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£725,000

Hillborough Road, North Pickenham, Swaffham

Land size
5 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Beautifully presented single storey property
  • Three en-suite bedrooms
  • Generous Sitting Room with wood burner
  • Detached one/two bedroom ‘lodge’
  • Outbuildings which extend to in excess of 4000 sq ft
  • Gardens and grounds of around 5 acres (STMS)
  • Rural setting
  • Business/Equestrian Potential

Description

SUMMARY
This individual three bedroom home stands in gardens and grounds which extend to around 5 acres (STMS), and comes complete with a detached ‘lodge’ providing further accommodation and an extensive range of outbuildings.
The property is presented in excellent condition.

DESCRIPTION
This beautifully presented single storey home offers three en-suite bedrooms, a lovely kitchen/breakfast room, two reception rooms and conservatory. The property stands in a rural setting outside the village of North Pickenham in gardens and grounds which extend to around 5 acres (STMS). Within these grounds there is a detached ‘lodge’ providing further accommodation, a garage with workshop and a large outbuilding providing further storage and workshop space which extends to in excess of 4000 sq ft. There is also an additional covered storage area adjoining this building and a further multi bay cart lodge. Viewing of this most individual property is essential to appreciate the setting, outside space and potential offered by the outbuildings and land subject to relevant permissions.

Reception Hall
With door in from the front aspect this spacious hall has solid wood doors to the bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom, with a glazed door to the sitting room. Attractive flooring which continues into the sitting room and kitchen. Fitted storage, access to loft.

Sitting Room
A well-proportioned sitting room with window the side aspect, full height window to the conservatory and glazed door into the conservatory. A focal point is provided by a wood burning stove on a raised hearth.

Study
This double aspect room has glazed double doors from the sitting room, and matching flooring.

Conservatory
A spacious conservatory providing a lovely seating area overlooking the rear garden and land beyond. Double doors open to a terrace.

Utility Room
A good utility with further storage and solid wood work surface, having inset butler sink. Space for washing machine and tumble drier. A door opens into the boot room.

Boot Room
An ideal space with door in from the rear aspect, fitted shelving.

Bedroom One
A lovely double bedroom with window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden and land beyond.

En-Suite
En-Suite
With a white suite comprising shower in tiled cubicle, wc with concealed cistern and vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and storage under. Chrome towel rail/radiator, tiled floor.

Bedroom Two
Another double bedroom, once again with a window to the rear.

En-Suite
With a white suite comprising shower in tiled cubicle, wc with concealed cistern and vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and storage under. Chrome towel rail/radiator, tiled floor.

Bedroom Three
Having a window to the front aspect overlooking the garden.

En-Suite
Fitted with a white suite comprising shower in corner cubicle, wc and vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and storage under. Chrome towel rail/radiator, tiled floor.

Bathroom
Fitted with a white suite comprising bath with chrome mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, wc and vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and storage under. Tiled floor.

External
The property stands well back from Hilborough Road and is approached through wrought iron gates onto a long driveway which leads to a parking area alongside the property itself. Alongside this parking area is the detached garage, which is currently divided to provide a single garage and workshop/office with separate wc. To the opposite side of the drive is the detached ‘lodge’, standing with its own area of garden. This lodge offers two bedrooms with sitting room, kitchen and shower room.
Immediately to the rear of the property is an area of lawned ‘formal’ garden with sun terrace accessed from the conservatory. Within this garden there are also garden sheds and a wood store. Beyond the drive are the main outbuildings in a gated compound. The main building extends to in excess of 4000 sq ft and is divided into a large storage space and a three interconnecting workshops/stores. Additionally there is covered storage area adjoin this building and a separate multi bay cart lodge.
In total the gardens and grounds extend to 5 acres (STMS) they are well maintained being laid to grass, with a number of specimen trees, the whole being enclosed by fencing and adjoin farmland.
Due to the vast amount of land and storage/workshop/outbuildings, this property lends itself to accommodate a variety of potential uses such as for small business/workshop, collectors, canine, equestrian or leisure, subject to obtaining relevant permissions.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-08-14

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 214 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (5+ acres).

This Property£145,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £167,504 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

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Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 25% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Swaffham CofE Primary Academy2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    215
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    109
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    241
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham2.7 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    61
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Necton VA Primary School2.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    198
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • The Nicholas Hamond Academy2.4 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    710
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Wayland Academy5.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    564
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Litcham School7.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 16
    Pupils
    727
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Northgate High School9.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,203
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Iceni Secondary Academy9.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    555
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Swaffham Express, Swaffham2.2 miles
Iceland Swaffham, Swaffham2.8 miles
Morrisons Daily Swaffham 49/51 Market Place, Swaffham2.8 miles

GP surgery

Campingland Surgery2.6 miles

Pharmacy

Well2.8 miles

Hospital

Swaffham Community Hospital2.8 miles

Walking trail

Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path869 metres

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

Getting Around

Nearest station

Brandon Rail Station12 miles

Nearest bus stop

Primary School0.6 miles

Typical drive times

Watton12 min · 6.6 miles
Brandon19 min · 13 miles
Dereham18 min · 12 miles
Swaffham6 min · 3.8 miles
Norwich (city)44 min · 28 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.

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, including exact zones and annual chances, any recorded past flooding, plus planning, heritage, nature and ground checks, is in the .

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