Overgate Farm Barn in the village of Hockering, near Dereham, has been transformed into a polished family home that retains plenty of rustic charm.
The property is now on the market with Sowerbys for offers in the region of £750,000, and with no onward chain.
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Originally two standalone barns, conversion of the property was completed in 2008.
Sowerbys says that a “no expense spared approach was taken, as the owners set about retaining as much of the original character and charm as possible, whilst creating a modern and highly energy-efficient family home with contemporary finishes found throughout”.
Today the red-brick property boasts four bedrooms, three bathrooms and approximately 0.45 acres of grounds (subject to measured survey).
Some of its most attractive features include a ground source heating system, with underfloor heating throughout the property, high-quality sustainably sourced oak framed windows from Wales, a contemporary fitted kitchen and solid oak flooring throughout the living spaces.
The central entrance hall leads straight through onto a timber terrace via a set of double doors while also providing internal access to a useful utility room, a family bathroom and two ‘wings’ containing the bedrooms and the main living spaces respectively.
The main reception room is a stunning open-plan space with a double-height vaulted ceiling and full-height windows letting in plenty of natural light. A
free-standing wood-burning stove in the sitting area will keep you cosy in the winter, whilst double doors to two aspects can be opened in the summer to allow the outside in.
A set of stairs in the centre of this room leads up to a first-floor mezzanine level within the roof space comprising an additional living room and a study overlooking the grounds – perfect for those looking to work from home.
Beneath this is the kitchen area, which is open to the dining and sitting area and boasts a number of integrated appliances.
The property's four well-appointed bedrooms are located in the ‘bedroom wing’, all featuring vaulted ceilings and exposed beams and brickwork.
The principal bedroom suite sits at the end of this wing and has its own dressing room, en suite with freestanding bath and a set of double doors opening into the garden.
Bedroom two also has its own en suite and a large storage space, while bedrooms three and four are also light-filled doubles with views over the grounds.
Outside, Overgate Farm Barn is approached by a private shingled driveway, the first part of which is shared with Overgate Farm next door before snaking around to the front of the barn where ample parking is provided for multiple vehicles. Here, there is also access to the cart lodge and a large and convenient workshop space.
To the rear of the property a timber deck adjoining the property leads to a spacious stone patio, creating a partially enclosed and private space with room for gardening and an area of lawn extending to the west.
Sowerbys says the garden provides “picture postcard sunset views” over the surrounding fields and towards Hockering Wood.
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The village of Hockering is located around 15 minutes’ drive from Dereham and roughly 30 minutes from Norwich. A quiet rural location, it’s ideal for walkers and cyclists and is expanding with the addition of a village shop. It also has good access to private schools and village schools.
For more information, please contact Sowerbys.
PROPERTY FACTS
Overgate Farm Barn, Hockering
Price: OIRO £750,000
Sowerbys, 01362 702199
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