Dog Lane, Horsford, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10

Located in a desirable private position in the popular north Norwich village of Horsford, nestled amongst a collection of eclectic and individual properties is ‘Apple Barn’, a stunning and truly unique modern barn conversion with additional outbuildings including a three-bedroom detached annexe and ‘the apple shed’, an exceptional lucrative holiday lodge with business use, all situated inside over half an acre of well-maintained and picturesque private grounds and gardens.

Having been a labour of love since the beginning of its extensive renovation in 2019, the current owners are wholeheartedly responsible for everything that this remarkable new addition to the local Norfolk property market has in store. We will do our best to provide you with as much information as possible throughout this exiting listing, however only on personal inspection of the barn itself, the outbuildings and the mature grounds can you truly take in all that amazing opportunity has to offer. Please read on, and prepare to be amazed………

APPLE BARN: -

The barn itself dates back to 1790 and in 2019 was purchased and completely transformed and renovated in liaison with Norfolk Historic Planning to an exceptional standard. Offering over 2100 square feet of luxurious living space, the accommodation includes a 30ft triple aspect kitchen/family room complete with a stylish fitted kitchen with a granite breakfast bar, porcelain tiled flooring and a range of built in appliances as well as a bespoke shutters to the windows and a set of patio doors leading to the main garden.

Adjacent to the kitchen and across from the welcoming entrance hall which provides access to the downstairs WC is the main reception area, ‘the old barn’. This room is guaranteed to be one of the most eye-catching rooms you have ever had the pleasure to step foot inside. The flagstone tiled floor immediately draws your attention, as well as the historic vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams and internal brick walls, there is also a wood burner and a view up to the glass fronted hay loft.

To the ground floor is a double bedroom complete with a luxury en suite shower room. Located off the first-floor landing are two further double bedrooms, one with French doors opening to a Juliet balcony enjoying views over the rear garden and a modern family bathroom. In addition, the landing also provides access to ‘the hay loft’, a stylish mezzanine sitting room/guest bedroom which overlooks ‘the old barn’ reception room below.

THE ANNEXE: -

Adjacent to Apple Barn, across the well-maintained courtyard you will find a three-bedroom detached annexe. Offering over 800 square feet of living space, the accommodation consists of an 18ft lounge/diner and a modern kitchen and bathroom, with roll top bath and shower as well as three double bedrooms. This superb annexe is currently used as accommodation for family and visitors, whilst offering a multitude of options to suite any individual buyers needs or requirements.

THE APPLE SHED: -

In addition to the main residence and the annexe is ‘the apple shed’, a detached outbuilding which has full business use and is currently used as a high end and incredibly lucrative holiday lodge.

This remarkable addition to the property is simply stunning. Tucked away and out of sight of the main property and grounds, the apple shed is accessed via a set of bi-fold doors which lead to a stylish open plan lounge/kitchen, a cosy bedroom with patio doors leading to the outside and a modern shower room.

Outside, the apple shed offers its own garden, which is fully established, being laid mainly to lawn with a variety of attractive plants, shrubs and trees as well a natural stone patio area with a luxurious undercover hot tub. The apple shed offers a peaceful setting and is also located next to neighbouring fields offering a quaint and picturesque outlook. Please see the following link to the website of this first class and incredibly unique holiday lodge.

Type 'The Apple Shed Norfolk' into Google to view the website and read it's many 5 star reviews.

THE GROUNDS: -

On arrival to Apple Barn, you are welcomed by a set of electric iron gates with a telecom entry system. Once through the gates the sweeping shingle drives leads you past the main residence to the ain parking area with extensive parking for multiple vehicles and as well as a double cart shed complete with electric doors, power and light.

Between Apple Barn and The Annexe is a beautiful courtyard with patio seating areas, each with their own private gate, and a wooden five-bar gate with an addition parking space for guests of the annexe, The courtyard and driveway are awash with an abundance of attractive planted flower including rose bushes and wisteria with natural stone pathways around the perimeters.

Further gated access from the central courtyard takes you to the main family garden of Apple Barn. These extensive gardens have been incredibly well maintained and are fully enclosed with natural British hedgerow and laurel bushes and are extremely private. The gardens are laid mainly to lawn with a variety of plants, shrubs and mature trees as well as an orchard with a collection of established fruit trees. In addition, there are two patio areas, one of which is accessed from the kitchen/family room, and the other located in front of an amazing home bar, a wooden structure complete with power and light and double doors leading out onto the patio area.
The gardens are a superb prospect for those with green figures and are perfect for outside entertaining and enjoying those popular summer BBQs.

SERVICES: -

All three of the dwellings are fully double glazed with 12 solar panels solar panels feeding a 10kw storage battery, an EV fast car charger point and 3 phase electrics to the entire site. Apple Barn has an air source heat pump with zoned underfloor heating to the entire ground floor, while the annexe and the apple shed have LPG gas central heating with independent heating systems. The Apple Shed also has its own Wi-Fi connection. In addition, the site has permitted development in place offering the option of further conversion or redevelopment.

THE VILLAGE & AMENITIES: -

Apple Barn is situated perfectly offering both a tranquil and peaceful setting as well as being situated within easy reach of the village and its many amenities. These include primary and junior schools, well-renowned village hall and children’s playing field and a historic pub which is located at the end of the road.

The property offers excellent transport links and is situated with convenient access to the historic city of Norwich, the well renowned North Norfolk Coast and The Norfolk Broads. In addition, the property offers convenient access to Norwich international airport.

Further information is available on request, however only on internal inspection can you truly take in all that this simply superb property has to offer. If you like what you see, then please call Winkworth now to arrange a viewing, and rest assured, you will not be disappointed.

AGENTS NOTES
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - E
Local Authority - Broadland
We have been advised that the property is connected to mains water and electricity.

Winkworth wishes to inform prospective buyers and tenants that these particulars are a guide and act as information only. All our details are given in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of printing but they don’t form part of an offer or contract. No Winkworth employee has authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. All fixtures and fittings, whether fitted or not are deemed removable by the vendor unless stated otherwise and room sizes are measured between internal wall surfaces, including furnishings. The services, systems and appliances have not been tested, and no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given.