The Big Barn 9 High Road | Tilney Cum Islington | | PE34 3BL COUNTRY MODERN

A recently converted lateral barn Is modern and slick yet retaining its charm; Impressive spaces flooded with light, Vaulted ceilings with oak trusses - a magnificent sight, Far reaching views of the countryside all round, A place of calm and peace, just birdsong for sound.

• A Quality West Norfolk Lateral L-Shaped Barn Conversion Retaining Much of its’ Charm • Set Within a Small Cluster of Re-Developed Farm Buildings • Reception Room Plus 38’ Kitchen/ Dining Hall • Master Suite Plus 3 Further Double Bedrooms All With En-suite Facilities • Peaceful Location Close to the River • Ample Off-Road Parking Plus Gardens • Far Reaching Field Views All Around • Constructed to a High Specification and Benefits 6 Years Insurance Backed Structural Guarantee • The Accommodation Approx. Extends to 2,700 sq.ft. • NO UPWARD CHAIN Not many homes can boast a sixty feet entertaining space.” In West Norfolk on the edge of the little village of Tilney barn had great bones and amazing light. I just loved the both inside and out. No expense has been spared, and Cum Islington, just six miles southwest of King’s Lynn, buttresses on the original west wall of the barn, over a you will find it high spec done to an immaculate finish. is an attractive group of converted barns with superb hundred years old, people just don’t build walls like that views of the surrounding farmland. Approached along a anymore, it had so much character and was crying out to Indeed, on entering this stunning conversion, you are country road that follows one of the many old irrigation be lovingly restored” immediately struck by the overwhelming feeling of light channels that criss-cross this fascinating area, and over a and space with vaulted ceilings featuring oak beams and very picturesque brick bridge, 9 High Road is the furthest Being considerably larger than the other three barns, the the use of quality, natural materials everywhere you look. property along the tree-lined gravel drive. original developer always referred to it as ‘the big barn’ “We employed a very considered, simple yet modern and the name just stuck. None of the barns or the farm- palette of oak, white and greys. “The light of the barn is Light Fantastic house, which is next door, were completely finished when just incredible: the whole room can change from bright The owner came here with a view to staying a long time, they were originally bought, but this barn required the whites and yellows flooding in throughout the morning, but due to relocation of work, sadly is having to sell. As most love and attention, left as it was as just a shell with to warm orange and reds as the sun sets to the west late he tells us, “I bought the barn as a renovation project no electricity or other services! It has been painstakingly into the evening,” enthuses the owner. to live in as I could see the wonderful potential - the remodelled and developed to the highest of standards

Spectacular Space insulation and enjoys underfloor heating throughout with nine tall units contain three integrated, eye-level, electric ovens and At the northern end of one wing, you enter into a hallway separate - easy to programme - zones that can be controlled a wine cooler. “All the major appliances (including dishwasher which then leads into the dual aspect, open plan kitchen/dining remotely via your smart phone. There are carefully designed and fridge-freezer) are Neff, integrated and brand new, and the and reception room with a combined length of almost sixty feet. light installations and electrical fittings, and CAT 5 wiring taking ovens feature ‘slide and hide’ doors,” attests the owner. “There “Not many homes can boast a sixty feet entertaining space,” the barn’s spec to an even greater level.” are more fitted units and oak work-tops in the utility room with declares the owner. “We painstakingly restored the king truss another sink, and space and plumbing for a washing machine beams and purlins that feature in every room and provide Brand New Neff Appliances and tumble dryer.” four-metre high vaulted ceilings that offer an outstanding sense The clean-lined, bespoke fitted kitchen runs down the west of space. The floors are Indian flagstone from the entrance hall wall and is painted chalk white with oak worktops. The dou- At the other end of the kitchen, an exposed brick chimney and through the big room, whilst engineered wide-plank oak ble butler ceramic sink sits under a window with far reaching breast houses a double-sided, cast iron, multi-fuel burning stove floors are laid in the bedrooms. We fitted Italian porcelain tiles views of the countryside to the west, whilst a very substantial which serves the spacious reception room behind and creates in the bathrooms which are all designed as wet-rooms with island painted grey with a pale quartz top that incorporates an a lovely focal point of glowing warmth. “I’ll miss snuggling up on composite stone fittings and wall-hung toilets to maximise induction hob with integrated, concealed extraction, and also the couch with a roaring fire in the log burner on the winter the sense of space and feeling of luxury. The barn has superb acts as a very generous breakfast bar. At one end of the room, evenings watching a Netflix box-set - the arrival of ‘Super-fast broadband’ last year was perfectly timed in that respect,” says All four spacious bedrooms and their exquisitely fitted, contem- built-in wardrobes, and double patio doors onto the south fac- the owner. More exposed brick - another nod to the building’s porary-style bathrooms, lead off an impressive hallway at the ing rear garden. Another bedroom also benefits from this latter origins - is an intermittent feature along the much glazed eastern southern end of the reception room, which has further double feature whilst another enjoys a further walk-in wardrobe with an wall which benefits from doors opening onto the sheltered patio doors onto the front garden. The master bedroom has the integrated storage system. terrace and lawn. luxury of not only an en-suite, but its own dressing room with The barn’s setting is lovely - you get all the joy of outstanding rural views and aspects, without the pain of it’s up-keep; a 360’ rotating view, last year was golden wheat, this year spring pea, next year rape seed…”

