Bramble Barn 9 Church Walk | Beachamwell | | PE37 8BJ BRAMBLE BARN

RUSTIC HAVEN

A delightful home, once a hay-loft and barn, Was converted from buildings of the neighbouring farm; Quaint and cottagey, it is more than it seems – Four generous bedrooms with beautiful old beams, Its rustic features such as exposed brick Combine with modernity, all in excellent nick. The courtyard outside is a peaceful place And the flowers in summer make this a wonderful place.

• A Delightful Norfolk Barn Conversion Located Close to Attractive Village Green • Constructed & Extended Out of Brick and Flint Under a Pantiled Roof • Offering Kitchen and Utility Room, Reception Room and Conservatory • Two Ground Floor Double Bedrooms and a Shower Room • Further Two Double Bedrooms Plus a Bathroom on the First Floor • Double Car Port, Storage, Side & Front Gardens and Central Courtyard with Canopy • Accommodation Extends to 1,651 sq. ft. A deceptively accommodating property glazed timber window frames. Everything imaginatively converted in 2003 from is presented in good order. Passing the an old barn, hay-loft and cart-house, is front garden on the right, you find the crammed with rustic features and charm. entrance through a gate at the back of With a pretty courtyard garden behind, the cart-house? This opens into the rear and a cottage garden to the front and courtyard where a door on the right side, it is situated near the corner of the takes you into the L-shaped hall of the village green in the delightful little village of house. Immediately, you are struck by the Beachamwell in the West Norfolk region wonderful original beams overhead, and of Breckland, one of the driest areas of the terracotta floor pamments underfoot . which are laid throughout the downstairs. “We loved the way the restoration Quiet and Sheltered had been carried out using the floor The old outbuildings originally belonged to pamments which cover the underfloor the farmhouse next door, whose stables heating, incidentally, fuelled by oil from a back onto Bramble Barn’s courtyard brand new tank,” enthuses the owner, “and providing a sheltered and quiet spot to all the internal doors are cottage-style relax outside in the sun. The owners came tulipwood with Suffolk latches.” here about six years ago, having been so taken with the conversion where either Round the corner to the right, is the original or reclaimed materials have been American oak staircase which twists employed throughout, which has created, round to the two largest bedrooms and a as the owner declares, ‘a stunning place to bathroom on the first floor. Below them, live’. off the hall, are the other two bedrooms, both good-sized doubles which each The approach is up Church Walk which have a window over the pretty, south- is a short, private road from the village facing front garden. Timber uprights green which culminates at Bramble Barn; support the structural beams which lie the road which passes the property on in rows overhead. Also off the hall, is a the other side is a quiet country lane fully-tiled bathroom which has a shower, making this a peaceful retreat. Gravelled lavatory and washbasin. “We find the parking bays are just outside the brick- downstairs bathroom is perfect for guests paved entrance at the end of Church when they’re sleeping in the adjoining We loved the way the restoration had been carried out using the Walk, where the old cart-house now bedrooms,” declares the owner. Under floor pamments which cover the underfloor heating, and all the internal provides a two-bay, open-fronted car port. the stairs is an airing cupboard with some shelves, where the hot water tank is sited. doors are cottage-style tulipwood with Suffolk latches” A Wealth of Original Beams The barns have been constructed in a Vaulted Ceilings combination of materials: juxtaposed The main living area of the property is on pantile roofs sit over predominantly pale the other side of the hall where doors yellow brick, although one of the walls is open into the kitchen and the living room, flintstone, and some are partially clad in each either side of an exposed brick wall dark stained timber matching the double- incorporating the chimney breast for the Aga in the kitchen, and the log-burner on an inset raised hearth, in the living room. At the far end these rooms link, open-plan style, with an area for a dining table, and a glazed door flanked by further glazing opening onto the courtyard. These connecting rooms are over twenty feet long and have vaulted ceilings displaying the beautiful, dark, curving timbers which blend perfectly with the exposed brick and terracotta floor. The kitchen is fitted with high quality, traditional-style, cream units, both base and wall, with integrated fridge, freezer, and dishwasher, and a double butler sink is positioned under the east-facing window. Worktops are solid timber into which is set an electric hob with an electric oven below, providing copious cooking facilities with the two oven/two hot-plate Aga on the other side. A scullery leads off one end of the kitchen which contains more of the kitchen units, again base-level and wall-mounted, so a good amount of storage. There are timber worktops with a stainless steel sink and drainer, and space and plumbing for a washing machine. A window is to the east, and the oil-fired boiler is also in this room. Recently Added Conservatory whilst buddleia and rowan trees thrive alongside. At the other end of the kitchen/living room, a door opens into the conservatory which the Private Pretty Courtyard current owners added. Constructed in double- The main outside space is the L-shaped glazed UPVC – white on the inside but dark courtyard accessed from within the property, brown, to match all the timber, on the outside which is sheltered by the house and the back of - it has created an extra living area over fifteen the farmhouse’s stable wall. Laid with attractive feet in width with ample room for a dining table brick paving, it is low maintenance by its very as well as space for comfy seating. More French nature, but is a little, leafy oasis of shrubs and doors open onto the courtyard making a lovely climbers providing colour and interest as well as place for relaxing or entertaining in the warmer fruit. “In the courtyard there are two grapevines, months. a stunning dwarf peach tree bearing fruit, and a fig tree which is a good host for nesting birds! Moving up the oak stairs with their wooden We have lots of roses on the back wall of the treads, there is a continuation of floorboards stables, a pineapple tree, and clematis. With my on the landing and throughout the upstairs. many tubs and pots, it is a peaceful and colourful This floor occupies much of the roof space and place to sit and enjoy,” attests the owner. “We features more rustic beams. What was once the also have a greenhouse next to the conservatory, hay-loft, the master bedroom has a big east- and we created the veranda which means you facing window which looks over the side garden can sit outside even when it’s raining!” Under the and trees; the other is in what was the cart- veranda, but separate to the house, is a storage house and has a window in the gable end to the room with power where the owners keep an west. In between, the fully-tiled bathroom has a extra fridge and freezer. Velux window in the roof, and contains a bath, separate shower, lavatory and washbasin. Desirable Location Five miles from , and ten miles from English Cottage Garden with a train link to London, This quaint property has a garden to match its Beachamwell is a highly sought-after location. appeal. The grassy area to the south-facing front The surrounding landscape of Breckland is of is enclosed by an old flint and brick wall and has considerable interest for its unusual flora and two eating apple trees – Greensleeves and a fauna, it lies to the east of another exceptional russet - and a pear tree. Under the eaves of the habitat, the Fens, and to the southwest of The roof the owners’ garden bench is strategically Broads. As the owner says, “There is lots of positioned: “It is a really lovely place to sit in the wildlife around - deer and so many birds - and front garden, and up above you can see the old there are lovely forest walks. Although it’s a small hay-loft ladder,” she says. “In summer this is a real village, it has an active and pretty, thousand-year cottage garden full of roses, clematis, honeysuckle, old church with a round tower and thatched lavender and hollyhocks.” Following along the side roof. There is a village hall used for many activities of the house, and past the elegant lime green on the green, a children’s play area, we have robinia tree, a little gate leads into a strip beyond a visiting post office in a van, and there is The the wall with a pink rose - rosa regoza - forming Great Danes country inn with a restaurant and hedging around a metal parkland-style fence rooms just down the road.” broken by an arch clad with flowering climbers,

