Watton Road, Shropham, Norfolk, NR17
- Land size
- 1.25 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- GUIDE PRICE £550,000 - £600,000
- Detached residence
- Four bedrooms
- Detached garden building
- Scope to extend & improve (stpp)
- Generous plot
- Village location
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
Description
**GUIDE PRICE £550,000 - £600,000** Occupying an exceptional private plot of approximately 1.25 acres, this substantial executive residence extends to an impressive 2,250 sqft, enjoying an enviable position along Watton Road in the sought-after village of Shropham. Approached via an elegant carriage driveway, the property immediately commands attention with outstanding kerb appeal, mature grounds and a level of privacy rarely available.
The accommodation has been thoughtfully designed to offer both generous family living and exceptional versatility. The welcoming reception hall leads to an impressive 18'3 lounge, where a feature log burner provides a warm and inviting focal point. Complementing the principal reception room is a separate 13'9 dining room, a further 13'2 sitting room, a well-appointed fitted kitchen and a dedicated utility room.
One of the true highlights of the home is the magnificent 19'1 conservatory, enjoying panoramic views across the beautifully maintained gardens and creating a wonderful space for entertaining or simply relaxing whilst taking in the surrounding grounds.
The ground floor is further enhanced by a substantial 21'3 multi-purpose room complete with its own shower room, offering excellent potential as an annexe, guest accommodation, home office or games room.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom benefits from a luxurious four-piece en suite complete with a corner bath, whilst two further generously proportioned bedrooms are served by a contemporary family shower room.
Externally, the grounds are simply outstanding. Extending to approximately 1.25 acres, the gardens offer an exceptional degree of privacy alongside extensive lawns, mature planting and numerous areas to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. A further detached building provides outstanding annexe potential, already incorporating a kitchen, lounge, bedroom and shower room, making it ideal for multi-generational living, independent family members or those working from home.
Adding to the property's unique appeal is a fully operational sauna, providing a wonderful lifestyle feature rarely found within residential homes.
Combining substantial accommodation, outstanding versatility, beautiful grounds and a prestigious village setting, this exceptional home presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of Shropham's most distinctive residences.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-29
Price history
| Date | Change | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2026 | Reduced 15.4% (−£100,000) | £550,000 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Listed | £650,000 |
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,221 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
- Garage, Driveway
- 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
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 89% 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
- Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery1.8 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 99
- Type
- Academy converter
- Rocklands Community Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 73
- Type
- Community school
- Great Ellingham Primary School3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 178
- Type
- Community school
- Rosecroft Primary School3.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 457
- Type
- Academy converter
- Caston Church of England Primary Academy3.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 71
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Attleborough Academy4.5 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 976
- Type
- Academy converter
- Old Buckenham High School5.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 501
- Type
- Academy converter
- Wayland Academy5.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 564
- Type
- Academy converter
- Wymondham College6.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,427
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Thetford Academy8.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,398
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
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.
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
Surface water
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