Once forming part of the Hales Hall Estate, 1 Long Barn was constructed around 1760 and converted in the 1980s. 1 Long Barn is a handsome red brick Grade II Listed family home offering sensitively modernised accommodation arranged over three floors. Configured to provide an ideal family and entertaining space, the ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming entrance hall with useful cloakroom and briefly comprises a large reception room with feature corner inglenook and woodburning stove, and a spacious kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen has a range of wall and base units including a breakfast bar, wooden worktops, and modern integrated appliances.

On the first floor, the property provides three well-proportioned double bedrooms, two with built-in storage and modern en suite bathrooms. The second floor is dedicated to the property’s spacious vaulted principal bedroom and a large family bathroom with a separate walk-in shower. The property is EPC rated C.

Outside

Having plenty of kerb appeal, the property is approached over a private driveway providing parking and giving access to the double garage. A generous front garden laid to lawn and bordered by well-stocked flowerbeds also featuring numerous seating areas, the whole enjoying views over a neighbouring pond and countryside beyond. The well-maintained walled rear garden is south facing and laid mainly to level lawn bordered by raised flower and shrub beds and features a generous paved terrace, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining.

Situation

The registered common and County Wildlife Site of Hales Green sits on the fringes of the small village of Hales which benefits from an historic church, village hall, garage/shop, restaurant, cricket and bowls clubs, playing field and children’s playground. The nearby southern Broads town of Loddon sits on the River Chet and offers a good range of day-to-day amenities including a 15th century church, supermarket, library, GP and dentist surgeries, local shopping and nursery, primary and secondary schooling. The property enjoys easy access to the bus route and to the A146, both linking Norwich, Beccles and Lowestoft. The Cathedral City of Norwich, the regional centre is 11 miles to the northeast and offers a comprehensive range of commercial entertainment, cultural amenities and excellent schooling. Norwich has a main railway station providing regular service to London and Cambridge. On the North side of the City is Norwich international Airport which caters for both domestic and international flight destinations.

Directions

From Norwich, head southwest on the A146 towards Beccles for 10 miles. After passing the junctions for Chedgrave and Loddon take a right turn onto Dull’s Road signposted Stubbs Green. After 0.5 miles turn left onto Transport Lane and follow dead straight for another 0.5 miles through spectacular scenic South Norfolk countryside. Turn left onto a long private drive following round two right turns where parking for 1 Long Barn can be found on the left-hand side.