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Long Lane, Colby, Norwich

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • DETACHED FOUR BEDROOM BARN CONVERSION + TWO BEDROOM HOLIDAY COTTAGE
  • QUIET VILLAGE LOCATION WITH FIELD VIEWS
  • BOTH PROPERTIES WITH PRIVATE ENCLOSED GARDENS
  • GENEROUS SIZED PLOT
  • AMPLE OFF ROAD PARKING
  • BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED ACCOMMODATION
  • CLOSE TO LOCAL MARKET TOWNS

Description

A beautifully presented four bedroom barn conversion with a detached two bedroom holiday cottage.
Situated in the idyllic village of Colby and offering spacious and bright accommodation, generous enclosed rear garden and ample parking, this property is the perfect opportunity for those seeking a quiet retreat while still being within reach of local amenities.

Description - This fantastic four-bedroom barn conversion in the village of Colby has an additional detached two-bedroom holiday cottage, with the potential to apply for change of use.

The property boasts bright and beautifully presented accommodation with a cosy and inviting atmosphere and stunning field views. The barn comprises of a multi aspect living room with hallway allowing access to the large bathroom and kitchen diner. There are four bedrooms, a further shower room, utility room and conservatory with beautiful views across the garden and to the fields beyond.

The holiday cottage is immaculately presented with an entrance hall, cloakroom, a bright 'L' shaped open plan kitchen/ lounge diner with patio doors leading into the enclosed private garden; also with views across to Suffield Church, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. It also has it's own driveway to the side of the property.

The spacious garden surrounding the properties provides a tranquil outdoor space for relaxation and entertaining and are also fully enclosed. There is a large shingle driveway accessed via a five bar timber gate, providing ample parking and turning space. Additionally, the location in the picturesque village of Colby which is positioned between the two market towns of Aylsham and North Walsham, offers a peaceful and idyllic setting. Perfect for those seeking a quiet retreat while still being within reach of local amenities and attractions.

Internal Accommodation - The Orchards -

Living Room - UPVC double glazed door to front aspect leading to front courtyard, a multi aspect room with double glazed window to rear, side and front elevation, laminate flooring, radiator.

Hallway - Double glazed window to front, built in storage cupboard, laminate flooring.

Bathroom - Fitted with a four piece suite comprising shower cubicle with mains connected shower, bath with mixer tap and shower head attachment, WC and pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail, vinyl flooring and Velux window.

Kitchen Diner - A further multi aspect room with double glazed windows to either side, base units with timber worktop over housing ceramic butlers sink, integrated fridge freezer, walk in pantry with shelving units and a gas fired Aga.

Hallway To; - Fitted shelving units, skylight, doors to;

Bedroom Four - Double glazed window to side aspect, radiator, laminate flooring.

Bedroom Three - Double glazed window to side aspect, radiator, laminate flooring.

Bedroom Two - Double glazed window to side aspect, radiator, laminate flooring.

Hallway To; - Tiled flooring, radiator, doors to;

Utility Room - Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, built in cupboard housing gas fired boiler, fitted shelves, radiator, tiled flooring, timber framed double glazed door to conservatory.

Conservatory - Double glazed windows to rear and side aspect, UPVC French doors leading to rear garden, tiled flooring.

Shower Room - Double glazed window with obscured glass to rear, fitted with a three piece suite comprising double shower cubicle with mains connected shower and rainfall shower head, WC and wash hand basin set into vanity unit, heated towel rail, extractor fan.

Bedroom One - Double glazed window to rear, radiator and carpet.

Internal Accommodation - Orchard Cottage -

Hallway - UPVC door to main entrance, laminate flooring, radiator.

Cloakroom - Double glazed window with obscured to side aspect, WC and pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, shaver charging point.

Kitchen Lounge Diner - An 'L' shaped room with double glazed window to side over looking garden with field views, UPVC French doors to patio area, laminate flooring.
The kitchen is fitted with base units housing an under counter fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher, integrated electric oven with electric hob and extractor fan over, two radiators.

Bathroom - Double glazed window with obscured glass to side, fitted with a three piece suite comprising bath with mixer tap, mains connected shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail, vinyl flooring, shaver charging point and extractor fan.

Bedroom Two - Double glazed window to front, built in double wardrobe, radiator and laminate flooring.

Bedroom One - Double glazed window to front, built in double wardrobe, radiator and laminate flooring.

External - The Orchards is accessed via a 5 bar timber gate into the shingle driveway, providing ample space for parking and turning. The Orchards is accessed through an enclosed patio courtyard garden, to the rear the garden is of a generous size and boasts beautiful field views to the rear across to Suffield Church. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a vegetable plot area, pond and a shed, it is also fully enclosed and private from the holiday cottage.
Orchard Cottage features a paved parking space to the side of the property, the rear garden is laid to lawn with a patio seating area and is also fully enclosed enjoying field views also.

Agents Notes - This property is Freehold.
Mains drainage connected to the main residence, the holiday cottage drainage is via a septic tank.
Mains water and electricity connected to both.
Gas fired central heating to both properties.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
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
64 D
100 A

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

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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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 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 69% 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

  • Colby Primary School1.5 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    140
    Type
    Community school
  • Erpingham Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    42
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Aldborough Primary School2.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    126
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Antingham and Southrepps Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    37
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    61
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Aylsham High School3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,138
    Type
    Foundation school
  • North Walsham High School4.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    641
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Cromer Academy5.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    665
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sheringham High School8.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    630
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Broadland High Ormiston Academy9.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    725
    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

Waitrose North Walsham, North Walsham2.8 miles
Spar - Harvest Retail - Roughton, Roughton, Norfolk3.1 miles
M&S Aylsham BP, Aylsham3.5 miles

GP surgery

Aldborough Surgery2.9 miles

Pharmacy

Aylsham Pharmacy3.6 miles

Hospital

North Walsham Cottage Hospital4 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 Station2.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Council Houses458 metres

Typical drive times

Cromer13 min · 7.7 miles
Aylsham8 min · 4.5 miles
Sheringham16 min · 10 miles
North Walsham9 min · 4.9 miles
Norwich (city)28 min · 17 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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