House For Sale £450,000
Brook Cottage is a unique property situated in the heart of the historic market town of Dereham. Despite its central location, this home feels like its own secluded cottage nestled deep within the woods, offering a serene and peaceful atmosphere. Positioned on the edge of Lucy's Meadow, there are stunning views of the adjacent nature reserve.
This charming family home has been cherished by its owners for many years, and is now ready for somebody new to make it their own. The property features a spacious private driveway with ample space for parking several cars, as well as a double garage in excellent condition. For those looking to extend the property further, there is potential to convert the garage into a double cart shed - subject to planning permission.
Upon entering Brook Cottage, one is immediately struck by the warm and inviting atmosphere created by the lovely wooden parquet flooring in the hallway. A large sitting room, with a feature fireplace, has more of those delightful views of the garden and nature reserve, while the kitchen/dining area is the perfect spot for bringing the family together.
The study/bedroom on the ground floor has a bricked-up fireplace which is begging to be opened up. The ground floor also benefits from a shower room, come utility room, and access to the garage from the kitchen. With the right person, and subject to any planning permission, this space could be opened up and extended to create a more open-plan living area - or even extended outwards to connect with the sitting room.
Upstairs, there are three spacious double bedrooms and a large bathroom. Similar to the ground floor, there is potential to extend the property by building over the garage to create another bedroom or a master suite, once again subject to any planning restraints. All the rooms upstairs offer stunning views of the garden or the adjacent nature reserve.
To the rear of the property lies a large garden which is a blank canvas, offering great potential for a budding gardener to create their own beautiful oasis and escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
This unique home offers the perfect combination of town living with a private life. There's so much potential for personalisation, but it's easy to appreciate the current design of this property, and just how easy it would be make it your very own home...
DEREHAM Nestled in the Brecklands, in the heart of the county, Dereham is a classic country market town and an architectural haven with plenty of Georgian gems set on generous plots, blended with more recent developments.
In the eighth century, it is said that the youngest daughter of Anna, King of East Anglia, prayed for a miracle during a famine and two deer appeared every day to provide milk for the nunnery she had founded. When a huntsman tried to snare the deer, he was thrown from his horse – believed to be an act of divine retribution – and killed. The hunt is depicted on a town sign at the entry to Butter Market from the High Street.
Today, a twice weekly market, on Tuesdays and Fridays, along with a strong cohort of independent and specialist shops and free parking make the town a fabulous place for an afternoon spent browsing. Look out for the town's other historic landmarks which include the Mid-Norfolk Railway, a heritage line which runs 1950s railcars to Wymondham Abbey, Dereham Windmill, a Grade II listed building which was saved from the brink of destruction, and Bishop Bonner's Cottage, established in 1502 and believed to be the oldest building in town.
Heritage buffs are spoilt for choice with living museum Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse just a few minutes out of town, or step back in time and adventure at Castle Acre Castle and Priory, an 11th century monastic site, and National Trust property Oxburgh Hall, which is half an hour's drive away.
When you've worked up an appetite exploring, spice things up with a tasty dish at Spice Fusion curry house or head to The George Hotel, Bar and Restaurant which offers excellent accommodation, freshly cooked food and award winning ales, wines, beers and spirits . Brisley, 6.5 miles away, is home to one of Norfolk's best pubs, The Brisley Bell, with a first-rate menu and a warm welcome which has earned it multiple awards. Otherwise head to The Old Dairy in Stanfield and stock up on its artisan bread and produce for an easy dine-in experience.
With good local schools, a leisure centre and golf course, Dereham and its surrounding villages are a fantastic spot to enjoy the best of Norfolk country living with easy commuting access to Norwich and the coast at Wells-next-the-Sea, just 22 miles away. Come discover a Norfolk gem.
SERVICES CONNECTED Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating and septic tank drainage.
COUNCIL TAX Band E.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING To be confirmed.
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys.
TENURE Freehold.
