Summary - ORCHARD HOUSE BRIDGE ROAD DOWNHAM MARKET PE38 0AE
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Characterful village home with modern upgrades and generous outside space.
- Detached three-bedroom Victorian cottage with period features
- New combination mains gas boiler and roof work completed in 2025
- Newly installed windows and doors; exterior painted 2025
- Two reception rooms, large sun room and two wood-burning stoves
- Large enclosed garden and new outbuilding/shed for storage
- Cavity walls assumed uninsulated; further insulation likely required
- Double glazing installed before 2002, potential thermal upgrade needed
- Local area shows higher deprivation and average crime; view to assess
Orchard House is a detached three-bedroom cottage that blends period character with recent practical upgrades. The house has been refreshed externally (painted 2025) and benefits from a new combination mains gas boiler, new roof work completed 2025, plus newly installed windows and doors. Two multi-fuel wood-burning stoves and two reception rooms create a cosy, flexible ground-floor layout, with a large sun room adding extra living space.
The property sits in a village setting in Downham Market with good links to the train station and riverside walks, making it suitable for families seeking rural life with useful commuter access. A new outbuilding/shed and gated driveway provide useful storage and off-street parking. Broadband is fast and local primary and secondary schools nearby have Good Ofsted ratings.
There are a few practical points to note: the house was constructed around 1900–1929 and the cavity walls appear to have no insulation (assumed), and the double glazing was installed before 2002. These factors, together with the age of the building, mean further energy-efficiency improvements could be beneficial. Local area statistics indicate higher relative deprivation and average crime levels; prospective buyers should confirm boundaries and garden size at viewing, as descriptions vary.
Overall, this property offers a character-filled, well-updated cottage with scope for minor energy upgrades and personalization, positioned for village life with strong transport links and outside space for family use.
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