4 Bed Detached House For Sale

Taskers Barn is a superb 19th century barn conversion located in the popular and well-located village of Tacolneston. The property offers excellent 4/5-bedroom spacious accommodation arranged over a single storey with the benefit of a large well-maintained rear garden, large courtyard, ample off-road parking and a detached garage.
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GROUND FLOOR

- Porch
- Kitchen/breakfast room
- Family room
- Sitting room
- Dining room
- Office/bedroom 5
- Main bedroom with en suite
- 3 further bedrooms
- Family bathroom
- Utility room
- Shower room
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OUTSIDE

- Enclosed rear garden
- Gravelled courtyard garden
- Summer house
- Greenhouse
- Detached garage
- Off-road parking for several vehicles
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DRIVING DISTANCES (approx.)

- Bunwell 2 miles
- Long Stratton 5 miles
- Wymondham 5.6 miles
- Attleborough 7 miles
- Diss 10.5
- Norwich 12 miles
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LOCAL AUTHORITY

South Norfolk Council, Band: F, Annual cost: £2,736.04 (2020/21).
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SERVICES

Oil-fired central heating, mains electricity, water and drainage.
Advised by client that fibre optic broadband is available.
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SITUATION

Taskers Barn is situated on the edge of the dispersed village of Tacolneston just under 5 miles from the small market town of Long Stratton and 12 miles south of The City of Norwich. There is a local primary school that has achieved an Outstanding Ofsted rating (June 2014), 3 churches, a public house and the village enjoys an active community. The village of Bunwell is just 2 miles from the property and has a convenience store and post office. The popular village of Long Stratton has schools to accommodate all age groups, a supermarket and range of shops, medical and dental practices and a post office. The larger town of Attleborough is approximately 7 miles’ distance and is situated off the A11 offering a good range of shops, supermarkets, and schooling, including a senior school. The market town of Wymondham is just 5.6 miles from the property and provides excellent facilities with a Waitrose supermarket and the highly regarded Wymondham College. Direct train travel to London is available from either Norwich or Diss with intercity trains to London Liverpool Street. Wymondham train station has trains to London Kings Cross via Cambridge.

Diss is a thriving and picturesque market town which borders a lovely mere and enjoys some beautiful timber framed buildings dating from the 16th century. Diss has its own market and auction, which takes place each Friday, in addition to a Farmer’s Market which takes place on the second Saturday of each month and the Grade II listed Corn Hall is now an entertainment venue.

The Cathedral City of Norwich is renowned for its shopping and cultural facilities, range of schools and as a vibrant business centre. The Brecks, Thetford Forest, the Norfolk Broads and the coast are all within easy driving distance and there are a number of golf courses and other leisure facilities nearby.
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DESCRIPTION

The barn was converted in 2002 and the current owners have occupied the property since 2009.

A porch leads through to a set of French doors that open into good sized kitchen, which features tiled flooring, exposed central beam, a range of wooden fitted cabinets, with hardwood worktops and double butler sink. There is space for a freestanding fridge freezer and a range cooker, for which an extraction fan has been installed. From the kitchen, a hallway continues down to the family room, with the remaining accommodation beyond. Off to the right of the hallway is a large and deep storage cupboard and the utility room. The utility room offers fitted cabinets with butler sink and space for freestanding appliances. The boiler and water tank are housed in this room and a Velux window provides good natural light. Leading directly off from the utility room is a shower room, comprising walk-in shower, wash hand basin and WC. A further Velux window provides ample natural light.

The family room is a light and airy room, featuring wood flooring, an exposed central beam, wood burning stove and newly installed French doors opening out to the courtyard. Beyond the family room is the dining room, featuring pamment tiled flooring, exposed original beam and French doors opening out to the courtyard. Beyond the dining room is the office, which could provide additional bedroom accommodation if desired. The office features wood flooring, exposed timber beam and Velux window.

The sitting room offers light and spacious accommodation, and features wood flooring, exposed timber beams, fireplace with wood burning stove and bi-fold doors out to the south facing rear garden. The wall with the fireplace is the only wall in the property that adjoins the neighbouring property.

From the sitting room, a door opens through to a further hallway with the bedroom accommodation and family bathroom leading off. The main bedroom is a large room, situated at the far end of the hallway. This room benefits from a dual aspect and features wood flooring, exposed timber beams and an adjoining en suite shower room that comprises walk-in shower, wash hand basin vanity unit, WC and heated towel rail. Bedroom 2 is an equally large double bedroom, featuring wood flooring, exposed beams and enjoying dual aspect views over the courtyard. Bedrooms 3 and 4 offer further double accommodation and offer lovely views of the rear garden. The family bathroom comprises a roll-top bath, walk-in shower, wash hand basin and WC.
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OUTSIDE

To the front of the property there is a gravelled parking area with gated access to a charming south facing courtyard. A gravelled pathway continues round to the side and rear of the property. The rear garden is extensively laid to lawn, interspersed with numerous fruit trees, including pear, plum, cherry and apple. There is a beautifully constructed timber summer house with under cover seating area and office with electrics, lighting and broadband installed. From the main garden, a trellis archway leads through to a further cut flower garden.

To the front of the property there is a detached garage with up-and-over door and rafter storage.
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DIRECTIONS

Leave Norwich on the A140 Ipswich Road and at the traffic lights at Harford Bridge turn right onto the B1113 Mulbarton Road. Continue on the B1113/Norwich Road and pass through Mulbarton, Wreningham and Tacolneston. Continue for approximately 0.5 miles and turn left onto Bentley Road. As Bentley Road continues round to the right turn immediately left and then keep right. Continue down the lane and the property will be the 3rd barn on the left.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide, they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us.

2. We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not tested any services, appliances or fittings. Measurements, floor plans, orientation and distances are given as approximate only and should not be relied on.

3. The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken. No assumption should be made that any contents are included in the sale.

4. We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation approval, statutory or regulatory permissions or consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of the property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or other consent has been obtained.

5. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property.

6. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. If these are required, you should include their terms in any contract between you and the seller.

7. Note to potential purchasers who intend to view the property; we would politely ask you discuss with our staff the reason for the property coming onto the market and if there is any point of particular importance to you, before you make arrangements to visit or plan a viewing appointment.

8. Viewings are strictly by prior appointment.
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DATE DETAILS PRODUCED

June 2023