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Guide Price£1,450,000

Impeccable Barn Conversion on Approx. Four Acres in Duston

Land size
4 acres
Bedrooms
9
Bathrooms
5

Key Features

  • Innovative Barn Conversion
  • Three Reception Rooms and Reception Hall
  • Modern Well Fitted Kitchen Breakfast Room, Utility, Pantry and Cloakroom
  • Ground Floor Bedroom and En Suite
  • Six First Floor Bedrooms
  • Double Garage and Store Room
  • Two Incredible Holiday Let Barns
  • Hard Tennis Court, Courtyard and Established Garden
  • Paddocks and Woodland
  • Extending to Approx 4 Acres (STMS)

Description

Wood Bar`n is an impressive and thoughtfully converted barn, offering beautifully versatile accommodation with an abundance of space for family life, entertaining and visiting guests. Characterful features sit comfortably alongside modern finishes, creating a home that feels both substantial and welcoming.

At the heart of the property is a striking reception hall, where a wood-burning stove brings warmth and character during the cooler months. To the front, a separate snug offers excellent flexibility, equally suited as a home office, gym or quieter sitting room.

The generous kitchen and breakfast room is flooded with natural light and designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind. Extensive cabinetry provides plenty of storage and workspace, while a large central island creates a natural gathering point around the Aga, perfect for relaxed breakfasts, family suppers or cooking with friends. A pantry, utility room and cloakroom sit conveniently alongside.

Continuing through the barn, the accommodation opens into a wonderfully comfortable sitting room with a further wood-burning stove, together with a generous dining room made for long lunches and dinner parties. Completing the ground floor is a useful bedroom with an en suite shower room. Above, a further bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe creates an ideal teenager’s retreat or private guest suite.

A separate staircase from the sitting room leads to an impressive principal or guest bedroom with its own contemporary shower room, while the main first floor, approached from the reception hall, provides four further bedrooms and two shower rooms. This flexible arrangement makes Wood Barn particularly well suited to larger families, multi-generational living or those who regularly welcome guests.

Outside, a short section of shared access with the neighbouring property leads onto Wood Farm’s private driveway, where there is ample parking together with access to a double garage and substantial store room.

The grounds extend to approximately four acres (STMS), providing a wonderful sense of space and privacy. A sheltered, block-paved inner courtyard creates a particularly inviting setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the established gardens include sweeping lawns, mature evergreen planting and an array of specimen trees.

Beyond the formal gardens are a hard tennis court, areas of woodland and paddocks, creating a setting that feels wonderfully varied and full of possibility.

Adding another dimension to the property are two established and successful holiday-let barns within the grounds.

Hazel Barn offers an open-plan sitting room and modern fitted kitchen, together with a cloakroom and bedroom with en suite facilities.

Holly Barn follows a similarly appealing layout, with an open-plan sitting room and fitted kitchen, cloakroom and en suite bedroom.

Together, Wood Barn and its additional barns offer a rare combination of generous family accommodation, beautiful grounds and established income potential, all within one highly adaptable country home.

DUNSTON
Dunston is a well-regarded village situated approximately five miles south of Norwich, offering a blend of countryside surroundings and convenient access to the city. Dunston Hall is close by, offering a popular country club, hotel, golf course and leisure facilities. The village enjoys a strong sense of community, with Stoke Holy Cross close by and a good range of everyday amenities including a primary school, village hall, post office, takeaway and regular bus services. The A47 and A140 are also within easy reach, providing convenient connections further afield.

Stoke Holy Cross is particularly well known for its dining destinations, including The Wildebeest and Stoke Mill, both popular across the region for their food and riverside settings. The surrounding countryside and nearby River Tas provide pleasant walking routes and open green spaces to enjoy throughout the year.

Nearby Norwich combines historic character with modern city living and is recognised as one of the UK’s most complete medieval cities. Landmarks including Norwich Cathedral, Norwich Castle and the city’s cobbled lanes sit alongside a thriving retail, dining and cultural scene.

Shopping options range from major retailers at Chantry Place to independent boutiques, cafés and restaurants within the Norwich Lanes, an area widely recognised for its independent business community. The city also hosts a busy calendar of cultural events, including the annual Norfolk & Norwich Festival, attracting performances and exhibitions from across the UK and beyond.

SERVICES CONNECTED
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil central heating. Solar PV panels.

COUNCIL TAX
Band E.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
To be confirmed.
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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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
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Date Posted
2026-10-08

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,141 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£362,500 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £385,940 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains, Solar Panels
Water
Mains
Heating
Electric Heating, Oil 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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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
Patio, 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 Good LimitedO2 Good NoneThree Good LimitedVodafone 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

  • Stoke Holy Cross Primary School829 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    190
    Type
    Community school
  • Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy2.3 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    75
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Mulbarton Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    404
    Type
    Community school
  • Poringland Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    460
    Type
    Community school
  • Saxlingham Nethergate CofE VC Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    55
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Framingham Earl High School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    791
    Type
    Academy converter
  • University Technical College Norfolk2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    451
    Type
    University technical college
  • City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,685
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hewett Academy3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    543
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Notre Dame High School, Norwich3.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,613
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

* 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

Tesco Norwich Superstore, Norwich2 miles
Tesco Express in Norwich, Poringland2.3 miles
Co-op Mulbarton, Mulbarton2.5 miles

GP surgery

Old Mill And Millgates Medical Practice2.1 miles

Pharmacy

Well2.2 miles

Hospital

Colman Hospital3.8 miles

Green space

Playing Field614 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

Norwich Rail Station4.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Long Lane377 metres

Typical drive times

Loddon17 min · 10 miles
Wymondham14 min · 9.9 miles
Attleborough20 min · 16 miles
Norwich (city)11 min · 5.2 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

High risk

Not at the pin: mapped about 60 metres away.

Planning map: Flood Zone 3, about 30 metres away.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 40 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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