‘An Exciting Opportunity’ St Margaret South Elmham, , IP20 AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY

Make the most of this fantastic opportunity to acquire a substantial, timber framed barn and outbuildings that are ready and waiting to be converted into a wonderful home. The proposed plans include a superb open plan living space, five bedrooms and an enclosed courtyard garden that will be perfect for entertaining. The site is located on a quiet country road surrounded by beautiful countryside, close to the village of St Margaret South Elmham. • Wonderful Barn For Conversion • Excellent Timber Frame • Proposed Five Bedrooms and Three Bathrooms • Proposed Huge Living Space • Utility Room and Cloakroom • Substantial Plot • Enclosed Courtyard /Outside Entertainment Area • Just Over Half An Acre Plot • Plans Available On Request The barn is a timber framed post and truss construction dating from the 18th centurywith the adjoining wings built at later dates. The main barn is thought to have been used to store hemp that was mainly grown for the fibre which was used to make sails, ropes, fishing nets and clothes. On the Suffolk map of 1838, the barn was situated between two hemplands and at that time, the north of Suffolk and its border with Norfolk was the only place in the county that hemp was cultivated in any quantity. The adjoining wings of the barn have had differing uses over the years as cowsheds or stables. The barn itself has retained a wealth of character and has wonderful exposed roof trusses that will make an excellent feature, framing the ceiling above the open plan living area. The planned design proposals aim to maintain the historic fabric of the building and to sustain its heritage for future generations. Currently within the curtilage of a Grade II Listed building, the barn will have its own listing when completed.

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AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY

The current plans for the exterior will retain the original brickwork plinths and timber frames and add timber weatherboarding to the outside and attractive clay pantiles on the roof. Inside, the plan is for the layout to be single story with a substantial open plan living, dining room and kitchen in the main part of the barn. There will be doors opening out into the courtyard garden which will be an ideal place to entertain friends and family on a warm summer’s evening. The plans also include space for five bedrooms, two ensuites and a separate family bathroom. The barn is located close to the village of St Margaret, South Elmham which is part of ‘The Saints,’ a group of villages in Suffolk situated between the rivers Blyth and Waveney and near to the border with Norfolk. This beautiful, tranquil environment is rural but very accessible with the bustling towns of , Harleston and all around 6 miles away from the property. All three towns have a wide range of independent shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants and Harleston and Halesworth also have thriving weekly markets. The market town of Diss is 25 minutes away and has a mainline train station with regular services to Norwich and London Liverpool Street. The beautiful Suffolk coast is also not far away; a 30 minute drive will take you to the pretty town of with its charming beach huts and pier, or further down the coast to , with its promenade and pebble beach. The world renowned Aldeburgh Festival takes place every June and celebrates the connection the town has with the composer Benjamin Britten. CHRISTOPHER SCOTT DIRECTOR OF SALES

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