Barn conversion with indoor swimming pool and gym close to Peterborough and King's Lynn
8,000 square foot listed barn conversion with indoor swimming pool and gym area, courtyard and exposed roof timbers in village setting on the Cambs / Norfolk border close to Peterborough, King's Lynn and the coast
Granary Barn is situated in the very picturesque village of Elm, on the Cambridgeshire / Norfolk border, offering easy access to Peterborough, King's Lynn and the North Norfolk coast. It is also within 15 minutes of March and Downham train stations.
The village boasts three pubs, a school, local convenience store and a Post Office, all within easy walking distance. It is also on the main bus route from Wisbech to March.
Granary Barn is a 26-roomed listed building of approx. 8,000 square feet, set in the grounds of Elm's oldest house and the building has been in use right up to the start of the conversion in 2000.
All rooms throughout the barn have the original roof timbers exposed. Large areas of brickwork have been left exposed wherever building regulations would allow. All timberwork and joinery have been manufactured on-site in a fully equipped workshop by local craftsmen who have been employed for five years, working solely on this project. All fine details have been carefully thought out and reproduced to suit the style and age of the building.
The barn is an absolute showpiece; only by visiting it will you see the sheer size and appreciate the attention to detail that makes this property truly unique.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall (approx. 12'6" x 30')
On entering the front doors, you stand in the entrance hall, which houses a purpose-made, oak dining table with ten chairs. The hall is oak panelled, with lots of exposed brickwork and original features and also includes a built in bookcase. An open-plan, oak staircase leads to the first floor.
Snug Room (approx. 12' x 18')
This room leads off the entrance hall and consists of a piano and comfortable seating. A small hallway leads from the snug to the family bathroom.
Family Bathroom (7'6" x 13')
This consists of a sunken bath, wrought iron hand basin and WC with high level cistern.
Games Room (approx. 18' x 29')
The games room is oak panelled, with exposed beams and brickwork and has a facet window. A full size snooker table takes centre stage.
Wine Room (approx. 6' x 7')
The wine room has a purpose-built wine rack to store 320 bottles, a built in wine and beer cooler cabinet, plus lots of shelving and storage space.
Airing Cupboard (4' x 6')
This has shelving from floor to ceiling.
Utility Room (5'6 x 8')
This has purpose-built, hardwood painted units with a timber drainer, belfast sink, toilet and purpose-built cabinets to hide away the washing machine and tumble dryer.
The remaining ground floor rooms (as follows) are all situated around the central, York stone courtyard (30' x 50') with large pond/water feature.
Kitchen (approx. 19' x 45')
This is a room that must be seen to be believed and opens on to the courtyard. It took two joiners nearly seven months to manufacture and install. The units are all in hardwood and have been hand-painted in honeysuckle to compliment the oak panelling which runs throughout the ground floor. All appliances are as you would expect in a kitchen of this standard. The cooker is an electric Aga style with an accompanying finger-touch summer module to match. There is a built-in microwave, dishwasher, coffee-maker and larder style fridge and freezer. In the centre of the kitchen stands an island unit (5' x 17') with a solid oak worktop. This houses a double belfast sink. All other surfaces are in black granite. The floor is tiled throughout with a raised level in the prep area. At one end of the kitchen is a purpose-built table, with bench-style seating - all made to match the kitchen. At the other end is another seating area in front of an inglenook style fireplace, which houses a double sided wood-burning stove.
Winter Lounge (19' x 22')
The inglenook fireplace separates this room from the kitchen and there is oak flooring and panelling throughout. A glass panelled wall separates this room from the swimming pool.
Indoor Swimming Pool and Gym area (25'6 x 52')
This area opens on to the courtyard. It includes a purpose-built sauna which seats eight people and a pool changing room with WC, hand basin and shower. The pool (28' x 16') has a depth of 4'-7'.
Garden Room (18' x 26')
The floor is tiled throughout and opens on to the courtyard and the patio of the rear walled garden.
Rear walled Garden (approx. 50' x 70')
This has a large York stoned patio and grass with mature trees.
Study / 5th Bedroom (14' x 16')
This has a glass-panelled wall with a view of the courtyard.
Double Garage (34' x 14')
This is to the right of the main entrance hall.
FIRST FLOOR
Master Bedroom (17'6 x 12'6)
This has double doors leading on to an oak balcony (13' x 8'), with staircase down to the courtyard. Leading off the master bedroom there is a dressing room (18' x 6'), with purpose-made wardrobes and shelving. An oak staircase leads from the master bedroom to an en-suite (13' x 11') which was formerly a pigeon loft, with a double ended, free-standing bath, wrought iron hand basin stand, WC and separate shower.
Bedroom Two (18' x 10'6)
This room has an en-suite (10'6 x 5'6) with bath, basin and WC.
Bedroom Three (18' x 14'6)
This room has an en-suite (7' x 6'6) with bath, basin and WC.
Bedroom Four (14' x 13')
The sale includes:
Oak dining table with ten chairs
Full size Riley snooker table
Kitchen table and two benches
Offers in the region of £1,100,000 WITHDRAWN
