Cornfield Hall Fersfield, Nr. Diss, Norfolk A magnificent conversion of a thatched barn finished to a very high standard surrounded by wonderfully established gardens in a quiet rural setting. Features - Sun room - Sitting room - Kitchen/breakfast room - Summer kitchen - Utility/boot room - Master bedroom with en suite - 4 Further bedrooms - 2 Family bathrooms - Double garage - Summer house - Garden store - Landscaped mature gardens to about 0.75 acres (stms) Driving Distances (approx.) - Diss 5 miles - Norwich 20 miles - Bury St Edmunds 21 miles - Thetford 12 miles Situation Cornfield Hall stands about ½ a mile to the east of the Hamlet of Fersfield looking westwards over its own wonderful landscaped gardens and having far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The market town of Diss is about 5 miles to the east and offers and excellent range of shops, schools and a mainline railway station to London Liverpool Street and Norwich. There are local shops in the nearby villages of North Lopham and Bressingham which is also renowned for its famous garden centr e and steam museum. The magnificent cathedral city of Norwich is some 20 miles to the north which has a thriving business community together with an excellent range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities. It also has a wide range of schools in both private and public sector. Ipswich is some 27 miles to the south and there is easy access to Thetford, Bury St Edmunds or Newmarket. The property is close to the edge of Thetford Forest and the Breckland area along the Waveney Valley which are renowned f or their outstanding Natural Beauty, excellent walks and there are also a number of golf courses nearby. Description Cornfield Hall is a thatched Grade II listed timber framed barn which has been imaginatively and sensitively converted enhancing all the o riginal features in particular exposed beams and resulting in a wonderful light main reception area. The sitting room makes a wonderful entertaining area and off this is a large kitchen/breakfast room with AGA. The main aspect of the barn is to the west lo oking out over the gardens which are an outstanding feature of the property and were originally designed by Julie Toll, winner of several gold medals at the Royal Chelsea Flower Show. The property also boasts a multi room Bang & Olufsen audio syst em in the kitchen & sitting room. Outside Cornfield Hall is approached through a five bar gate which leads to a gravelled driveway with turning and parking area in front of the double garage with fully boarded loft space above. A flagstone pathway leads to a terrace which runs along the west face of the property. The garden comprises of extensive areas of lawn with circular hard landscaping areas including brick paving, stone flagged paths interspersed flowering with plants and shrubs. In front of the pro perty a stone paved path leads to the sunken garden which is circular in design with cobbled and brick paving with a rose pergola and is surrounded by planted borders with shrubs and herbaceous plants and roses. At the far end of the garden is an oak fra med summer house which was originally the porch to St. Paul’s Church in Colchester which was rescued when the church was demolished and re- erected on site to form a most attractive feature of the garden with a wonderful south west facing area in which to e at and entertain. Behind the summer house is a wooden outbuilding with tiled roof which is currently used as a workshop but could also lend itself to be used as a home office. Directions IP22 2BH From Diss take the A1066 Thetford Road and after Bressingham turn right where signposted to Fersfield. On entering the village turn right by the black barn just before the village sign and the church. Follow this road past the Black Barn and Cornfield Hall will be found after about one third of a mile on the left hand side. Local Authority South Norfolk District Council. Services Mains water, electricity, private drainage and oil fired central heating. Fixtures and Fittings Items regarded as fixtures and fittings including carpets, curtains, light fittings, kitchen appliances and garden ornaments are excluded although these items may be available by separate negotiation. Viewings Strictly by prior appointment with sole agents Jackson-Stops & Staff. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property. Norwich 01603 612 333 [email protected] 2 Redwell Street, Norwich, NR2 4SN jackson-stops.co.uk Burnham Market 01328 801 333 [email protected] 4 Emma’s Court, Burnham Market, PE31 8HD Important Notice: Jackson -Stops & Staff, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representat ions or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text photographs and plans are for guidance only and a re not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and Jackson-Stops & Staff have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 2015 .