High Kelling, Norfolk
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High Kelling, Norfolk www.fineandcountry.com • Hidden away from public sight is this attached Barn Conversion in the highly sought Village, High Kelling • Formal Gardens and Grounds Measuring close to 1 Acre (0.86 STMS) • Detached Stable Block with Three Stables and Tack Room • Character Accommodation with First Floor Sitting Room, Formal Dining Room & Open Plan Kitchen Family Room • Four Bedrooms (Master Bedroom with En-Suite and Dressing Room) Study & Games Room • Total Accommodation including Stable Block extends to 3465 sq.ft • Energy Rating E Barn Perfection is a communal shingle courtyard into that it held special memories for them, which all four barns in the complex because here, “The whole family can be Set in a stunning rural location in High have direct access. A plaque indicates together - yet with the other spaces in that the barns were erected in 1870, the house, they can get away to follow Kelling just over two miles from Holt and this particular barn is known other activities if they wish.” and close to the coast, this wonderful to have originally been in use as a traditional brick and flint barn conversion cowshed. With its two-foot thick brick The rooms upstairs, including the sitting and flint walls, the property stays cool room with its log burner and also the within a small group of barns boasts many in the summer but is cozy in the winter. master bedroom, have amazing vaulted original features including exposed beams ceilings with exposed beams. The and vaulted ceilings. With four bedrooms Favorite Spaces master bedroom has its own dressing The owners and their family have many room and bathroom with bath, shower, and two bathrooms, the property offers favourite rooms in the property. “One lavatory and bidet. The other three an abundance of living and entertaining thing that stands out for me is that the bedrooms are on the ground floor, as kitchen/diner (with its Rayburn) is truly is a second bathroom, lavatory and spaces. This incredible family home has to the heart of the house. Half the space shower. be seen to be believed and early viewing has solid wood cupboards and work is recommended. surfaces which make working here During their time in the property, the easy, and yet the other half has room owners converted what was originally for a couple of sofas and television the garage into a large family room or as well as a dresser and kitchen table games room, with a sofa, full-size pool Luxury in an Ideal Location with dining chairs,” they said, adding table and television, so that they had The owners purchased the property after they fell in love with Holt, its independent shops and its proximity to the coast whilst holidaying in Norfolk in the summer over many years. The barn simply ticked all the boxes for them: “It was just the right distance from the shops, and the sea was just a walk away. It felt safe, secluded but also very close to civilization”. One of four such conversions in a small grouping, there ““There’s the feeling of comfort, space, inclusiveness, and yet the ability to find somewhere quiet to relax or read.” an alternative to the kitchen/dining Outside also to be seen there including a heron area, remarking, “That is, when we are The owners have enhanced the which often visits a neighbour’s pond, not in the upstairs sitting room around property outside with the addition of buzzards, house martins, pheasant and the log burner.” The games room has a a terraced area, a very effective sun wood pigeons. range of built-in shelves in addition to a trap and a perfect area for barbecuing, number of free-standing ones, and what and also put down a gravel driveway Surroundings the owners call the “craft table”, which with room for a number of vehicles, The owners and their family can’t lavish is “ideal for children to cut and paste, and have planted box-hedged borders enough praise on the area during their or to draw or paint whatever they which were inspired by the gardens at years at the property. “Gathering in want.” The owners also converted a Felbrigg Hall. supplies shopping in Holt early on a conjoined outbuilding (a former dairy) Saturday morning, taking advantage of into an approximately seven-metre long In past summers they would often the wonderful array of local seasonal dining room, with new access from the erect a small marquee in the top field, food from “John the Fish” (The North kitchen. for outside living, study, and parties. Norfolk Fish Company) whose locally And here in the top field they also sourced fish is of the highest quality; The owners and their family have very made the most of the space available, Back to the Garden for organic fond memories of the house. “Relaxed establishing a smallholding with a herb locally grown fruit, veg, butchers and cooking and chatting, preparing in the garden, a vegetable garden, planting fruit delicatessen, and a lovely restaurant and kitchen sitting area; wonderful feasts bushes and numerous indigenous trees outside seating café, the food hall at in the dining room by candle light; an and hedges, and keeping livestock in Bakers & Larners (“Harrods-on-sea”); enormous twenty-foot Christmas tree the form of a small flock of Orpington returning to the barn for feasting and upstairs in the main sitting room with hens, Aylesbury ducks and geese. merriment, walks across the heath and all the family listening to music by the The garden is a haven for wildlife and down to the sea; snoozing in the top fire and playing games; and a bucket frequently visited by Muntjac and roe field marquee with the side pulled back swing hung from the king beam for the deer, particularly at the far end near the to look out over the fields and the little ones to play on.” stables, but many varieties of birds are scotch pines of Kelling Estate beyond.” ““There are numerous spectacular views from the entrance hall and climbing the stairs into the upstairs sitting room, it’s a wonderful thrill to see the height of the pitched beamed ceilings.” “High Kelling is a village and civil parish in the north of the English county of Norfolk.” “The village is 1.7 miles east of the town of Holt, and 7.8 miles west of Cromer.” Floor Plans Floor Plans Energy Graphs Additional Information LOCAL AUTHORITY North Norfolk District Council AGENT’S NOTES Mains - Water & Electric, Septic Tank shared with neigh- bour and OFCH. The Rayburn heats the water. The floor plans are for illustration purposes only. All measurements: walls, doors, window fittings and appliances and their sizes and locations are shown conventionally and are approximate only and cannot be regarded as being a representation either by the seller or his agent. © Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of Fine and Country or Norfolk County Properties has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. We would also point out that we have not tested any of the appliances and purchasers should make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities regarding the connection of any services. Location On the doorstep How far is it to...? Directions High Kelling is a small village in close proximity to the market The rapidly expanding Norwich airport to the From Holt proceed east on the A148 stay on town of Holt. It is ideally located for access to the North north of the city offers extensive European the Cromer Road into High Kelling. Passing the Norfolk coast with its miles of unspoilt coastline. There is flights with most destinations via Schiphol. Holt Woodland Air Rifle Club take the left turn easy access to major trunk roads with access to both Holt, There is a local railway station at Sheringham onto Bridge Road and right to Warren Road, Sheringham and Cromer. High Kelling is in the North Norfolk with connecting trains to London Liverpool passing the Holt Rugby Club on the left and coast in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the area Street from Norwich. The picturesque scenic continue to the end of the driveway where 2 is famous for its wonderful coastline, wildlife and scenery. route of the North Norfolk Railway runs Warren Farm Barns can be found on the left Blakeney, Cley and the Georgian town of Holt are close by. from Sheringham to Holt and there is racing hand side through brown double gates. There are several golf courses, bird reserves and national trust at Fakenham and Newmarket, golf at Royal properties nearby. The attractive village of High Kelling has Cromer, Sheringham, Mundesley and the Links at its own post office/ store, social centre and doctors surgery West Runton. and good educational facilities include the private Greshams School in Holt for boys and Girls from preparatory through to sixth form and also Beeston preparatory school. To arrange a viewing of this property please contact Our Park Lane office North Norfolk 1 Bridge Street, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 9AG Tel: 01328 854190 www.fineandcountry.com If you have been thinking of selling and getting nowhere fast then the first move you should make is to an agent who can deliver outstanding results.