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Guide Price£600,000

Methwold Road, Northwold

Land size
6.6 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Spacious Bungalow with Three Double Bedrooms
  • 6 Acres (approx.) of Paddocks
  • Large Barn with Stables
  • Double Garage with Inspection Pit
  • Permission in Principle for the Development of 2-5 Dwellings
  • Sought After Rural Village Location
  • Internal Viewing Now Available
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN

Description

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY to acquire this DETACHED BUNGALOW on a LARGE PLOT OF APPROX. 6.6 ACRES, with a double garage and barn with stables. Making an ideal home for EQUESTRIANS, there is also DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL with planning in principle agreed.

Description - Situated in the charming village of Northwold, this impressive and versatile 6.6-acre (STS) property offers unique lifestyle and/or commercial opportunities for equestrian enthusiasts, developers, landlords, small businesses - in short anyone who can make use of the space and facilities. Key features include:

· a spacious bungalow with 3 double bedrooms;

· 6 acres (approx.) of paddocks;

· a large barn with 4 large, airy, internal stables;

· additional storage barn;

· a fenced compound;

· large area of hard-standing with room for several horse boxes, trailers etc.

· permission in principle for the development of 2-5 dwellings.

Spanning an impressive 1571 square feet the bungalow features three generously sized double bedrooms, two with built-in storage, providing ample space for family living or guests. The family bathroom is well-appointed with both a bath and separate shower. The spacious lounge invites relaxation and social gatherings, while the kitchen offers generous cupboard storage as well as a walk-in pantry. A large, tiled utility room enhances the practicality of the home with ample space for washing machine, dryer, freezer etc. as well as the occasional muddy pet.

The 6-acres (approx.) of paddock has been used for equestrian purposes over the past 20-plus years, including a time as a riding school. The well-drained land and large barns could be used for a variety of other purposes, subject to the necessary permissions.

One of the standout features of this property is the recent granting of permission in principle for the residential development of 2 to 5 dwellings. Please contact us for more details or see: Further development opportunities remain to be explored.

Situated in a sought-after location in Norfolk, this property is offered with no onward chain. Whether you are looking to enjoy the rural lifestyle in a comfortable family home with land, or to explore development and business possibilities, this property is sure to impress.

Measurements - Entrance Hall

Lounge - 27' x 14' 10"

Kitchen - 13' 10" x 10' 10"

Conservatory/ Utility - 19' 6" x 5' 10"

Bedroom - 14' 2" plus wardrobe x 13' 4"

Bedroom - 13' 2" plus wardrobe x 10' 11"

Bedroom - 13' 3" x 10' 10"

Bathroom - 9' 9" x 5' 9" plus depth of shower

Council Tax band - D

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Once an offer is accepted (subject to contract) Coadjute will send a secure link for you to complete the biometric checks electronically. A non-refundable fee of £27+ VAT per person will apply for these checks, and Coadjute will handle the payment for this service.

These anti-money laundering checks must be completed before we can send a Memorandum of Sale to solicitors to confirm the sale. Please contact the office if you have any questions in relation to this.

Molyneux Estate Agents has not tested any fixtures and fittings, services or appliances in this property and cannot guarantee that they are in working order.

Whilst we intend to make our particulars as accurate as possible, measurements and statements are provided as a general guidance, they are not factual and should not be relied upon. Before ordering any carpets or built in furniture please contact the agent to verify any specific measurements.

Floor plans are not to scale. They are provided for indication purposes and their accuracy should not be relied upon.

Items shown in photographs are not included unless they are detailed within the sales particulars. They may be available by separate negotiation. Please contact the agent with regards to this.

The Buyer is advised to obtain verification of the tenure from their Solicitor. The agent has not reviewed the title documents for this property.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-02-26

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 212 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (5+ acres).

This Property£90,909 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £187,492 / acre
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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
72 C

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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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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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

Accessibility
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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

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

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

  • The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold323 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    101
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    91
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    56
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • All Saints Academy3.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    97
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Mundford Church of England Primary Academy3.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    239
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Iceni Secondary Academy1.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    555
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Breckland School7.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    615
    Type
    Free schools
  • The Nicholas Hamond Academy8.2 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    710
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Downham Market Academy9.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,329
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Wayland Academy10 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    564
    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

Spar Feltwell, Feltwell4.5 miles
Budgens Weeting, Weeting5.2 miles
Aldi Brandon, Brandon, Suffolk6.6 miles

GP surgery

Boughton Surgery4.4 miles

Pharmacy

Boots6.7 miles

Hospital

Swaffham Community Hospital8.9 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces56 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Brandon Rail Station6.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Phone Box51 metres

Typical drive times

Watton18 min · 12 miles
Brandon12 min · 7.8 miles
Swaffham17 min · 11 miles
Ely (city)35 min · 23 miles
Downham Market18 min · 11 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

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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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