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Guide Price£135,000

Church Road, West Dereham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33

Land size
0.6 acres

Key Features

  • Full Planning Permission Granted
  • Conversion of existing property into two semi-detached bungalows
  • Off Street Parking
  • Total site area approximately 0.6 acres
  • Conversion works partially completed
  • Freehold interest available
  • Attractive rural village location
  • Sold via Modern Method of Auction (T&C's Apply)

Description

An attractive refurbishment and conversion opportunity situated within the sought-after Norfolk village of West Dereham.

The Old School House comprises a former school building dating from the 1950s, which replaced the original Victorian village school, and was subsequently granted consent for residential conversion. Full planning permission has been secured for the conversion of the existing dwelling into two substantial three-bedroom semi-detached bungalows, providing an excellent opportunity for developers, investors and owner-occupiers seeking a conversion project.

The current owner has already undertaken part of the conversion works, offering purchasers the opportunity to complete the development and realise the site's full value.

The front bungalow was completed some years ago and will need refurbishing. This unit is currently let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), with possession available subject to two months' notice.

Salient Points
• Full Planning Permission Granted
• Conversion of existing property into two semi-detached bungalows
• Off Street Parking
• Bungalow 1: Three bedrooms extending to approximately 1,238 sq ft GIA
• Bungalow 2: Three bedrooms extending to approximately 1,292 sq ft GIA
• Total site area approximately 0.6 acres
• Conversion works partially completed
• Freehold interest available
• Attractive rural village location

Location
The Old School House occupies a prominent position on Church Road within the picturesque Norfolk village of West Dereham. The property enjoys a peaceful rural setting within an established residential environment, surrounded by open countryside and village amenities.
Downham Market lies approximately 5 miles to the south-west and provides a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities. The town also benefits from a mainline railway station offering regular services to Cambridge and London King's Cross. The wider road network is readily accessible via the A10 and A47, providing excellent connectivity across East Anglia and beyond.

Planning
The property benefits from Full Planning Permission granted by King's Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council for:
Conversion of existing dwelling into two three-bedroom dwellings
Planning Reference: 23/00652/F
Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to all planning matters and review the supporting documentation available within the data room.

Land Registry
Title Number: NK278089

Note: Part of the land has recently been sold off which is currently not reflected on land registry. The red line of the land to be sold is shown in the images. The new land parcel will be registered at transfer stage.

Tenure
The property is offered Freehold

VAT
Any guide price quoted is exclusive of VAT. Should VAT be payable on the transaction, it will be the responsibility of the purchaser in addition to the purchase price.

Services
No specific enquiries have been made of the relevant statutory authorities. Prospective purchasers should undertake their own investigations regarding the availability and capacity of all services.
It is understood that mains services are available within the vicinity of the site.

Easements, Wayleaves & Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights, easements, wayleaves and rights of way, whether specifically referred to in thie marketing inforamtion or not.

Viewing & Further Information
Viewing is strictly by appointment only.

Method of Disposal
This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56-day Reservation Period. Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd).
If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided, which you must view before bidding. The buyer is responsible for the Pack fee.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600 inc. VAT.
Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £500 inc. VAT. These services are optional.

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Property details

Tenure
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Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-09-22

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
45 E
75 C

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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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
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Superfast

Suitable for

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

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good LimitedThree Good LimitedVodafone Good Limited

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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

  • All Saints Academy2.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    97
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    108
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    404
    Type
    Community school
  • Hilgay Riverside Academy2.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    75
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Nelson Academy3.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    386
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Secondary

  • Downham Market Academy3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,329
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Iceni Secondary Academy5.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    555
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Vista Academy Littleport10 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    547
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Nicholas Hamond Academy11 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    710
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Breckland School12 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    615
    Type
    Free schools

* 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

Lidl Bexwell Road, Downham Market2.6 miles
Tesco Downham Market Superstore, Downham Market3.3 miles
Iceland Downham Market, Downham Market3.3 miles

GP surgery

Boughton Surgery2.6 miles

Pharmacy

Boots3.3 miles

Hospital

Swaffham Community Hospital11 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces249 metres

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Downham Market Rail Station3.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Church Road junction65 metres

Typical drive times

Brandon21 min · 14 miles
Swaffham19 min · 13 miles
Ely (city)25 min · 18 miles
King's Lynn23 min · 13 miles
Downham Market8 min · 4.7 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 bands at the map pin

Also mapped within the area searched, about 30 metres around the pin: a 1 in 30 or greater chance each year from about 10 metres and a 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each year from about 10 metres.

Higher risk nearby

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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