Country Lifestyle The gardens are low maintenance, mostly laid to lawn, with a large drive at the entrance. As the owner informs us, “The courtyard garden gets sun all day and the back garden is south facing, a real sun trap, to which two of the bedrooms have direct access. The barn’s setting is quite lovely - you get all the joy of outstanding rural aspects without the pain of it’s up-keep; a rotating 360’ view, last year was golden wheat, this year spring pea, next year rape seed… We have a deer family who we regularly see through the kitchen window, resident swans on the lode, pheasants, owls and hares, and the children were particularly thrilled recently to see the return of our Hedgehog after his winter snooze.”

“I’ll miss the big skies, the brilliant star shows on a clear night (being so rural and surrounded by farm-land, there is no light pollution), the incredible sunsets to the West and the lovely general sense of peace and quiet. I’ll also miss the pub quiz and friendly welcome at the local - ‘The Woolpack’, and the delicious food at “The Hare Arms” in Stow Bardolph.

“As well as being a permanent home, the location lends itself perfectly as a stunning holiday home being only two hours from London; it’s less than half an hour to the gorgeous beaches at and beyond, twenty minutes to the Sandringham Estate and the gorgeous spa at Hall, and only ten minutes to Kings Lynn with all its shopping and cultural opportunities. It makes a secure ‘lock ‘n’ leave’ property - you’ve got electric gates, your own bridge over the little river which acts almost like a moat, then surrounded by farmland the other three sides. Whilst feeling very private, it’s equally nice to have a little community of neighbours in this exclusive complex. As our property is positioned at the back, it ensures maximum privacy as you’re not over-looked and no-one drives past to reach their property.”

Tilney St. Lawrence primary school and St Germans Primary (both rated ‘good’) a village shop and a post office are within walking distance, and so are bus services for other schools. The closest train station is Watlington, less than ten- minute drive from the barn, with fast links to Cambridge and London. There are endless options for walks and cycle rides along quiet and little used country lanes, lodes and footpaths. The Hare Arms at nearby Stow Bardolph is a superb ‘listed’ local country inn and restaurant. This lovely pub, with beautiful Stow Hall gardens and walks, is well within cycling distance of the barn. Energy Graph

Additional Information LOCAL AUTHORITY King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council

AGENTS NOTES: Mains Electricity, Water, Drainage. Underfloor Heating.

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Tilney cum Islington is a quiet village located within the large Watlington is approx. 3 miles away and has a direct link From King’s Lynn, take the A47 towards Peterborough Parish of , just under 7 miles from Kings into London, King’s Cross which is a 1 hr 40 mins journey. and at the West Lynn roundabout take the first exit Lynn and 9 miles from Wisbech. The village of Watlington Tilney cum Islington lies less than 7 miles southwest of Kings onto Pullover Road, signposted to Wisbech. At the next King’s Lynn, approx. 10 min drive , approx. 20 min drive with its direct rail links to Cambridge and London is only Lynn, offering a wide variety of schools, cultural and leisure roundabout take the third exit signposted to Tilney All facilities, plus doctors’ surgeries, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital 3.5 miles away. The neighbouring villages of Wiggenhall St Saints and after approx. half a mile turn left onto Wiggenhall and a main line railway station with links to Cambridge and Mary (less than a mile away) Tilney St Lawrence (2.5 miles) London King’s Cross. Following on from here, the popular Road signposted to Tilney Cum Islington. This road will offering local amenities including churches, community coastline is half an hour away and offers an merge into High Road. After approx. 2.5 miles you will see primary schools (rated ‘good’ by Ofsted) , post office, public abundance of pretty coastal villages to explore. The Georgian a small bridge over the drain (Smeeth Lode) which leads houses and a regular bus service operates through the market town of Wisbech with its sought after Wisbech you to the entrance gate of the development. Driving village. Grammar School is only 9 miles to the west. through the gate take the gravelled driveway on your right which leads you to the property.

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