Farmhouse with barns for conversion in Morton-On-The-Hill, near Norwich, Norfolk
16th century six bedroom farmhouse in the village of Morton-On-The-Hill near Norwich in Norfolk, set on over an acre of land and with two substantial ranges of outbuildings which have existing commercial use but may have possible development potential subject to planning consent
Situated in the beautiful Wensum Valley (SSI), Street Farmhouse is a substantial period farmhouse, part of which is believed to date back to the 16th Century, with an extensive range of barns and outbuildings.
The property has numerous interesting features, a wealth of exposed beams, timber and brickwork. 15 rooms plus cellar in main house. There is an oil fired Rayburn in the kitchen supplying heating to radiators, plus three multifuel stoves in each of the main reception rooms. Double glazing to most rooms.
There are two substantial ranges of outbuildings, with existing commercial use but with possible development potential subject to planning consent. The local authority is Broadland District Council.
The grounds extend to approximately 1.1 acres (STS) There is a second access off the former Fakenham Road.
Farmhouse accommodation
GROUND FLOOR
Main Entrance: Outer hallway. Doors leading to inner hall, kitchen and utility room. Side entrance.
Utility Room (14’0” x 11’5”): Access to private well. Stainless Steel sink. Cooker point. Washing machine point. Fitted pine-front cupboards.
Kitchen (13’5” x 13’0”): Rayburn Range Cooker / Boiler (oil fired - new 2004) supplying heating to radiators. Electric cooker point. Pamment floor.
Conservatory (22’0” x 9’0”): Pamment floor. French doors to garden. Door leading to outbuildings.
Reception One (13’6” x 12’8”): Brick floor, mullioned brick window, exposed beams, large brick fireplace with Georgian Surround, Jotul wood stove.
Spacious Inner Hall: Stairs to first floor. Victorian black and red quarry-tiled floor.
Shower / Toilet (10’0 x 9’6”): Shower, double sinks, toilet. Half-stairs leading to bedroom three. Radiators.
Cellar (14’2 x 9’6”)
Reception Two (20” x 15’0”): Very large inglenook fireplace with side seats. New England Vigilante wood stove. Exposed beams. Pamment floor.
Reception Three (18’8” x 14’2”): Fireplace with Huntingdon 30 multifuel stove.
FIRST FLOOR:
Landing areas with exposed beams.
Bedroom One (20’0” x 10’2”): plus dressing recess and cupboards. Exposed beams. Radiator.
Bedroom Two (15’9” x 7’3”): Exposed beam. Radiator.
Bedroom Three (19’9” x 11’0”): Large cupboard, exposed beam, door to ensuite shower room. Radiator.
Bedroom Four (14’0” x 13’4”): Fireplace with original Georgian Hob Grate. Cupboards to either side of fireplace. Exposed beams. Radiator.
Spacious Bathroom (11’0” x 14’6” (at best)): Large panelled bath, pedestal wash basin. Low level WC, bidet, heated towel rail and radiator.
SECOND FLOOR:
Bedroom Five (21’9” x 12’9”): Exposed beams. Wood floor. Velux window. Radiator.
Bedroom Six / Study (12’6” x 10’0”): Exposed beams.
Attic Storage Room: 39’0” x 7’8” average width. Water Tanks.
Outside Yard Area:
First Barn (25’0” x 17’9”): plus attic space.
12’2” x 17’9”
44’3” x 17’9”
Second Barn (25’0” x 17’9”):
32’0” x 17’9” (Mezzanine) including garage. Plus lean-to car port.
Block of Stables and Barns: 72’0” x 20’0” overall. Includes tack room, stables, large room used as playroom with oil stove. Single garage with room over top.
Between 1980 and 2004 the barns were used to run a successful business selling woodburning stoves and fireplaces. The business has since moved to new premises.
Services
Mains electricity. Water from private well. Drainage to septic tank installations.