LOCATION What3words: ///hides.reddish.taskbar
PROPERTY REFERENCE 42347.
WEBSITE TAGS family-home
town-life
garden-parties
This charming family home has been cherished by its owners for many years, and is now ready for somebody new to make it their own. The property features a spacious private driveway with ample space for parking several cars, as well as a double garage in excellent condition. For those looking to extend the property further, there is potential to convert the garage into a double cart shed - subject to planning permission.
Upon entering Brook Cottage, one is immediately struck by the warm and inviting atmosphere created by the lovely wooden parquet flooring in the hallway. A large sitting room, with a feature fireplace, has more of those delightful views of the garden and nature reserve, while the kitchen/dining area is the perfect spot for bringing the family together.
The study/bedroom on the ground floor has a bricked-up fireplace which is begging to be opened up. The ground floor also benefits from a shower room, come utility room, and access to the garage from the kitchen. With the right person, and subject to any planning permission, this space could be opened up and extended to create a more open-plan living area - or even extended outwards to connect with the sitting room.
Upstairs, there are three spacious double bedrooms and a large bathroom. Similar to the ground floor, there is potential to extend the property by building over the garage to create another bedroom or a master suite, once again subject to any planning restraints. All the rooms upstairs offer stunning views of the garden or the adjacent nature reserve.
To the rear of the property lies a large garden which is a blank canvas, offering great potential for a budding gardener to create their own beautiful oasis and escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
This unique home offers the perfect combination of town living with a private life. There's so much potential for personalisation, but it's easy to appreciate the current design of this property, and just how easy it would be make it your very own home...
DEREHAM Nestled in the Brecklands, in the heart of the county, Dereham is a classic country market town and an architectural haven with plenty of Georgian gems set on generous plots, blended with more recent developments.
In the eighth century, it is said that the youngest daughter of Anna, King of East Anglia, prayed for a miracle during a famine and two deer appeared every day to provide milk for the nunnery she had founded. When a huntsman tried to snare the deer, he was thrown from his horse – believed to be an act of divine retribution – and killed. The hunt is depicted on a town sign at the entry to Butter Market from the High Street.
Today, a twice weekly market, on Tuesdays and Fridays, along with a strong cohort of independent and specialist shops and free parking make the town a fabulous place for an afternoon spent browsing. Look out for the town's other historic landmarks which include the Mid-Norfolk Railway, a heritage line which runs 1950s railcars to Wymondham Abbey, Dereham Windmill, a Grade II listed building which was saved from the brink of destruction, and Bishop Bonner's Cottage, established in 1502 and believed to be the oldest building in town.
Heritage buffs are spoilt for choice with living museum Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse just a few minutes out of town, or step back in time and adventure at Castle Acre Castle and Priory, an 11th century monastic site, and National Trust property Oxburgh Hall, which is half an hour's drive away.
When you've worked up an appetite exploring, spice things up with a tasty dish at Spice Fusion curry house or head to The George Hotel, Bar and Restaurant which offers excellent accommodation, freshly cooked food and award winning ales, wines, beers and spirits . Brisley, 6.5 miles away, is home to one of Norfolk's best pubs, The Brisley Bell, with a first-rate menu and a warm welcome which has earned it multiple awards. Otherwise head to The Old Dairy in Stanfield and stock up on its artisan bread and produce for an easy dine-in experience.
With good local schools, a leisure centre and golf course, Dereham and its surrounding villages are a fantastic spot to enjoy the best of Norfolk country living with easy commuting access to Norwich and the coast at Wells-next-the-Sea, just 22 miles away. Come discover a Norfolk gem.
SERVICES CONNECTED Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating and septic tank drainage.
COUNCIL TAX Band E.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING To be confirmed.
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys.
TENURE Freehold.
LOCATION What3words: ///hides.reddish.taskbar
PROPERTY REFERENCE 42347.
WEBSITE TAGS family-home
town-life
garden-parties
