Sandy Lane, Dereham
- Land size
- 1.47 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Stunning Detached Cottage
- Entrance Hallway & Ground Floor Shower Room
- Living Room with Charming Fireplace
- Dining Room with Access to the Sunroom
- Fitted Kitchen
- 3 Double Bedrooms
- Family Bathroom Suite
- Single Garage & Off-Road Parking
- Beautiful Gardens
- No Onward Chain
Description
In need of modernisation. Welcome to this charming detached cottage, a truly delightful home that combines character features with a promise of potential. Tucked away in a sought-after location within a private road, this well-presented property offers spacious accommodation with plenty of opportunity to extend (STPP) due to being situated on 1.47 Acre plot, and has the added benefit of no onward chain.
Upon entering, you are welcomed by an entrance hallway, leading to a ground floor shower room. The living room is a warm and relaxing space, complete with a charming fireplace, perfect for cosy evenings.
The separate dining room offers a versatile space for family meals or entertaining, with direct access to a sunroom, overlooking the garden. The fitted kitchen offers ample storage and workspace.
Upstairs, you'll find three generous double bedrooms, which are serviced by a family bathroom suite.
Outside, the property offers a single garage and off-road parking for multiple vehicles.
The stunning gardens wrap around the home, totals 0.91 Acre, providing tranquil outdoor spaces with lawned areas and secluded spots to enjoy the sunshine. Opposite is a privately owned woodland that measures 0.56 Acre plot.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a much loved home in a peaceful setting, ideal for families, downsizers, or anyone seeking a touch of countryside charm whilst remaining within reach of the town centre. Offering excellent potential, the property is now in need of modernisation, providing buyers with the chance to update and personalise to their own taste and requirements.
N.B. Please note the neighbouring plot has planning permission.
N.B. The plot has Tree Preservation orders.
Services;
Oil central heating. Mains drainage, electricity, and water are connected.
For room measurements please click on the floor plan option.
Situation
Dereham is a well-served Breckland market town, located in the heart of Norfolk. The town offers a great mixture of excellent independent shops, national retailers, cafes and restaurants. Dereham has a good selection of primary and secondary education, with numerous bus connection from the town centre connecting the nearby villages, as well as other destinations, such as Norwich, Fakenham and King's Lynn. The property is on a main bus route, with multiple bus stops with short walking distance. The North Norfolk coast is also within a 40 minute drive.
Directions
To find the property leave Dereham Market Place by bearing left at the War Memorial and proceed down Swaffham Hill. At the bottom turn right onto Sandy Lane and continue onto Colin Mclean Road. After approximately half a mile turn left onto Sandy Lane where the property will be found on the left hand side.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- C
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-18
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,167 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
- Electricity
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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
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- 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
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
5 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 36% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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
- Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Pupils
- 180
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- King's Park Infant School, Dereham0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Pupils
- 37
- Type
- Academy converter
- Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 415
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Grove House Infant and Nursery School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Pupils
- 83
- Type
- Academy converter
- Dereham Church of England Junior Academy1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 365
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Northgate High School960 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,203
- Type
- Academy converter
- Dereham Neatherd High School1.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,079
- Type
- Academy converter
- Litcham School6.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Pupils
- 727
- Type
- Academy converter
- Reepham High School and College8.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 959
- Type
- Academy converter
- Wayland Academy9.6 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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.
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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