We find the downstairs bathroom is perfect for guests when they’re sleeping in the adjoining bedrooms” In the courtyard there are two grapevines, a stunning dwarf peach tree bearing fruit, and a fig tree which is a good host for nesting birds! We have lots of roses on the back wall of the stables, a pineapple tree, and clematis. With my many tubs and pots, it is a peaceful and colourful place to sit and enjoy”

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The village of Beachamwell lies at the edge of the Brecks in Beachamwell is approximately 5 miles west of Swaffham, having From King’s Lynn, access the A47 eastbound signposted a wide range of shopping, schooling, and leisure facilities. The Norfolk. With a population of about 340 it is situated 5 miles Norwich and after approx. 8 miles turn right from the A47 market town of Downham Market is 12 miles to west and has onto Main Road towards Narborough. Stay on this road for from Swaffham and 10 miles from Downham Market – the direct train service to Cambridge and London King’s Cross. approx. 1 mile turn right onto Chalk Lane and in approx nearest railway station. At its heart stands the ancient round- Forest can be found to the south with its many towered church of St Mary’s. The village has a pub, The Great nature walks and bicycle trails whilst the coast 2 miles turn rigth onto Swaffham Road and then left onto Danes Country Inn. There is a mobile Post Office which visits with its quaint villages and sandy beaches is only 45 minutes by Narborough Hill and then left again onto White Road. In 0.2 five mornings a week. car. The historic city of Norwich with its International Airport miles turn right and then left onto The St. At the 1st cross is just 35 miles away. Stansted Airport can be found within 90 street turn left onto The St and then left again onto Church minutes drive to the south where you have connections to all Walk. Bramble Barn will be shortly found clearly marked with major European destinations. our Fine & Country ‘For Sale’ board.

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