Alethorpe BarnsThorpland, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0HB

East Barn is a stylish newly converted barn, set at the end of a long drive where you get the sense of becoming immersed in the countryside, yet with a North Norfolk market town about one mile away. It is a brilliant example of where rural and private living can also come with convenience.

The barn is one of just two attached barns, formerly traditionally built cow sheds, that have been thoughtfully converted to create exceptional dwellings. The layout and design allows for a great degree of privacy, whilst avoiding isolation and with the security of a neighbour.

The emphasis of the barn is on light and space. This is epitomised by a double height sitting room, a wonderful room with full height glazing to the east and south, views over the surrounding countryside and with a feature fireplace for a cosiness when required. Part open plan to this room is a spacious kitchen/dining room, with bespoke cabinetry, plenty of space for a dining table and glazed doors looking out over the rear gardens to woodland and a pond, and to the wildlife that regularly visit.

The layout is a clever one, with the principal living space branching off into a bedroom wing, with an initial boot/utility room for practicality. An option for the principal bedroom is at one end, a spacious double bedroom with en suite shower room, fitted wardrobes, vaulted ceilings and glazed doors out to a south facing courtyard. A further double bedroom, with wardrobe and glazed doors to the courtyard, is served by the family bathroom with bath and shower. A bespoke staircase then leads up to a first floor bedroom, a room of great character with exposed beams, vaulted ceiling, en suite shower room and juliette balcony with fine views of the garden and woodland.

The entire ground floor has under floor heating, with the house served by an air source heat pump and solar panels.

Outside
Set on the edge of woodland, with open countryside views, East Barn blends in with the surroundings. The long drive sweeps up to a gravelled parking area for the barn, adjoining the courtyard.

The courtyard is a glorious spot to enjoy, south facing and sheltered behind an old flint wall and fencing. There is an expanse of paving, ideal for al fresco dining or simply relaxing, with central flowerbed for colour, and a further gravelled area, with potential for further landscaping. The courtyard links to the parking area to the entrance to the barn.

The gardens continue behind the house, with a further paved terrace immediately accessed from the bi-fold doors of the kitchen, which provides a great view of the terraced rear gardens down to pond. The rear gardens are framed by old woodland, and are lawned for ease of maintenance with steps down to the pond. A gravel path continues alongside the house. It is a peaceful and private setting.

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