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Guide Price£825,000

A captivating brick and flint barn conversion with independent annex and a true North Norfolk coastal lifestyle.

Land size
0.5 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Substantial Brick And Flint Barn Conversion With Independent Two Bedroom Annex.
  • Landscaped Grounds Extending To Approximately Half An Acre (STMS).
  • Six Double Bedrooms Across Two Distinct Barns.
  • Striking Triple Height Entrance Hall With Vaulted Ceiling And Twin Staircases.
  • Expansive Kitchen And Dining Room With Sleek Island With Granite Work Surfaces.
  • Magnificent Formal Lounge With Exposed Beams, Vaulted Ceilings And Far Reaching Views.
  • Triple Garage, Workshop, Garden Store And Sweeping Gravel Driveway.
  • South Facing Walled Garden, Rolling Lawns And Tranquil Pond With Weeping Willow.
  • Annex With Prime North Norfolk Coastal Setting Which is a Proven Successful Holiday Let.
  • Guide Price £825,000-£875,000.

Description

Set within beautifully landscaped gardens of around half an acre (stms), Makers Barn is an exceptional conversion of historic farm buildings, offering over 3,500 sq. ft. of living space across two stunning barns. Combining six double bedroom options, three reception rooms, three bathrooms, and a wealth of versatile out buildings, this is a property that offers space, character, and a wonderful way of life on the North Norfolk coast.

Originally dating back to the early 1800s, the barns have been sensitively reimagined, retaining all the drama of their soaring vaulted ceilings and exposed beams while introducing modern comforts throughout. The result is a home that feels at once timeless and contemporary a place where heritage and lifestyle meet.

At the heart of the main barn lies a spectacular triple height entrance hall, complete with vaulted ceiling and twin staircases, setting the tone for the scale and quality to follow. The expansive kitchen and dining room is the natural hub of the home, beautifully designed with a central island and sleek integrated appliances, perfect for entertaining or relaxed family gatherings. Two ground floor double bedrooms enjoy direct garden access and are served by a stylish family bathroom, while a snug, utility, and cloakroom add further practicality.

Upstairs, the dual wings create wonderful flexibility. One staircase leads to a breathtaking formal lounge with exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and vast windows framing the famous `big skies` of Norfolk a room equally impressive by day or night. A cosy snug adjoins, providing a retreat within a retreat. The second staircase serves two further double bedrooms, a bathroom and a cloakroom, offering privacy and balance for family or guests.

The independent annex is a delight in its own right, a single storey barn with flint façade, private entrance and screened garden. Inside, a spacious open plan kitchen and living space, two double bedrooms (each with garden access), and a shower room provide both charm and practicality, with a mezzanine adding character and flexibility. Ideal as a holiday let, a guest wing, or independent space for family, it embodies versatility.

The outside spaces are as carefully considered as the interiors. A sweeping gravel driveway provides generous parking and access to a triple garage, attached workshop, and further garden store. The gardens themselves unfold across walled terraces, rolling lawns, mature planting, and a gentle slope towards a natural pond shaded by a weeping willow a truly idyllic setting that changes with the seasons.

Perfectly placed in Sidestrand, Makers Barn is just moments from the cliff path and the sea, offering the calm of coastal living with the convenience of Cromer close at hand. Cromer`s vibrant pier, award-winning restaurants, and independent shops lie only a short drive away, while the wider coastline and surrounding countryside offer endless opportunity to explore and enjoy.

Whether you are looking for a full time family home, a multi generational solution, or a lifestyle change with income generating potential, Makers Barn is a rare offering: a home of scale, beauty and individuality, in one of Norfolk`s most sought after coastal settings.

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Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and as so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Pymm & Co cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. This is provided as a guide to the property and an inspection of the property is recommended.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-01-29

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
59 D
81 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
Double Glazing, Oil Heating
Broadband
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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, Off-Street Parking
Garden
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

74 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

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

  • Northrepps Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    35
    Type
    Community school
  • Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    130
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Antingham and Southrepps Primary School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    37
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer2.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 7
    Pupils
    126
    Type
    Community school
  • Cromer Junior School2.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    255
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Cromer Academy3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    665
    Type
    Academy converter
  • North Walsham High School6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    641
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sheringham High School7.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    630
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Aylsham High School8.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,138
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Stalham High School11 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    492
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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 Mundesley Cromer Express, Mundesley2.9 miles
Spar - Harvest Retail - Roughton, Roughton, Norfolk3.2 miles
Iceland Cromer, Cromer, Norfolk3.4 miles

GP surgery

Cromer Group Practice2.9 miles

Pharmacy

Cromer Pharmacy2.9 miles

Hospital

Cromer Hospital2.8 miles

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

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Gunton Rail Station2.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Houses551 metres

Typical drive times

Cromer9 min · 3.9 miles
Aylsham18 min · 11 miles
Sheringham16 min · 9.6 miles
North Walsham13 min · 7.5 miles
Norwich (city)38 min · 24 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

A 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to 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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