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Guide Price £775,000 £795,000

Nestled in the heart of the Norfolk countryside, this delightful period cottage is more than just a home, it s a way of life. Beautifully extended over the years with care and attention to detail, the property seamlessly combines timeless character with the space and style of modern living. With four well proportioned bedrooms and a flowing layout, this is a home that welcomes both lively family gatherings and peaceful solitude. Original features such as exposed beams, a traditional fireplace, and rustic textures whisper stories of the past, while the tasteful extensions add light, space, and practicality for everyday life. Step outside and you re greeted by the most magical of settings. Mature, landscaped gardens wrap around the home, blooming with colour and filled with the gentle sound of birdsong. A mix of flowerbeds, winding paths, and secluded seating areas make the garden a joy in every season, perfect for summer barbecues, lazy afternoons with a book, or evenings under the stars. Beyond the garden lies a generous paddock of 0.48 acres STMS , ideal for those dreaming of keeping animals, starting a smallholding, or simply wanting space to breathe. Whether you imagine ponies, vegetable plots, or wildflower meadows, the potential here is endless. Life at this cottage offers the best of both worlds the calm of a countryside retreat, and the convenience of local village life just a short drive away. Good schools, cosy pubs, farm shops, and market towns are all within easy reach, along with road links for commuting or weekend adventures.

SHIPDHAM
Almost two miles in length, Shipdham is Norfolk s longest village nestled between the market towns of Watton and Dereham in the Breckland region and a designated Conservation Area. Noted in the Domesday Book as a thriving, well established settlement of 70 households, it was one of the largest of the time with a church and woodland. During World War II, the village became home to the USAAF 44th bomber group, which was based at its airfield, and the historic site is now home to Shipdham Aero Club and museum. Today, Shipdham has a thriving community with a GP surgery, Post Office, nursery and primary school, shops and local pub making it a fantastic village for all ages. Along with a clutch of beautiful period properties, Shipdham has grown in recent years with the development of several quality new build developments which have been sympathetically incorporated within their rural setting. Less than 6 miles away is the classic country market town of Dereham, an architectural haven with plenty of Georgian gems set on generous plots, blended with more recent developments. A twice weekly market appears on Tuesdays and Fridays, along with a strong cohort of independent and specialist shops and free parking, making the town a fabulous place for an afternoon spent browsing. With good local schools, a leisure centre and golf course, Dereham and its surrounding villages, such as Shipdham, are fantastic locations to enjoy the best of Norfolk country living.

SERVICES CONNECTED
Mains electricity and gas. Gas central heating. Private water via borehole and private drainage to a septic tank. Ultrafast full fibre internet connection.

COUNCIL TAX
Band E.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
C. Ref 2923 1526 1112 7015 2110
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TENURE
Freehold.

LOCATION
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