Byre Cottage is a superb single storey barn conversion of red brick construction under a tiled roof. The property is light and airy and offers well-proportioned family-sized accommodation with generous reception and bedrooms. Byre Cottage was converted from a former cowshed by the current owners in 2002 and has been designed to a very high specification with the inclusion of underfloor heating, floor to ceiling windows and doors in all reception rooms, which offer panoramic views over the delightful gardens. The current owners have also maintained many period and character features including internal exposed brick walls and beams.

Outside

The property is accessed via a private shared driveway and has off street parking, a generous garage and workshop. To the rear of the property is a charming and beautifully landscaped lawned garden with mature shrubs and hedging, including a vegetable garden, orchard and pond. At the bottom of the garden is a summerhouse with electricity which overlooks the stunning parkland of the Old Rectory.

Situation

The property is located within a Conservation Area in historic Shotesham, which offers abundant walks and bridleways, along with popular public house. Nearby Poringland provides additional amenities including restaurants, pubs and shops, with the attractive city of Norwich offering notable schools and numerous recreational and cultural interests. There is excellent primary schooling at Poringland and Stoke Holy Cross, secondary schooling at Framingham Earl which are all in the catchment area of Shotesham with good bus links which also extend to the Norwich independent schools including Norwich School, High School for Girls and Town Close Preparatory school. The train station in Norwich provides frequent links to London Liverpool Street, whilst the A11 offers connections to the M11 and further afield.

Directions

From Strutt and Parker’s Norwich office head south proceeding onto Stoke Road / Norwich Road which takes you into Stoke Holy Cross, then fork left at the church, which brings you in to Shotesham. Following The Street through Shotesham, Byre Cottage is on the right hand side just past the entrance to the Old Rectory.