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Guide Price£1,750,000

Corpusty Road, Wood Dalling, Norfolk

Land size
4 acres
Bedrooms
9
Bathrooms
8

Key Features

  • Architect Designed Elegance
  • Impeccable Presentation
  • Versatile Layout
  • Substantial Acreage
  • Lifestyle Opportunity
  • Idyllic Rural Location
  • Enchanting Glamping Retreat
  • Extensive Outbuildings
  • Near Market Towns
  • Coastal & Country Access

Description

Thornley Meadow is a striking, individual country residence built approximately 18 years ago, masterfully constructed to echo the timeless elegance of the traditional Arts and Crafts movement. Standing in glorious grounds of just under 4 acres (stms), the property captures the classic aesthetic of the style, blending beautiful architectural forms with a design that harmonises naturally with its environment while delivering all the structural benefits, energy efficiency, and modern comforts of a contemporary home.

Tucked within the acreage is Porky Hootons Cricket Pavilion, a quirky, rustic glamping-style rural retreat set in a secluded meadow. Converted from an old cricket pavilion, it offers private grounds and acts as an enchanting focal point within the beautifully landscaped estate.

The interior accommodation of the main residence has been thoughtfully adapted to offer outstanding versatility, seamlessly dividing the substantial layout into two completely self-contained living spaces. The principal home boasts an expansive five-bedroom configuration, perfect for multi-generational living or a large family, while the secondary portion functions as a highly desirable two-bedroom property. This flexible arrangement, combined with the enchanting, detached pavilion retreat and expansive acreage, provides an array of possibilities for a grand family estate, multi-generational lifestyle, or a premium home and business opportunity.

LOCATION Situated in a peaceful, unspoilt pocket of the North Norfolk countryside, Thornley Meadow represents far more than just a property purchase, it is a rare and prestigious lifestyle opportunity. Located on the tranquil, sparsely populated Corpusty Road near the charming village of Wood Dalling, this address offers an idyllic sanctuary for those seeking space, privacy, and a deeper connection to nature. The vibrant historic market towns of Holt and Reepham are both accessible in under 20 minutes, offering an exceptional selection of independent boutiques, cafes, and highly regarded schooling, including Gresham's School. With the breathtaking North Norfolk Coastline, the Norfolk Broads, and the historic Blickling Estate all within easy reach, this location perfectly balances rural seclusion with sophisticated country living, offering an unparalleled quality of life.

SPECIFICATION - Impeccable Presentation: Beautifully renovated throughout to a very high standard by the current owners

- Architect-Designed Excellence: Built approximately 18 years ago in the traditional Arts and Crafts style

- Substantial Acreage: Set within glorious, beautifully landscaped grounds of just under 4 acres

- Versatile Layout: Thoughtfully divided into a substantial five-bedroom and a two-bedroom configuration

- Multi-Generational Potential: Ideal for extended families, co-living, or a premium home-and-income opportunity

- Enchanting Glamping Retreat: Features Porky Hootons Cricket Pavilion, a quirky, rustic romantic hideaway

- Idyllic Rural Location: Positioned on a peaceful, sparsely populated country lane in Wood Dalling

- Secure Entrance: Accessed via impressive electric wooden gates equipped with a telephone entry system

- Extensive Outbuildings: Includes a large, versatile workshop building suitable for various uses

- Traditional Cart Sheds: Provides sheltered, characterful parking

- Generous Storage Options: Benefiting from further large garden sheds situated within the grounds

- Lifestyle Opportunity: Offers an unparalleled quality of life combining space, privacy, and nature

- Near Market Towns: Located under a 20-minute drive from the historic hubs of Holt and Reepham

- Coastal & Country Access: Within easy driving distance of the stunning North Norfolk Coast and Blickling Estate

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
H
Date Posted
2026-08-26

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,147 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£437,500 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £372,722 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Private Supply
Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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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
Covered Parking, Off-Street Parking
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

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

  • Corpusty Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    31
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Astley Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    200
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Reepham Primary School3.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    235
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Cawston Church of England Primary Academy4.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    123
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Foulsham Primary School Academy4.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    61
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Reepham High School and College4.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    959
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Aylsham High School6.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,138
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Sheringham High School9.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    630
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Taverham High School9.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,254
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Fakenham Academy11 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    723
    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.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Corpusty, Corpusty1.5 miles
Co-op Briston Foodstore, Briston3.2 miles
Co-op Reepham, Reepham, Norfolk3.4 miles

GP surgery

Reepham & Aylsham Medical Practice3.6 miles

Pharmacy

Motts Pharmacy3.7 miles

Hospital

Kelling Hospital6.8 miles

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

Sheringham Rail Station9.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Briston Road1.2 miles

Typical drive times

Holt11 min · 7.9 miles
Aylsham11 min · 8.2 miles
Reepham7 min · 4.5 miles
Sheringham17 min · 12 miles
Norwich (city)30 min · 19 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

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

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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