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Grade II Listed Restored Barn Conversion in South Walsham

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Grade II Listed Restored Norfolk Barn Conversion
  • Five Versatile Double Bedrooms Throughout
  • Spectacular Vaulted First-Floor Sitting Room
  • Character Beams and Exposed Brickwork
  • Stylish Kitchen with Rangemaster Cooker
  • Two En-Suites and Luxury Bathroom
  • Landscaped Gardens with Porcelain Terraces
  • Electric Gates and EV Charging
  • Desirable Broadland Village Location
  • Easy Access to Norwich and Broads

Description

Combining impressive scale with exceptional character, this beautifully converted Grade II Listed Norfolk barn has been sympathetically restored to celebrate its agricultural heritage while embracing contemporary family living. Exposed timbers, original brickwork and dramatic vaulted ceilings blend effortlessly with stylish modern finishes throughout.

At the heart of the home is a magnificent dining hall, complemented by a beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room with a Rangemaster cooker and French doors opening onto the terrace. A separate study provides an ideal home office, while three versatile ground floor bedrooms offer flexibility for family life, guests or multi-generational living, one with direct garden access. A generous utility room, luxurious family bathroom and cloakroom complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, a breathtaking vaulted sitting room is flooded with natural light from a striking floor-to-ceiling picture window overlooking the gardens. Two generous bedroom suites, each with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and en suite bathrooms, continue the home’s distinctive character.

Extensive recent improvements include replacement hardwood windows, doors and external cladding, a remodelled kitchen, a luxurious principal en-suite with underfloor heating with a large fitted mirror, upgraded heating and hot water systems with Nest controls, electric gates, an EV charging point and beautifully landscaped porcelain terraces.

Set within the desirable Broadland village of South Walsham, close to the Norfolk Broads and within easy reach of Norwich and the coast, this exceptional barn conversion offers a rare blend of heritage, craftsmanship and modern luxury.

SOUTH WALSHAM
South Walsham, a charming Broadland village, is perfect for those who enjoy sailing or paddle-boarding. Located a mile from South Walsham Broad, it features Fleet Dyke with free 24-hour moorings for exploration. A footpath leads around the Broad’s staithe, suitable for rowing boats, revealing a green surrounded by thatched cottages.

The village boasts a hall with regular events, a bar, and function room, The Viking. A recreation ground hosts a football pitch, cricket club, and play areas for children, with a Pre-School and Primary School nearby.

Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, once part of the South Walsham Estate, served as a WWII convalescent home before its transformation by Major Henry Broughton, 2nd Lord Fairhaven. Over 15 years, he restored it into a stunning garden, opened to the public in 1975. Visitors can enjoy its award-winning tearoom and gift shop selling local produce.

Two medieval churches, St Mary’s (13th century) and St Lawrence’s (14th century), share a churchyard. St Mary’s is still in use, while St Lawrence’s, damaged by fire in 1827, is now a centre for training and the arts.

Close to Norwich and Norfolk’s beaches and forests, South Walsham offers a quintessential village lifestyle with excellent rail links and rural charm.

SERVICES CONNECTED
Mains electricity and water. Drainage via treatment plant.

COUNCIL TAX
Band G.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
An Energy Performance Certificate is not required for this property due to it being Grade II listed.

TENURE
Freehold.

LOCATION
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WEBSITE TAGS
fresh-visions
village-spirit
work-and-grow

Parking - Car port

Parking - Off street

Parking - Secure gated

Parking - EV charging

Disclaimer

These particulars are provided as a guide only and do not form part of any offer or contract. Sowerbys and its representatives have no authority to make or give representations or warranties. All descriptions, measurements, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact. Buyers should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the information through inspection or professional advice. Services, appliances and equipment have not been tested and no warranty can be given as to their condition. Planning permissions, building regulations and other consents should be verified by the buyer’s legal adviser. In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering regulations, proceeding buyers must complete a digital ID check through our compliance partner. A charge of £48 including VAT per sale or purchase applies. Leasehold buyers should confirm ground rent, service charges and lease details with their legal adviser.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-08-08

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
Fibre (FTTC)
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
Yes
Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Covered Parking, Off-Street Parking, Gated Parking, EV Charger
Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

50 Mbps

Superfast · available to 67% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Limited NoneThree Limited NoneVodafone Limited None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    103
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Hemblington Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    176
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Blofield Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    220
    Type
    Community school
  • Lingwood Primary Academy2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    208
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Horning Community Primary School2.7 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    44
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Acle Academy2.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    709
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Broadland High Ormiston Academy5.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    725
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form5.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,830
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Open Academy7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    529
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sprowston Community Academy7 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,702
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Acle Supermarket, Acle2.8 miles
Spar - Lingwood, Lingwood2.8 miles
M&S Acle BP, Acle3 miles

GP surgery

Blofield Surgery2.2 miles

Pharmacy

Well2.8 miles

Hospital

Little Plumstead Hospital3.5 miles

Green space

Playing Field928 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Lingwood Rail Station2.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Memorial Shelter676 metres

Typical drive times

Stalham21 min · 15 miles
Caister-on-Sea19 min · 13 miles
Great Yarmouth18 min · 12 miles
Norwich (city)19 min · 14 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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