Grade II listed four‑bed cottage with detached annexe and half‑acre gardens, chain free.
Grade II listed 17th‑century cottage with original beams and inglenook fireplace|Four bedrooms across three floors; recently converted attic bedroom|Detached self‑contained annexe with kitchen and wet room|Half‑acre (stms) mature, low‑maintenance gardens and wildlife pond|Ample parking, gravel driveway, garage and useful storage outbuildings|Listed status restricts alterations; conservation maintenance likely required|EPC F, oil-fired central heating and septic tank — potential upgrade costs|Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; thermal improvements recommended
Set well back in peaceful Briningham, Rose Cottage is a Grade II listed 17th‑century family home that combines unmistakable character with useful ancillary accommodation. Over three floors the house offers exposed beams, a large inglenook fireplace and windows framing generous, low‑maintenance grounds approaching half an acre. A detached, self‑contained annexe with kitchen and wet room increases flexibility for guests, multi‑generational living or rental income. The property is offered chain free with a Guide Price of £750,000–£775,000.
Buyers should note the property’s listed status will restrict alterations and require consent for many changes; maintenance and repair of historic fabric can be more costly and time‑consuming than on a modern dwelling. The EPC rating is F, heating is by an oil‑fired boiler and drainage is to a septic tank — these are practical solutions in a rural setting but may mean higher running costs and future upgrade work. The house’s solid brick construction (original, likely uninsulated) also suggests thermal improvement work would be needed to raise energy performance.
Practical strengths include ample parking, garage and outbuildings, an established garden laid out for low upkeep, and excellent mobile signal with average broadband speeds. The village location is quiet and rural but within easy reach of Holt, Fakenham and the North Norfolk coast, making this a compelling option for families seeking character, or buyers wanting an income opportunity from the annexe. Viewing is recommended for those comfortable with caring for a listed, period property and investing in energy and fabric improvements.