Barn conversion with stable block between Diss, Norfolk and Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Four bedroom timber framed barn conversion with stable block between Diss in Norfolk and Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk and within commuting distance of London by both road and rail
Albriene Barn is a period former timber-framed barn which has been carefully converted to form a well balanced and appealing home of great character.
The substantial frame rests upon a red brick plinth and is clad with weatherboarding, the steeply pitched gable roof is covered in reclaimed Suffolk pantiles. The casement windows are double glazed and the accommodation is heated via an oil fired central heating system. The fitting and fixtures are in keeping with the property hence the sanitary wares being of a period style and in white.
Commuting to London is perhaps best via Diss mainline rail link, although travelling via the A143- A14-M11 is preferred by some. Diss is a short drive to the North and historic Bury St Edmunds is approximately 21 miles to the South. Locally there is a wide and scattered resource of facilities.
The Agents wholeheartedly recommend a timely and early inspection.
The accommodation in detail comprises; Hardwood mullion glazed entrance door to:
RECEPTION HALL: East. With vaulted ceiling exposing the roof frame and wall timbers, tiled floor, radiator, staircase leads off as does the:
CLOAKROOM: East. Generous sized cloakroom fitted with a period style white suite of; low level W.C., pedestal hand basin. Radiator, tiled floor, spot-lights.
INNER HALL: Door to:
UTILITY ROOM: Space and/or plumbing for washing machine and freezer etc, wall mounted consumer unit, recessed downlighters. From the inner lobby open studwork to:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST: 14'8" x 14' (4.47m x 4.27m). West. A solid hand-made pine kitchen comprising; base cupboards and drawers with hardwood worksurface over, wall mounted plate rack and adjacent serving hatch to the dining room. Within the red brick chimneybreast stands the oil fired range for cooking and central heating and domestic hot water purposes with two ovens, two circular hot plates and towel rail, adjacent space for electric slide in cooker- for summer use. Butler sink with centre mixer tap and worksurface to either side, tiled floor, rear door leading to the garden beyond. Useful built in larder, recessed downlighting.
DINING ROOM: 14'10" x 11'6" (4.52m x 3.51m). East & West. Exposed frame-work, pine floor, radiator, wall light points. Door to:
DRAWING ROOM: 18'8" x 15'7" (5.69m x 4.75m). North, East & West. An impressive room by way of the size and exposed wall framing with large redbrick fireplace in which stands the wood burning stove resting upon a gault brick hearth, substantial reclaimed bressummer, television and telephone points, recessed downlighting, wall light points.
FIRST FLOOR:
LANDING: East. Radiator, downlighting.
BEDROOM 1: 19'9" x 13'2" (6.02m x 4.01m). North-East & West. Radiator, exposed wall-framing, recessed downlighters, pine floor.
BEDROOM 2: 15' x 14'1" (4.57m x 4.29m). West. Radiator, recessed downlighters, useful recess and under stairs cupboard.
BEDROOM 3: 10'4" Minimum Measurements x 10' (3.15m x 3.05m). West. Built in wardrobe and airing cupboard with pre-lagged cylinder tank.
BATHROOM: East. Period style suite comprising; pedestal hand basin with splashback tiling, roll top ball and claw footed bath, low level W.C., bidet, shaver socket, recessed downlighters, extractor fan. From the landing attic room door leads to the:
MASTER SUITE: Overall 38' x 13' into eaves (11.58m x 3.96m). North, East & West. A magnificent vaulted ceiling showing rafters, principal rafters, purlins and collars. Pine floor, eaves storage cupboard, radiators, high level tank room, television and telephone points, ample power sockets.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: East. With tiled direct-feed double size shower with extractor fan, adjacent low level W.C., with pedestal hand basin, heated towel rail, shaver socket, recessed downlighters and additional airing cupboard housing pre-lagged tank and slatted airing shelves.
OUTSIDE: The property is approached over a shared driveway which in turn traverses The Common and leads to the private driveway which terminates at the three bay timer-framed and pantiled CART LODGE
The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn enclosed by semi mature hedging with pond.
STABLE BLOCK: comprising two stables, of timber-frame construction providing useful additional storage. Ample parking/turning area within the shingle drive which leads to the front entrance door. The divide between the two properties is a rustic red brick wall both to the front and the rear providing privacy and appealing aesthetic feature
