Summary - THE COTTAGES 1 OLD RECTORY ROAD BRUMSTEAD NORWICH NR12 9EU
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Large plot, outbuildings and countryside views — prime for improvement.
- Three bedrooms, one bathroom; straightforward, practical layout
- Generous rear garden with decked summer-house and raised beds
- Driveway parking for two vehicles; brick outbuilding and timber stores
- Oil-fired central heating; uPVC sealed-unit double glazing present
- Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; potential energy upgrade needed
- Single bathroom and dated fittings — scope for modernisation
- Slow broadband speeds and average mobile signal in the hamlet
- Freehold, chain-free sale; development potential subject to planning
Set in a peaceful North Norfolk hamlet, this characterful three-bedroom semi-detached cottage sits on a generous plot with far-reaching rural views. The house combines original solid-brick construction, a cosy lounge with brick fireplace and wood-burner, and practical outbuildings including a detached garage-style brick store and two bespoke timber garden buildings. A roomy driveway provides off-street parking for two vehicles and a private rear garden extends to a decked summer-house area — ideal for outdoor living and family use.
The layout is straightforward: entrance porch, hall, kitchen/diner, lounge, ground-floor bathroom and separate WC, with three bedrooms upstairs and an airing cupboard housing the oil boiler. The property benefits from uPVC sealed-unit double glazing and oil-fired central heating, and is offered freehold with no onward chain. Its setting close to the Broads and the Norfolk coast will appeal to countryside buyers and families wanting good nearby schools and outdoor leisure.
Notable points to consider: the house is of solid brick construction (pre-1900 origin) with no known cavity wall insulation, runs on an individual oil supply, and broadband speeds are reported as slow. The single bathroom and overall fittings are serviceable but dated, so some updating and possible insulation improvements would add significant value. There is scope for extension or conversion subject to planning permission, making the property appealing to buyers seeking renovation potential or rental income.
Early viewing is recommended for those seeking a peaceful village home with scope to modernise while retaining period charm. This property is best suited to purchasers comfortable with oil heating and modest improvement works, who will value the large plot, outbuildings and countryside location.
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