The American Oliver Wendell Holmes once stated that “where we love is home — home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts”. That sentiment is abundant throughout this Grade II listed barn conversion where the love and heart of the owners is transpicuous throughout.
Under endless Norfolk skies and just a stones-throw away from dog-friendly beaches, this c1760 barn is magnificently breath-taking. Accompanied by an acre’s worth of garden, private driveway, ample parking, and impressive additions such as the outdoor kitchen and timber-clad 58m (330sqft) outbuilding with full access to utilities, this property has something for everyone. That is, providing that living with style, relaxation, and warmth is important to you!
The property itself and its gorgeous, mature landscaping are well-disguised from the road. You turn on to the 50m long gravel driveway and make your way past the tastefully designed and well-maintained lawn and garden, wave a warm welcome to the feathered occupants of the large natural pond, and take your choice of the many parking spaces available. The south-facing visage of this property greets you with its mix of modern glass, aged flint and timber beam construction and a hint of the delights within.
Welcome to Duck Pond Farm
Boasting over 330m? (3600 sqft), there is no occasion this property could not cater for, you will not be let down for opportunity to create life-long memories with family and friends; enjoy the peace and quiet of rural living while remaining only 15mins from the popular town of Wroxham and the famous Norfolk Broads, and still maintain access to London via the local railway station which will take you all the way to London Liverpool Street if needed.
Entering the property, the main foyer greets you with its 40ft unique iroko joinery adding to the centuries old timber beams that are the heat of this unique building. To your left you have the open-plan kitchen / breakfast room with design by Nolte Kuchen, sink by Vilaroy and Boch and a range of tastefully installed Neff appliances. To your right is the main living room, south-facing and glass-walled to
make the most of the wide Norfolk skies.
Two bedrooms, both with ensuite showers are also to be found on the ground floor, as well as the immaculate family bathroom. This stunning feature includes a sunken Duravit Stark bath surrounded by flint walls and travertine stone for a calming finish to any day. This room, like all others on both floors, features underfloor, individually zoned, water-based heated.
Across the stone tile floor and up to the galleried landing you will find the main two bedrooms. Both with full ensuite bathrooms, both featuring that unique mix of travertine stone, marble, flint, and timber that is artfully mixed throughout the property. Both rooms feature internal glass walls so that guests and occupants alike can gaze at that wonderous vaulted beamed roof for the length of the main building.
Appreciating the positioning of the barn, the walled courtyard to the front of the property can be accessed Via the kitchen and the living room in addition to the grand front entrance hall offering utmost convenience to best enjoy the covered hot tub and shower area, or the tranquil patio for those relaxed evening drinks.
Adjacent to the courtyard sits the outside kitchen, large sun-kissed patio, and summer house, all overlooking the peace of the natural pond with its delightful denizens. The lawn extends the length of the pea shingle driveway complimented by a view of St Marys Church and HappiSburgh Lighthouse, the oldest operational example of its kind in East Anglia, and the only independently operated lighthouse in the Great Britain.
There is much more to this property than our words and pictures can convey. The property really is a shining example of a barn conversion done in the best possible way.
Further details
Main Barn
– Oil fuelled.
– Water—sourced underfloor heating throughout, all of which is none controlled including ensuites.
– Pressurised water: all showers can be in use without losing pressure or heat.
– New boiler installed 4 — 5 years ago, located in the utility room alongside the water tanks.
– Skylights are remote controlled and will close automatically if raining.
– Quadruple glazing in all bedrooms except floor level window.
– Utility room and family bathroom have never needed to be heated due to the boiler and water tanks.
– Outside shower offers hot and cold Water.
– Hot tub with gas-assisted lift.
Cart lodge / Annex
– Run off a separate septic tank.
– All electric including underfloor heating and shower, has it’s own fuse box and runs from the barn.
– Network wired underground from the barn
– Double insulation throughout — recommended and provided by Sheffield Insulation.
General
– Lamp post is remotely controlled.
– Natural pond has an 11ft fountain which is remotely controlled.
– Outdoor kitchen: LED lighting throughout with coloured lighting over the bar and piped gas BBQ (BBQ, 2 gas cylinders, fridge, corner sofa & bar stools are staying).
– Side drive belongs to the farmhouse with rights of use to the barn for bin collection, mail delivery etc.