Cannister Hall Barns, Toftrees, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- No Onward Chain
- Converted barn
- Open plan lounge, kitchen, diner.
- Two bedrooms
- Exposed beams, timbers and brickwork
- Communal swimming pool, Communal games room
- Communal parking area and communal gardens
Description
****GUIDE PRICE £180,000 - £190,000***
Cannister Hall Barns offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern convenience, with its vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and brick walls. The property provides an ideal setting for a second home, enhanced by extensive shared facilities including a swimming pool, games room, and laundry room. With 107 years left on the lease and a clear set of services included in the service charge, it presents a well-rounded option for buyers seeking a countryside retreat.
Location: Cannister Hall Barns, Toftrees
Type: Converted agricultural barn
Leasehold Details:
Lease Term: 125 years
Years Remaining: 107 years
Usage Restriction: Must be purchased as a second home, with occupancy limited to 48 weeks per year
Interior Features:
Living Space: Open plan lounge/diner and kitchen
Modern kitchen units
Bedrooms: 2 (located upstairs)
Bathroom: 1 (located upstairs)
Architectural Features:
Vaulted ceilings
Exposed beams
Exposed Brick Work
Exterior Features:
Parking: Designated parking area close to the property
Garden: Shared lawned garden to the east
Shared Facilities:
Detached indoor swimming pool
Games room
Laundry room
Services Included:
TV licence
Water rates
Septic tank emptying
Home Insurance
Financial Information:
Service Charge: £3266.52 for the period from 1st October to 31st March 2024
Key Points:
Ideal For: Second home buyers looking for a character-filled property with modern amenities.
Usage Limitation: Can only be occupied for 48 weeks per year due to second home status.
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.
Toftrees is two miles from Fakenham and all of it's amenities. The market town of Fakenham is located just ten miles from Wells-next-the-Sea and twenty five miles from the city of Norwich. Fakenham has infant, nursery and junior schools alongside Fakenham academy. The market town also has three supermarkets, a variety of shops, amenities and facilities as well as a traditional market every Thursday.
Open Plan Lounge Kitchen Diner
Stable door leads to a good size open plan Lounge, Kitchen, Diner. Window to the rear aspect. Window to the front aspect. Fitted kitchen area comprises of a range of cupboards with work surfaces over, single stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over, Tied splash backs, integrated fridge freezer, space for a range style cooker. Two storage heaters. Spotlights. Exposed brick walls. Exposed flint wall. Wood panelling. Character timbers and beams throughout.
Landing
Vaulted ceiling. Door to airing cupboard. Doors to bedrooms and bathroom. Storage area above.
Bedroom One
Window to the front aspect. Storage heater. Wood panelled wall. Exposed brick walls. Mezzanines area above. Character timbers and beams. Exposed wood flooring.
Bedroom Two
Window to the front aspect. Vaulted ceiling. Exposed timbers and beams. Exposed wood flooring. Storage heater. Exposed brick walls Panelled wall. Exposed flint wall. Wall lights.
Bathroom
WC. Vanity sink. Ceramic flooring. Heated towel rail. Shaped bath shower over, with glass curved shower screen. Ceiling light. Wall mounted mirror with light. Fully tiled walls.
Outside
The property is approached over a long gravelled driveway leading to Cannister Barns communal parking area which then leads to a courtyard area and communal gardens. The property has access to a indoor heated swimming pool, and a large games room which comprises of a full sized snooker table, two pool tables and table tennis tables. There is also a laundry room.
Agents note
The property is leasehold Please speak to Abbotts at Fakenham for further lease hold information. Please note this property must be purchased as a second home and can only be occupied for 48 weeks of the year.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Council Tax Band
- B
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- 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
- Parking Available
- Garden
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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 85% of premises
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.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 55
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Fakenham Junior School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 257
- Type
- Academy converter
- Fakenham Infant and Nursery School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Pupils
- 207
- Type
- Academy converter
- Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy2.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 61
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Brisley Church of England Primary Academy4.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 67
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Fakenham Academy2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 723
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Litcham School6.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Pupils
- 727
- Type
- Academy converter
- Alderman Peel High School9.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 606
- Type
- Academy converter
- Northgate High School10 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,203
- Type
- Academy converter
- Dereham Neatherd High School11 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.
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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