Summary - THE BARNS AT THE CROFT CHENEYS LANE FORNCETT ST MARY NORWICH NR16 1JT
5 bed 4 bath Barn Conversion
Period home with annex and extensive gardens perfect for family living.
Over 3,000 sq ft of versatile family accommodation
Set within about half an acre in peaceful Forncett St Mary, this 3,000+ sq ft converted barn combines character features and flexible family living. Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and flagstone floors create strong period appeal, while a 2015/16 garden room with sedum roof and underfloor heating is a bright, year‑round centrepiece. The Shaker kitchen (2012) with granite island and Rangemaster oven suits family dining and entertaining, opening to a brick barbecue terrace and extensive lawns.
The main house provides five bedrooms — three with en‑suites — including a vaulted master with built‑in storage. An attached, self‑contained annexe offers two further en‑suite bedrooms and a vaulted attic, ideal for multigenerational use or long‑stay guests. Practical features include double glazing (post‑2002), oil‑fired boilers, garage, generous off‑street parking and discreet storerooms. Broadband is fast, and nearby schools and village amenities support family life.
Notable practical points are clear: heating runs on oil (not communal), the property sits in a Conservation Area within the curtilage of a Grade II listed cottage, and the building’s solid brick walls are assumed to lack cavity insulation. An existing 15‑year wayleave records overhead lines crossing the plot. The EPC rating is D and council tax is above average. Mobile phone signal is reported as absent in parts of the site. These factors are important for running costs and any future alterations.
Overall, this is a spacious, characterful rural family home with built‑in flexibility and strong outdoor appeal. Buyers seeking period detail, an annexe and productive gardens will find genuine lifestyle value here, while those prioritising low‑carbon heating or unrestricted renovation should note the listed‑area setting and oil fuel system.
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