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The Priest House, West Dereham Road, West Dereham, PE33 9RD

Letting details

Let available date:
04/09/2026
Deposit:
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Furnish type:
Unfurnished
Council Tax:
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PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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Key features

  • 17th CENTURY DETACHED PROPERTY
  • 3/4 BEDROOMS
  • GREAT SIZED PLOT
  • SET IN 50 ACRE GROUNDS
  • OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING
  • GRADE 2 LISTED
  • HIGH QUALITY STABLES AND GRAZING CAN BE NEGOTIATED SEPARATELY
  • TAX BAND - G

Description

Nestled within an impressive 50-acre country estate, The Priest House is an elegant four-bedroom period home offering an exceptional blend of historic character, refined living and an outstanding rural setting in the heart of West Norfolk.

Rich in architectural charm, the property features soaring high ceilings, beautifully proportioned reception rooms and light-filled interiors that celebrate the grandeur of its heritage while providing comfortable, versatile accommodation for modern family life. Enjoying far-reaching views across the surrounding grounds, The Priest House offers a rare sense of peace, privacy and exclusivity.

Beyond the house itself, an exceptional range of professional-quality equestrian facilities is available to rent by separate negotiation. These include well-appointed stables, a floodlit ménage, training rings and secure paddocks, providing a unique opportunity for private horse owners, competitive riders or those wishing to keep horses at home with first-class facilities.

Whether sought as a distinguished family residence or an exceptional equestrian home, The Priest House presents a rare opportunity to enjoy country living at its finest, surrounded by beautiful parkland yet within easy reach of the amenities and transport links of West Norfolk.

Features
Elegant four-bedroom period residence
Impressive high ceilings and an abundance of original character
Generous, light-filled living spaces
Set within approximately 50 acres of attractive private grounds


Accommodation -

Wooden part glazed door leads into an Entrance Hall with doors to:

Entrance Hall
Stone floors, radiators, doors to:-

Lounge - 24' 11" x 19' 8" (7.6m x 6.0m)
Wooden flooring, large open fireplace with stone surround, wooden double glazed windows, three radiators.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 23' 11" x 16' 0" (7.3m x 4.9m) max
Daul aspect wooden double glazed windows, wooden flooring, range of base units, electric oven, dishwasher, sinker and drainer, opening to:-

Dining Room - 20' 4" x 19' 4" (6.2m x 5.9m) max
Wooden double glazed windows, three radiators, wooden flooring.

Utility - 12' 1" x 7' 6" (3.7m x 2.3m)
Wooden Window, tiled flooring, oil fired central heating boiler, butler sink, plumbing for washing machine and door to garden.

1st Stairs / Landing
Tiled staircase to first floor to:-

Study/Bedroom 4 - 35' 1" x 9' 10" (10.7m x 3m) max
Wooden window, carpeted, two radiators, airing cupboard housing hot water tank.


Rear Hall -13' 5" x 11' 5" (4.1m x 3.5m)max
Oak staircase to the first floor, radiator, and door to rear driveway.

Cloakroom -
With low level WC and hand washbasin.

2nd Stairs/Landing
Oak Staircase leading to carpeted landing, wooden windows, two radiators and doors to:

Master Bedroom - 18' 4" x 17' 0" (5.6m x 5.2m) max
Wooden windows, carpeted, two radiators, door to:-

En-Suite Bathroom
Wooden window, Tiled flooring, panelled bath (with shower over), low level WC, hand wash hand basin, extractor fan.

Bedroom 2 - 13' 9" x 12' 9" (4.2m x 3.9m) max
Wooden window, carpeted, radiator.

Bedroom 3 -
Wooden windows, Carpeted, Radiator.

Bathroom -
Wooden windows, tiled flooring, panelled bath, shower cubicle, low level WC hand wash basin.

Outside - The property is surrounded by a shingled driveway which allows ample off road parking, to the left hand side and front of the property it is largely laid to lawn and fenced off with post and rail fencing. There is a public walk way to the rear of the fenced area which offers picturesque scenic walks.

STRICTLY NO DOGS DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE PROPERTY TO THE STABLING.

AGENTS' NOTES -

The exposed brick wall in the Drawing Room is a critical part of the Listing and cannot be covered, drilled, or physically adapted in any way.

There is a redundant, concrete capped well in the grass area in front of the house.

There is a public walkway around the property.

VIEWINGS - Strictly by appointment with the Agent

Directions -
From Downham Market, head towards Wereham. Turn off at the roundabout at Wereham, signposted Wissington. Proceed for about 1.5 miles and take a right turn at the crossroads towards West Dereham and then proceed straight for a mile, the gravel driveway can be found on the left hand side which leads you through a pair of stone pillars, head through the gate and follow the drive way to The Priest House.

EPC - EXEMPT.
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: G
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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The Priest House, West Dereham Road, West Dereham, PE33 9RD

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About Morris Armitage, Downham Market

36 High Street, Downham Market, PE38 9HH

Morris Armitage are an independent firm of estate agents established in the Summer of 2002. Since then we have successfully sold many properties in the West Norfolk Area.

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We believe communication is of the up most importance and our team are dedicated to providing an outstanding service.

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