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Sowerbys are pleased to offer this unique opportunity to purchase a most delightful artists studio with spacious ancillary accommodation, set in around 0.25 acres (sts) in the picturesque mid-Norfolk countryside. The property is of a contemporary barn design, with accommodation over two floors.
There is no restriction on the time spent at the studio, however, the permission is specifically designated for use as an "artists" studio with the living area officially deemed as "ancillary".
The barn is located at the eastern side of the plot, with the entrance door at the centre of an expanse of glazing on the west facing front wall. From the inner lobby, a timber staircase rises into the main studio area which is a spacious and well lit with a pair window lights on either side of the pitched roof, in addition to the glazing on the front gable. The impressively engineered vaulted timber roof structure is on display throughout the room, complementing the exposed timber floorboards. From the studio, stairs lead down to the ground floor, with a door on the half landing opening to the master bedroom. The master bedroom is of generous proportions with four roof lights providing natural light and an entrance door opening on to the rear driveway. The ground floor comprises a compact kitchen area, well-appointed shower room and a second bedroom.
The property is accessed from a quiet country lane through a timber gate which leads on to a shingle parking area, which in turn leads on to a large area of lawn in front of the barn. There is a separate driveway at the rear of the barn, which provides additional parking space. In total, the grounds extend to around 0.25 acres (sts).
HOE Hoe lies adjacent to the village of Beetley with its primary school, hairdressers and a regular bus service into Dereham. There is also easy access to the main roads into Norwich, King&146;s Lynn and out of county areas. Dereham is a busy market town offering museums, a leisure centre, golf course and schools within the town, or for the nature lovers take a stroll along the Neatherd Moor and the Vicarage Meadow. Slightly further afield are the ruins of the Saxon Cathedral at North Elmham, the wildlife and Dinosaur Parks, Pensthorpe, a bird lovers paradise and Thetford Forest Park. Hoe lies 11 miles east of Fakenham and 17 miles north west of Norwich with its good local transport links and has an international airport as well as its own mainline rail link to Liverpool Street, London. The historic city of Norwich has everything you would desire of a vibrant regional capital.
MAIN STUDIO 27' 3" x 9' 4" (8.31m x 2.87m) including stairwell
MASTER BEDROOM 15' 1" x 8' 10" (4.61m x 2.71m)
KITCHEN 9' 4" x 7' 11" max (2.87m x 2.43m max)
BEDROOM TWO 9' 5" x 9' 4" (2.89m x 2.85m)
SHOWER ROOM 5' 11" x 6' 4" (1.82m x 1.95m)
AGENTS NOTE The property is exempt from council tax as its usage is deemed as a "small business".
It has been confirmed that Breckland Council are satisfied that the use of the accommodation is ancillary to the principal use of the barn as an artists studio. We suggest that any other enquiries regarding the usage of the barn are directed towards Breckland Council.
The property is currently owned by Carole Griffin, an artist member of the Royal Society of British Artists, who exhibits annually at the Mall Galleries in London.
SERVICES Mains electricity and water supply. Sewerage treatment plant for drainage.
There is no restriction on the time spent at the studio, however, the permission is specifically designated for use as an "artists" studio with the living area officially deemed as "ancillary".
The barn is located at the eastern side of the plot, with the entrance door at the centre of an expanse of glazing on the west facing front wall. From the inner lobby, a timber staircase rises into the main studio area which is a spacious and well lit with a pair window lights on either side of the pitched roof, in addition to the glazing on the front gable. The impressively engineered vaulted timber roof structure is on display throughout the room, complementing the exposed timber floorboards. From the studio, stairs lead down to the ground floor, with a door on the half landing opening to the master bedroom. The master bedroom is of generous proportions with four roof lights providing natural light and an entrance door opening on to the rear driveway. The ground floor comprises a compact kitchen area, well-appointed shower room and a second bedroom.
The property is accessed from a quiet country lane through a timber gate which leads on to a shingle parking area, which in turn leads on to a large area of lawn in front of the barn. There is a separate driveway at the rear of the barn, which provides additional parking space. In total, the grounds extend to around 0.25 acres (sts).
HOE Hoe lies adjacent to the village of Beetley with its primary school, hairdressers and a regular bus service into Dereham. There is also easy access to the main roads into Norwich, King&146;s Lynn and out of county areas. Dereham is a busy market town offering museums, a leisure centre, golf course and schools within the town, or for the nature lovers take a stroll along the Neatherd Moor and the Vicarage Meadow. Slightly further afield are the ruins of the Saxon Cathedral at North Elmham, the wildlife and Dinosaur Parks, Pensthorpe, a bird lovers paradise and Thetford Forest Park. Hoe lies 11 miles east of Fakenham and 17 miles north west of Norwich with its good local transport links and has an international airport as well as its own mainline rail link to Liverpool Street, London. The historic city of Norwich has everything you would desire of a vibrant regional capital.
MAIN STUDIO 27' 3" x 9' 4" (8.31m x 2.87m) including stairwell
MASTER BEDROOM 15' 1" x 8' 10" (4.61m x 2.71m)
KITCHEN 9' 4" x 7' 11" max (2.87m x 2.43m max)
BEDROOM TWO 9' 5" x 9' 4" (2.89m x 2.85m)
SHOWER ROOM 5' 11" x 6' 4" (1.82m x 1.95m)
AGENTS NOTE The property is exempt from council tax as its usage is deemed as a "small business".
It has been confirmed that Breckland Council are satisfied that the use of the accommodation is ancillary to the principal use of the barn as an artists studio. We suggest that any other enquiries regarding the usage of the barn are directed towards Breckland Council.
The property is currently owned by Carole Griffin, an artist member of the Royal Society of British Artists, who exhibits annually at the Mall Galleries in London.
SERVICES Mains electricity and water supply. Sewerage treatment plant for drainage.
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Stations Nearby
- Wymondham
- 12.4 miles
- Spooner Row
- 13.5 miles
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- 13.6 miles
Schools Nearby
- Fred Nicholson School
- 3.2 miles
- Breckland Park School
- 11.8 miles
- St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley
- 1.1 miles
- Northgate High School
- 1.7 miles