Summary - Elm Tree Cottage, Norwich Road, Horstead NR12 7BA
3 bed 2 bath Cottage
Period character, large garden and garage near the Norfolk Broads.
No Onward Chain — immediate possession available
Traditional detached cottage with original character features
Three bedrooms, two bathrooms; versatile family layout
Large private rear garden with raised vegetable beds
Shingled driveway and garage; ample off-road parking
Requires renovation; upgrades needed to modern standards
Solid-brick walls likely lack insulation; energy efficiency limited
Oil-fired central heating; double glazing installed before 2002
This chocolate-box detached cottage sits in Horstead with No Onward Chain, offering immediate possession and the chance to modernise a period home to your taste. The layout includes a cosy sitting room, a characterful lounge with open fireplace, a generous kitchen/breakfast room and three first-floor bedrooms — practical for family life or flexible living arrangements. Original features and exposed beams lend charm throughout.
The property requires renovation: some upgrading is needed to bring services and finishes up to modern standards. The building is solid-brick and likely uninsulated, double glazing is dated (installed before 2002) and heating is via an oil-fired boiler — factors to consider for energy efficiency and running costs. Services and appliances have not been tested and an inspection is recommended.
Outside offers strong practical benefits: a large plot with private enclosed rear garden and raised vegetable beds, plus a shingled driveway and single garage providing generous parking. The location is countryside-focused yet well connected — close to the Norfolk Broads, village amenities, good primary schools and regular buses into Norwich. For buyers seeking a charming family home with renovation potential in an affluent, low-crime hamlet, this cottage presents clear upside.
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