Summary - The Barn, Common Lane NR11 8TP
9 bed 8 bath Barn
Substantial rural estate with annexe income and expansive gardens.
Large converted barn over 5,500 sq ft of refined living space
Self-contained U-shaped annexe: four income-generating suites (B&B potential)
South-west courtyard, manicured lawns, wildlife pond and raised hot tub deck
Five principal bedrooms in main house; nine bedrooms in total across estate
Off-street parking, gated driveway, workshop and private high-boundary walls
Heating: oil and LPG boilers; EPC rated E — energy upgrades likely needed
Original granite/flint walls assumed uninsulated; potential for insulation works
Council tax noted as expensive — higher running costs possible
A striking 18th-century barn conversion offering over 5,500 sq ft of versatile living in a tranquil North Norfolk village. The main house blends vaulted, light-filled reception spaces with handcrafted kitchen fittings, wood-burners and generous bedrooms, while mature gardens, a wildlife pond and multiple terraces provide peaceful outdoor living and room for entertaining. The property’s solid-fuel hot tub and private parking add contemporary comforts to the period setting.
A ‘U’-shaped annexe of four self-contained suites creates clear income potential — already operated as a four-star B&B — or flexible accommodation for extended family. The layout suits a large family seeking separate guest or staff quarters, or an investor wanting immediate holiday-let earnings subject to local rules. Proximity to Cromer, Gunton station and Norwich gives rural tranquillity without isolating links to shops, schools and rail/air connections.
Be transparent about running costs and fabric performance: heating is oil/LPG with a boiler and radiators, the EPC is E, and the original granite/flint walls are recorded with no insulation assumed. Council tax is described as expensive. These factors may prompt modernisation works (insulation, heating upgrade) to reduce ongoing costs and raise energy performance — but they also present scope to add value.
In short, The Barn is a character-rich, substantial country home with immediate hospitality income possibilities and strong family appeal. It rewards buyers who value historic fabric and generous outdoor space and who are prepared to invest in energy improvements for long-term savings and uplift.
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