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Characterful Detached Barn Conversion in Roughton

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Detached Period Barn Conversion
  • Exclusive and Secluded Courtyard Setting
  • Distinctive Upside-Down Accommodation
  • Three Double Bedrooms including Principal With En-Suite Shower Room
  • Spacious First-Floor Sitting Room With Log-Burner
  • Kitchen/Dining Room Ideal for Entertaining
  • Elevated Balcony With Far-Reaching Countryside Views
  • Generous Split Gardens with Lawn and Gravelled Seating Areas
  • Private Parking for Two Vehicles Plus Allocated Visitor Parking

Description

Offering a unique upside-down layout designed to make the most of its wonderful countryside setting, the ground floor provides three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, together with a family bathroom and a useful utility room, creating a practical arrangement for both everyday living and visiting guests.

Upstairs, the home opens into a spacious sitting room, where exposed beams and an impressive feature fireplace with log-burning stove create a warm and welcoming focal point. The adjoining kitchen/dining room provides an ideal space for entertaining, while doors from the sitting room lead onto a superb elevated balcony. From here, uninterrupted views stretch across neighbouring farmland, offering a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the surrounding countryside.

Outside, the generous gardens have been thoughtfully arranged to provide a variety of spaces to enjoy. A beautifully maintained gravel garden with raised planting beds sits alongside a larger lawned garden, where the far-reaching field views become the perfect backdrop. The property also benefits from private parking for two vehicles, together with allocated visitor parking.

Rich in period charm, with exposed timbers, original character features and an exceptional rural outlook, this is a wonderful home in one of North Norfolk’s most desirable settings, offering the perfect balance of countryside tranquillity and convenient access to the nearby coast and market towns.

ROUGHTON
Roughton is a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Norfolk. Known for its quintessential English charm, Roughton boasts a tranquil atmosphere with its winding lanes lined by quaint cottages adorned with blooming gardens.

Surrounded by lush green fields and woodlands, it offers a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is steeped in history, evident in its ancient parish church and traditional village pub, where locals gather for hearty meals and friendly conversation.

Roughton’s proximity to the stunning Norfolk coastline and its accessibility to nearby towns like Cromer and Norwich make it an ideal destination for both relaxation and exploration.

SERVICES CONNECTED
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX
Band E.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
D. Ref:- 0350-2146-9680-2206-5501
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys.

TENURE
Freehold.

LOCATION
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WEBSITE TAGS
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EPC Rating: D

Parking - Driveway

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.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-08-11

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
56 D
66 D

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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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
Driveway
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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Limited 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

  • St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    61
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Cromer Junior School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    255
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Northrepps Primary School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    35
    Type
    Community school
  • Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer2.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 7
    Pupils
    126
    Type
    Community school
  • Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    130
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Cromer Academy2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    665
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sheringham High School4.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    630
    Type
    Academy converter
  • North Walsham High School6.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    641
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Aylsham High School6.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,138
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Reepham High School and College12 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    959
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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

Spar - Harvest Retail - Roughton, Roughton, Norfolk0.8 miles
Lidl Cromer, Cromer, Norfolk2.2 miles
Sainsburys Cromer, Cromer, Norfolk2.3 miles

GP surgery

Cromer Group Practice2.2 miles

Pharmacy

Cromer Pharmacy2.2 miles

Hospital

Cromer Hospital2.2 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden556 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

Roughton Road Rail Station1.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Brownsfield0.7 miles

Typical drive times

Cromer5 min · 3 miles
Aylsham13 min · 7.7 miles
Sheringham12 min · 6.8 miles
North Walsham14 min · 7.3 miles
Norwich (city)33 min · 20 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

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 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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