From humble beginnings come great things, as the saying goes, and nowhere is this more true than this gorgeous barn. Starting out life as two nine-teenth-century cow sheds, these former outbuildings have been combined to create a beautiful open-plan home that's greater than the sum of its parts.

Inside, flint walls and exposed oak beams hint at the barn's former existence. Still, with high-end furnishings, luxurious fixtures and three beautiful bedrooms (including one en-suite and one twin), it's the perfect high-end countryside retreat for a small group of friends or a family.

Slide back the bifold doors and enjoy seamless access to the outdoors, perfect for warm summer days playing games in the private garden or barbecuing some delicious local produce before tucking into an alfresco feast at the table on the terrace.

If you'd like to spend a day exploring the area, the towering trees of Thetford Forest lie twenty miles west, and the unspoiled Suffolk coast is approximately forty-five minutes' drive away.

Home truths:
*Access to the barn is via a private entrance
*We'd recommend a car to explore the area – there's ample on-site parking
*The barn is part of a cluster of three others on the estate, which can be rented individually or together – a communal space for all four buildings is in progress
*Child-friendly amenities such as a cot and highchair are available on request
*The bedrooms are on the ground floor, so it may be suitable for those with limited mobility
*There are lakes two minutes' walk from the home, wild swimming is at guests own risk
*You might hear some noise from neighbours during your stay