A traditional Norfolk barn transformed into an extensive and versatile listed home, Black Barn in Gissing, near Diss, is the epitome of an upgrade – and its on the market with Savills at a guide price of £895,000.
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The Grade II listed barn dates back to the 15th century, and was converted in 2010 with an emphasis on utilising natural light sources. It’s now an extraordinary home boasting over 3,000 sq ft of flexible accommodation in a plot of approximately 0.8 acres, with an air source heat pump and underfloor heating throughout.
Black Barn also benefits from an EPC rating of ‘B’, making it surprisingly energy efficient for its age and listed status. It also has broadband from B4RN – a community-led project which aims to bring high-speed broadband to homes and businesses in rural areas.
Property agent Tom Clayton from the residential sales team at Savills, Norwich said: “Black Barn is a striking conversion of an original Norfolk barn that dates back to the 15th century.
"Incorporating a blend of aesthetics, the clever integration of glass creates plenty of natural light, complemented by elegantly revealed timbers and a contemporary design. It is a truly unique and captivating property that makes for a superb family home.”
A substantial, bright and open living room with dining and study areas makes up the central hub of the ground floor. A central fireplace creates a natural divider between the main living area and the rest of the space, and there are full-height windows framed by exposed beams that allow the natural light to flow through.
Double doors off the dining area open into the remarkable kitchen, which has ample space for an additional dining or seating area. Its striking vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and gable-end windows with doors to the garden make this a truly standout space.
Three of the property’s five bedrooms are located downstairs, with bedroom four located in its own section of the house next to a utility and a shower room. Mr Clayton called this area “perfect for multi-generational living or for creating a distinct private wing with its own independent access”.
The other two ground-floor bedrooms lie to the other side of the main living space and both benefit from en-suite bathrooms.
Upstairs, the beamed, vaulted ceiling towers over the mezzanine landing, which opens into a living area lit by four large sky lights. This space could suit a range of uses, whether it’s a study space for home workers or a laid back, secondary living area for entertaining.
Bedroom five sits at one end of this area off a secondary hall, which also provides access to a shower room. The spacious principal bedroom sits at the other end and has its own dressing room and en suite, with two sky lights inviting in calming views of Norfolk’s wide open skies.
Outside, Black Barn is approached through double electronic gates opening on to a large gravel driveway with parking for multiple cars.
A double garage to the side of the driveway offers extra parking and secure storage space. It also has a separate workshop and shower room.
The sweeping landscaped gardens seem to stretch on forever thanks to the uninterrupted views over the adjacent paddocks.
An inviting decking with an ornamental pond is perfect for hosting outdoor gatherings, and there is an additional outbuilding adjoining this area which provides a useful storage space.
Savills notes that additional fixtures and fittings may be available subject to a separate negotiation.
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Gissing is a pretty rural village approximately five miles north of the market town of Diss, which offers a range of facilities and amenities and has direct rail links to Norwich and London.
For more information, please contact Savills.
PROPERTY FACTS
Black Barn, Gissing
Guide price: £895,000
Savills, 01603 229229
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