Summary - ORCHARD COTTAGE LITTLE HALE ROAD SHIPDHAM THETFORD IP25 7PL
4 bed 5 bath Cottage
Chain‑free period cottage with paddock, large gardens and full fibre broadband.
Four bedrooms and five bathrooms across extended period accommodation
Orchard Cottage is a spacious, characterful period home set in private Norfolk countryside, ideal for families seeking space and rural life. The house offers four well-proportioned bedrooms and five bathrooms across a thoughtfully extended layout, retaining original features such as exposed beams, a traditional fireplace and rustic textures that give the home its warm, lived-in feel. Landscaped gardens surround the house with multiple seating areas and seasonal planting for year-round interest.
Beyond the garden lies a sizeable paddock (circa 0.48 acres STMS), perfect for ponies, a smallholding or outdoor hobbies, while a detached garage and large outbuildings add practical storage and scope for workshops. Practical modern benefits include mains gas central heating, fast full-fibre broadband and secondary glazing; the property currently holds an EPC rating of C.
Buyers should note a few material points: parts of the property are built with older, system-built walls that are assumed to have no built-in insulation, so further energy efficiency works may be needed to improve comfort and running costs. Water is supplied from a private borehole and drainage goes to a sewage plant, which carry ongoing maintenance responsibilities. Council Tax is Band E (above average) and while the plot is very large, the estate requires regular garden and paddock upkeep.
This chain‑free cottage offers a rare lifestyle opportunity for those seeking country privacy with village convenience — good local schools, shops and road links are within easy reach. It will suit families or those wanting space for animals or hobby farming, and will reward buyers prepared to invest modestly in energy upgrades and ongoing grounds maintenance.
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