Thetford Road, Northwold
- Land size
- 3.2 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
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- VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
- Period Cottage with four bedrooms
- Land of approximately 3.2 acres in total
- Equestrian use, paddocks, stable block and barn
- Far reaching rural views
- Opportunity for renovation project
- Work required
- Mainline station very accessible.
- Must be viewed
Description
Brown & Co offers a detached residence for renovation on the edge of Northwold village standing on approximately 3.2 acres of land, The property has been stripped and will require full internal refurbishment. Aerial images shown provided were captured in 2022 and may not reflect subsequent changes to vegetation or land use. Internal photos May 2025.
Outside
Two access points are possible, with the primary access being from Methwold Road. Outside the land extends to the rear in a large block and was used as paddocks until 2022. Adjacent to the house stands a stable block housing three 3 m × 5 m stables, a store room, and a further brick outbuilding for feed and tack. A timber workshop measuring approximately 13 m × 5 m and a sizable barn of 10 m × 5 m provide generous space for machinery, hay or tractor storage. Closer to the house, a private garden offers a patio with seating areas, lawn and mature planted borders all South facing.
Inside, the ground floor comprises an entrance hallway leading to a snug, an open-plan sitting and dining room with exposed beams and dual aspect windows overlooking the paddocks, and a kitchen/breakfast room and former family bathroom. On the first floor, four bedrooms and wc-two of the bedrooms overlook the paddocks.
Location
Northwold itself is a highly sought-after Norfolk village, renowned for its collection of attractive period properties and strong community spirit. Local amenities include a vibrant social club, a primary school and parish church, while Thetford Forest lies just nine miles to the west, offering extensive walking trails and recreational activities. The market towns of Swaffham (11 miles) and Downham Market (10 miles)-the latter boasting a mainline rail link to Ely, Cambridge and London-are both within easy reach, as are the A134 and A1122 providing swift connections to the wider region.
Agent's Note:
1) Please be advised that the property does not have a kitchen or bathroom currently meaning many standard mortgage lenders will not lend against the property
2) Applicants should be aware the property is on positioned an A road. The property has remained empty for several years. All aerial photography was taken in summer 2022 and is provided for guidance only. Internal photographs taken May 2025.
Services
Private drainage
No gas, previously oil heating.
Electric & Water.
Council Tax Band D
EPC F (July 2022)
Map Location
Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-08-27
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,147 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- 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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- 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
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- Parking
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- 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
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, Northwold419 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 101
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 91
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy3.4 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 Academy1.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 555
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Breckland School7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 615
- Type
- Free schools
- The Nicholas Hamond Academy8.3 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 Academy11 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
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
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- 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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Market Chambers, 25-26 Tuesday Market Place, Kings Lynn, PE30 1JJ
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