Summary - Old Market Street, Thetford IP24 2EQ
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Rare large-period home with significant restoration and rental potential.
Grade II listed circa 600 years old with original beams and fireplaces
Over 2,300 sq ft of accommodation across multiple reception rooms
Chain free sale with useful cellar, garage and off-street parking
1970s planning history to convert garage/hayloft to one-bed cottage
Rear mature garden, patio and enclosed brick-and-flint boundary
Single glazed windows and likely need for heating/insulation upgrades
Listed status will restrict alterations and add consenting costs
Located in a deprived area with a very high local crime rate
A highly unusual Grade II listed house dating to around the 1400s, offering more than 2,300 sq ft of period accommodation on Old Market Street, Thetford. The property retains many original features — exposed timber beams, large open fireplaces, thick historic walls and vaulted ceilings — that will appeal to anyone seeking authentic character and a sense of history. It is offered chain free.
The layout includes multiple reception rooms, a fitted kitchen, cellar, large mature rear garden, garage and off-street parking. There is 1970s planning history to convert the former garage and hayloft to a one-bedroom cottage, which suggests rental or guest-annexe potential, subject to current listed-building consents. The hayloft currently has no internal stair access.
Buyers should note practical constraints: the house is Grade II listed so repairs, alterations and replacement windows require listed-building consent and can be costly. Many windows are single glazed and the EPC is not available; the heating and insulation standards are likely to need upgrading. The surrounding area is classified as deprived with a very high local crime rate, which may affect resale or lettings.
This is a substantial opportunity for a buyer who values provenance and is prepared for sympathetic renovation rather than a move-in-perfect home. For families, history enthusiasts or investors who can manage listed-building requirements, the house offers rare scale and potential in a central town location.
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