Ivy Todd, Necton, Swaffham
- Land size
- 0.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- A superb Barn Conversion with Wealth of Character
- Four bedrooms, Three En-Suite
- Fantastic Open Plan Living Space
- Mezzanine Office
- Contemporary Kitchen
- Air Source Under Floor Heating, Solar Panels and Rainwater Harvester
- Beautiful Gardens with Orangery
- Garage, Carport/Storage and Plenty of Parking
Description
SUMMARY
A fantastic barn conversion set in well planted gardens within the hamlet of Ivy Todd between the market towns of Swaffham and Dereham. The property has four-bedroom, three en-suite accommodation with a super open plan living/dining room boasting an impressive fireplace with wood burning stove.
DESCRIPTION
This spacious barn, converted by the current owners offers four-bedroom accommodation set in beautifully planted gardens with a plot that extends to around 0.5 acre (STMS) and include an Orangery. Within the barn, which is understood to date from the early nineteenth century, original timbers have been retained where possible, particularly evident in the wonderful open plan living space which features original crook beams. This space has a high vaulted ceiling and, oak flooring which continues through much of the barn and an exposed brick fireplace which houses the wood burning stove. Alongside and open to this main reception area is the contemporary kitchen, while a first-floor home office overlooks it. The four bedrooms and utility room are all accessed from a hall, and all four bedrooms have doors into the gardens. These gardens, where again created by the current owners and include careful landscaping and planting with fruit trees, vegetable garden, a multitude of roses, and a sheltered Mediterranean garden overlooked by an orangery. Additionally, there is plenty of parking, garaging and open bay barn.
Standing in a rural Hamlet this delightful home must be viewed to fully understand its quality and size along with the setting and views.
Living Room
A stunning room approached from the front aspect through glazed double doors with matching side panels and full height windows over. The seating area has a high vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and exposed brickwork to one wall. A focal point in this area is a tall chimney breast with a brick lined fireplace housing a wood burning stove with wooden mantle over. Solid oak flooring continues to the dining area. This area overlooks the enclosed Mediterranean garden with French doors opening to it. Half vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers.
Kitchen
This kitchen overlooks the dining area through open studwork and is fitted with an excellent range of base cupboard and drawer units having natural stone worksurfaces over with inset sink unit. And wall mounted glazed cabinet. Larder units provide further storage and incorporates space for a fridge/freezer. There is also space for a range style cooker with hood over and fitted dishwasher. A stable door leads out to the garden
Office
This great working area overlooks the main reception room having a vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers and a balcony.
Hall
Open from the main reception room, this hall gives access to four bedrooms and utility room. Solid wood flooring fitted storage.
Cloakroom
With wc and hand wash basin.
Bedroom 1
A lovely double bedroom with vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers, windows to three aspects and glazed doors to the garden. This bedroom benefits from a walk in dressing room and has solid wood flooring.
En-Suite
A stylish en-suite fitted shower, contemporary hand wash basin on wooden washstand, wc and bidet. Tiling to floor and walls chrome towel rail/radiator.
Bedroom 2
Once again, this double bedroom has as solid oak floor and glazed door to the garden. Fitted wardrobe.
En-Suite
Having a bath, with mixer tap and shower attachment over, wc and hand wash basin, tiling to walls and floor.
Bedroom 3
A third double room, with wardrobe, glazed door to garden and fitted wardrobe.
En-Suite
Fitted with a shower in corner cubicle, wc and hand wash basin.
Utility Room
This practical room is fitted with base storage units to three walls, with work surfaces over, along with matching wall storage units. Fitted butler sink with mixer tap over, space and plumbing for washing machine. A door opens to the garden.
Bedroom 4
A spacious room, great as a fourth double bedroom but could also be used as a second sitting room or hone office, having windows to three aspects and door to the garden.
External
The barn is approached an unadopted road and through a five-bar gate onto a wide drive which provides plenty of parking. Alongside the drive is the double garage and open bay carport/storage barn, which has further parking/hardstanding alongside. To the south of the barn is a lawned area planted with numerous fruit trees, which continues to a former vegetable garden with a number of raised beds, currently being used as flower beds, there is a greenhouse within this area of the garden. The property is also equipped with a rainwater harvester.
To the west of the barn is a lovely, enclosed Mediterranean garden, with paved terrace adjoining the barn, and beautifully planted beds with gravel pathways. At the foot of this garden is a super workshop with orangery alongside. This orangery is a wonderful outside room ideal for seating or entertaining, while enjoying a view of the garden. It is glazed to two aspects, has a lantern light and fitted wood burning stove.
Agents Note
The barn benefits from solar panels, for further information please contact the Select team.
Agents Note
Please note that an AML fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-08-21
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Air Source Heat Pump, Underfloor Heating
- Broadband
- Full Fibre (FTTP)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
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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Property Features
- Accessibility
- Lateral Living, Wide Doorways, Ramp Access, Level Access
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Front Garden, Rear Garden
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
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
- Necton VA Primary School1 mileOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 198
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 109
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Sporle Church of England Primary Academy3.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 83
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Beeston Primary School4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 91
- Type
- Academy converter
- Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy4.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 229
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- The Nicholas Hamond Academy4.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 710
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Litcham School5.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Pupils
- 727
- Type
- Academy converter
- Wayland Academy5.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 564
- Type
- Academy converter
- Northgate High School6.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,203
- Type
- Academy converter
- Dereham Neatherd High School6.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,079
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
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Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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Getting Around
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