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Guide Price£1,150,000

Beautiful Barn Conversion in Idyllic Ludham

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Impressive Barn Conversion
  • Abundance of Period Charm
  • Versatile Accommodation
  • Small Idyllic Barn Complex
  • Stunning Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room
  • Four /Five Bedrooms
  • Four En-Suites and Family Shower Room
  • Gated Entrance Drive
  • Well Landscaped Garden
  • Triple Garage

Description

A beautifully conceived and highly innovative barn conversion, Fox Barn seamlessly blends period character with the comforts of contemporary living. Nestled within an exclusive collection of similar barns, the property enjoys a wonderfully private setting surrounded by far-reaching countryside views.

Designed with both versatility and comfort in mind, the accommodation flows effortlessly throughout. At the heart of the home, the stylish modern kitchen provides the perfect space for cooking, entertaining and everyday living, complete with extensive storage and a generous central island ideal for gathering with family and friends. Beyond the kitchen, there is ample space for a dining table, while the adjoining sitting area offers a relaxed atmosphere centred around a charming wood-burning stove - perfect for cosy winter evenings.

Just off the main living space is a snug, offering flexibility for a variety of uses and easily serving as an additional bedroom if required. Adjacent is a contemporary shower room, together with internal access to the triple garage. The left-hand wing of the ground floor accommodates two well-appointed bedrooms, both benefitting from stylish modern en-suite facilities. A practical utility room and separate cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor is home to an impressive principal bedroom suite with a sleek modern en-suite shower room, alongside a guest bedroom with its own beautifully fitted en-suite bathroom.

Outside, the property is approached via a private road serving this small and exclusive barn development. Double gates open onto a driveway providing access to the triple garage. The courtyard garden enjoys an exceptional degree of privacy, featuring a lawn bordered by low-level fencing separating it from the gravelled driveway. To the rear, accessed from the kitchen, a terrace creates the ideal setting for outdoor entertaining or simply unwinding beneath the pergola, leading in turn to a further enclosed lawned garden.

Combining timeless character with contemporary style, Fox Barn offers an exceptional countryside lifestyle in an idyllic and private setting.

LUDHAM
Ludham, a quintessential Norfolk village set amidst the unique waterways of the Broads National Park, is a place where heritage, nature and community spirit blend seamlessly. Its history stretches back centuries, with connections to medieval monastic life and a long tradition of river trade, yet today Ludham thrives as a peaceful and welcoming village that draws those seeking both tranquillity and a strong sense of place.

Centred around a charming village green, Ludham offers everyday conveniences with a local shop, tearooms, a post office and a traditional pub, all serving as gathering points for the community. The village church, St Catherine’s, stands as a striking landmark, its grand medieval tower rising above the surrounding landscape.

Encircled by the Broads’ iconic rivers and wetlands, Ludham is a haven for walkers, birdwatchers and boating enthusiasts. The River Ant and River Thurne wind nearby, with easy access to Womack Water and a wealth of nature reserves, offering unspoilt views, abundant wildlife and endless opportunities to explore by foot or boat.

Despite its rural setting, Ludham is well connected. The fine city of Norwich lies around 15 miles to the west, providing cultural, retail and transport links, while the vast sandy beaches of the Norfolk coast, from Sea Palling to Winterton, are just a short drive away. Properties here range from period cottages to handsome family homes and waterside retreats, all contributing to the village’s sought-after charm.

Ludham’s appeal lies in its balance: a place where you can enjoy a slower pace of life, surrounded by natural beauty, without ever feeling far from the wider attractions of Norfolk.

SERVICES CONNECTED
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.

COUNCIL TAX
Band F.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
B. Ref:- 3236-3326-9600-0061-3206
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: B

Parking - Garage

Parking - Driveway

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-05-29

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
87 B
87 B

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
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Broadband
Fibre (FTTC)
Sewerage
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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
Garage, 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 · available to 8% 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.

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

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Ludham Primary School and Nursery0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Horning Community Primary School2.1 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    44
    Type
    Community school
  • Catfield CofE Primary Academy2.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    84
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    103
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Neatishead Church of England Primary School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    75
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Acle Academy4.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    709
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Broadland High Ormiston Academy4.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    725
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Stalham High School4.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    492
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Flegg High Ormiston Academy4.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    648
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form8.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,830
    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

Co-op Repps Road Foodstore, Martham4.2 miles
Morrisons Daily Stalham, Stalham4.3 miles
Co-op Martham Foodstore, Martham4.6 miles

GP surgery

Ludham And Stalham Green Surgeries923 metres

Pharmacy

Well4.6 miles

Hospital

Little Plumstead Hospital6.2 miles

Green space

Playing Field491 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

Acle Rail Station4.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Broad Reaches673 metres

Typical drive times

Stalham11 min · 6.4 miles
North Walsham21 min · 14 miles
Caister-on-Sea18 min · 11 miles
Great Yarmouth24 min · 14 miles
Norwich (city)29 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

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

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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