9 bedroom detached house for sale

An outstanding and exciting rural opportunity consisting of a period farmhouse with attached cottage, substantial converted barn, three large barns, rural views in all about 4.07 acres.

Property - The property consists of a substantial and attractive detached former farmhouse with attached self-contained 2 bedroom cottage of 3126 sq. ft. It was initially renovated by the current vendor but is considered it would now benefit from some modernisation. The accommodation is both spacious and versatile and would suit multi-generational living of a potential holiday let subject to planning permission.

Across the drive is a substantial detached converted barn of 3426 sq. ft. with enormous character and dramatic spaces. Of particular note is the impressive period staircase that was reclaimed from a historic building that was being converted. The accommodation here is also versatile and has been future proofed with a substantial ground floor bedroom suite.

There are three substantial steel framed barns including a former grain store totalling 9237 sq. ft. They offer enormous potential for a variety of uses or redevelopment subject to the necessary planning consents.

The property is located at the end of a very long driveway and surrounded by open farmland and benefitting from far reaching rural views. Each dwelling is positioned either side of the principal drive and has its own garden area. To the rear of the barn conversion is a large feature pond.

Location - Forncett St Peter is approximately 4 miles to the west is Long Stratton, which has a good range of everyday amenities. The popular market town of Wymondham is about 7 miles, which has a wider range of amenities including the highly regarding Wymondham College, a Waitrose supermarket and train station with links to Cambridge. The cathedral city of Norwich is 12 miles to the north and has a thriving retail and business centre with many cultural and leisure facilities to suit most tastes, university, renowned schools, the Norfolk & Norwich hospital, airport and a mainline rail link to London Liverpool Street with journey times of about 1 hour and 50 minutes. There is also a direct rail link to London from Diss (11 miles) which runs to London Liverpool Street.

Services - Farmhouse and Cottage - Oil fired central heating. Mains water and electric with drainage via a septic tank. Barn conversion - Ground source heating. Mains water and electric with drainage via a treatment plant. (Durrants have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order)

Local Authority - South Norfolk Council
Council Tax Band E

Energy Performance - TBC

Viewing - Viewing is strictly by arrangement with the vendors' agent Durrants, please [use Contact Agent Button].

Building Consultancy - Our Building Consultancy Team will be happy to provide advice to prospective buyers on planning applications, architectural design, building regulations and project management - please contact us if you would like to discuss.

Agent's Notes - 1) There is a footpath that runs up the drive and between the house and barn and continues beyond the property to Long Stratton.

2) The property is available as a whole or in lots. Lot 1 (red on plan) consists of the farmhouse, cottage, one large barn and 1.69 acres. Lot 2 (blue on plan) consists of the converted barn and one large barn and 1.87 acres. Lot 3 (green on plan) consists of the former grain store and 0.51 acre. Please note the Lot 3 is not available on its own and will only be sold as part of the whole or in conjunction with either Lot 1 or Lot 2. The footpath will form the boundary between the lots with each lot having 50% responsibility and ownership of their applicable sections.

3) The vast majority of the conversion works on the residential barn have been undertaken but it currently does not have building regulations sign off and some works would need to be completed in order for sign off to take place.