Forty Foot Bank, Ramsey, PE26

A truly exceptional, energy efficient, detached barn conversion, Noah’s Ark Barn is a rare and characterful residence set within idyllic rural surroundings, enjoying far-reaching countryside views and a wonderful sense of privacy. Extending to over 2800 sq ft, this remarkable home effortlessly blends period charm with generous, versatile living space, perfectly suited to modern family life.

At the heart of the home lies an impressive 28-foot lounge, rich in character and atmosphere, featuring a striking inglenook fireplace that creates a warm and inviting focal point. The expansive kitchen/dining room is equally impressive, designed for both everyday living and entertaining, complete with AGA oven and ample space for family gatherings.

The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged, offering flexibility for a variety of lifestyles, including the potential to create dedicated home office space, ideal for those seeking to work remotely. A bespoke built-in bar area adds a unique and sociable touch, perfect for hosting guests.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom benefits from a well-appointed dressing room, enhancing the sense of luxury and practicality. An additional ground floor shower room provides further convenience for family and guests alike.

Externally, the property continues to impress, with ample parking and a generous garden that complements its rural setting, offering a peaceful retreat with plenty of space for outdoor living.
A truly one-of-a-kind home, Noah’s Ark Barn presents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive countryside residence, combining space, character, and lifestyle in equal measure.

Seller Insight
Noah’s Ark is a very special home, and Monika, the current owner, says it has been a much-loved family home. She explains that twenty-one years ago, her builder husband discovered what was then a dilapidated house with attached barns and immediately saw that it was a perfect renovation project.

The house was already named Noah’s Ark and rather than change the name he kept it, as the distinctive shape of the house and barns with its striking structure and lines, evoked the image of an upturned boat. The name perfectly captures the great character and charm of the property.

Carefully restored to an exceptional standard, the home retains its original beams and features while offering all the comforts of modern living. The result is a spacious and welcoming home that has been meticulously and lovingly maintained throughout.

The warm and inviting kitchen is the heart of the home. The AGA provides comfort and warmth and creates a natural gathering place for family and friends. It’s easy to imagine long relaxed meals around the table, children doing homework and parties with everyone gravitating to the kitchen.

The living room is equally impressive, offering a generous space where the attractive beams reflect the history of the house. The wood burner brings a cosy glow in the winter and in summer French windows can be thrown open, seamlessly connecting the house with the garden beyond. It is an all year room.

The principal bedroom is a true sanctuary, and the architectural design allows the beams to rise dramatically to the ceiling, echoing the curved shape of the upturned hull of the ‘ark.’ The room is both large and restful and not just for sleeping hut somewhere to relax and have time out.

The garden extends the living space even further. With its lawns, patio, fruit trees and vegetable plots it has the sense of an outdoor summer room, a place to relax and savour the changing seasons.

Sunrises and sunsets are particularly striking, adding to the sense of tranquillity that defines the property. It is a green oasis where you can savour the plentiful wildlife and feel a million miles from anywhere.

However, Doddington village offers a friendly, active and welcoming community with clubs and societies centred round the village hall, and nearby Ramsey, Chatteris and March provide convenient access to shops and leisure facilities. The surrounding countryside offers endless opportunities for walking whilst there is fishing and boating on the local canal. Monika says the children were born in the house and it has been the perfect safe and natural place for them to grow. She is sad the time has come to relocate but takes away many very happy memories of Noah’s Ark and the life it gave them.

Village Information
Forty Foot Bank is a small and peaceful rural hamlet, enviably positioned between the historic market town of Ramsey and the well-served centres of Chatteris and Doddington. This highly desirable setting offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility, with Ramsey close by providing a charming and characterful hub of local amenities.

Surrounded by expansive fenland countryside and far-reaching views, the area is ideal for those seeking a quieter pace of life, whilst remaining well connected. The nearby villages and towns offer a range of everyday conveniences, schooling and community facilities, with particularly good transport links to local schools.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, the location is exceptional, with a wealth of leisure pursuits on the doorstep including horse riding, fishing, golfing and scenic countryside walks. The nearby waterways and open landscapes further enhance the appeal, offering a lifestyle deeply connected to nature.
Combining rural tranquillity with excellent accessibility and lifestyle opportunities, this location perfectly complements the unique charm of Noah’s Ark Barn.


Agents Notes
Tenure: Freehold
EPC: A
Local Authority: Fenland
Council Tax Band: E

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