1332 passing through Poringland and Brooke and shortly before you reach Ditchingham, turn right into Fen Lane - Plum Tree Barn is found on the right-hand side clearly indicated by a name plate at the entrance of the driveway.
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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 three words will take you to the beginning of the driveway on Fen Lane ///superhero.slightly.scorching
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DRIVING DISTANCES (approx.)

- Norwich 15 miles
- Beccles 8 miles
- Southwold 20 miles
- Diss 19 miles
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AGENTS NOTE

There are some modest rural restrictive covenants attached to the property – please contact us for further details.
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FREEHOLD LAND REGISTRY

The property consists of three land registry entries, having previously sold off the smaller barn and also an adjustment to the land was made with the neighbouring property. The entries are now:

NK123559, NK341899 & NK469642
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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.