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Guide Price£745,000

Impressive Barn Conversion in Colby

Land size
0.8 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Detached Barn Conversion Enjoying a Peaceful and Private Rural Setting
  • Accessed Via Private Driveway with Open Countryside Views in All Directions
  • Set Within Approximately 0.8 Acres (STMS) Including Gardens and Separate Field
  • Beautifully Established Formal Gardens with Mature Borders and Far-Reaching Vistas
  • Additional Field Offering Excellent Potential
  • Generous and Adaptable Accommodation Arranged Over Two Floors
  • Four Well-Proportioned Bedrooms Complemented by Four Bathrooms
  • Versatile Reception Spaces
  • Dedicated Home Office with an Unconverted Barn Wing
  • Characterful Country Home with Scope for Future Development and Personalisation

Description

Accessed via its own private driveway and surrounded entirely by open countryside, this impressive detached barn conversion enjoys a peaceful rural setting with far-reaching views across open fields in every direction. The property occupies an attractive plot of approximately 0.8 acres in total, offering a sense of space, privacy and connection to the surrounding landscape.

The gardens are a particularly appealing feature, arranged as a series of established areas designed for both relaxation and enjoyment. To the rear, the formal gardens create a picturesque backdrop to the house, with mature borders, open lawns and sweeping views beyond. Positioned across the driveway, the separate field provides an excellent additional asset, presenting a range of possibilities such as a tennis court, orchard or further landscaped grounds, subject to requirements.

Internally, the accommodation is generous, versatile and well-proportioned, arranged across both ground and first floors. There are four spacious bedrooms, each complemented by well-appointed bathroom facilities, alongside a collection of adaptable reception rooms that lend themselves equally to family living, entertaining or alternative uses including additional bedroom or work space if desired.

An unconverted wing of the barn currently provides storage and partial office accommodation, offering an ideal opportunity for a dedicated home workspace, studio or workshop, with clear potential for further development subject to any necessary consents.

Warm, welcoming and clearly much loved, 1 Laceys Farm represents a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful country home combining privacy, flexibility and significant potential within a beautifully open rural setting.

COLBY
Colby is a charming rural village set in the beautiful North Norfolk countryside, offering a peaceful lifestyle while still being within easy reach of amenities. The village is surrounded by open fields and quiet country lanes, making it perfect for walking, cycling, and enjoying the outdoors.

For everyday needs, the nearby market towns of Aylsham and North Walsham provide a wide range of shops, schools, healthcare, and leisure facilities. The picturesque North Norfolk coast, with its sandy beaches and nature reserves, is only a short drive away, while the city of Norwich is within easy reach, offering extensive shopping, cultural attractions, and rail links to London.

Colby itself retains a strong sense of community, centred around its historic parish church and village hall, with plenty of opportunities to get involved in local events and activities. With its blend of tranquillity, accessibility, and rural charm, Colby is an ideal location for those seeking a quieter pace of life without being isolated.

SERVICES CONNECTED
Mains water and electricity. Heating via wood pellet boiler.

COUNCIL TAX
Band E.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
D. Ref:- 6735-3022-4509-0669-7206 To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://find energy-certificate.digital.communities.gov.uk/find-a-certificate/search-by-reference-number and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys.

TENURE
Freehold.

LOCATION
What3words: ///pinches.mason.plums

WEBSITE TAGS
perfect-views
work-and-grow
room-to-roam

Parking - Garage

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
2026-05-11

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains, Solar Panels
Water
Mains
Heating
Solar Heating, Wood Burner, Biomass Boiler
Broadband
Fibre (FTTC)
Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
Yes
Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Private Garden

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 69% of premises

Suitable for

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

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; 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.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Colby Primary School1.5 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    140
    Type
    Community school
  • Erpingham Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    42
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Aldborough Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    126
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Antingham and Southrepps Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    37
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    61
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Aylsham High School3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,138
    Type
    Foundation school
  • North Walsham High School4.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    641
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Cromer Academy5.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    665
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sheringham High School8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    630
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Broadland High Ormiston Academy9.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    725
    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.

Amenities

Supermarket

Waitrose North Walsham, North Walsham2.9 miles
Spar - Harvest Retail - Roughton, Roughton, Norfolk3.1 miles
M&S Aylsham BP, Aylsham3.5 miles

GP surgery

Aldborough Surgery2.8 miles

Pharmacy

Aylsham Pharmacy3.6 miles

Hospital

North Walsham Cottage Hospital4.1 miles

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

Getting Around

Nearest station

Gunton Rail Station2.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Council Houses501 metres

Typical drive times

Cromer13 min · 7.7 miles
Aylsham8 min · 4.6 miles
Sheringham16 min · 10 miles
North Walsham9 min · 4.9 miles
Norwich (city)29 min · 17 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.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings, including exact zones and annual chances, any recorded past flooding, plus planning, heritage, nature and ground checks, is in the .

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