Bentley Road, Forncett St. Peter, NR16

Ref DH0707 - This CHARMING NORFOLK COTTAGE, steeped in HISTORY, is nothing short of SPECTACULAR. As a GRADE II LISTED PROPERTY, it holds TIMELESS CHARACTER. Its traditional design and historic features are seamlessly paired with modern comforts, creating a RARE OPPORTUNITY to ENJOY BOTH the PAST and PRESENT in one home.

Stepping Inside...
From the moment you enter the WELCOMING DINING HALL, you’ll feel at home. The space features TRADITIONAL PAMMENT TILES, a FIREPLACE (currently non-operational), and EXPOSED TIMBER BEAMS that evoke a warm, FARMHOUSE ATMOSPHERE. To the right, a DEDICATED WORKROOM has been thoughtfully created, ideal for HOME WORKING. Straight ahead, you’ll find the KITCHEN, complete with an adjoining UTILITY AREA, and there is a COZY SITTING ROOM with an INGLENOOK FIREPLACE and a nook perfect for a study. The ground floor also includes a FAMILY BATHROOM, which boasts a CLASSIC ROLL-TOP BATH with CLAWED FEET, adding to the cottage’s VINTAGE APPEAL.

Heading Upstairs...
The first floor has been tastefully reconfigured to offer more PRIVACY within the FOUR BEDROOMS. A CENTRAL LANDING provides access to three of the bedrooms, while the fourth is accessed either from the MAIN BEDROOM or via its own PRIVATE STAIRCASE, offering a sense of SECLUSION. Each bedroom has been carefully decorated in keeping with the property’s character, with WELL-PRESERVED FLOORING and PERIOD-APPROPRIATE FURNISHINGS, which are available through separate negotiation.

The Plot... 
Nestled behind a SECURE-GATED ENTRANCE, the property enjoys a PRIVATE DRIVEWAY that runs alongside a CENTRAL LAWN. HIGH HEDGES encircle the boundary, ensuring privacy while allowing the WEST-FACING FRONTAGE to bask in EVENING SUNLIGHT—perfect for ALFRESCO DINING. The REAR GARDEN offers a TRANQUIL SETTING for morning breakfasts amidst nature. Multiple PATIO AREAS and SHINGLED SPACES make this garden ideal for entertainment, providing ample room for guests to enjoy the SERENE SURROUNDINGS.

Getting to Know Forncett St. Peter...

Forncett St Peter is a rural hamlet with a thriving community offering amenities including Village Hall, Church, Primary School and excellent countryside for walkers, cyclists and horse riding. The nearby bustling service village of Long Stratton provides a comprehensive range of everyday amenities, including a supermarket, petrol station and post office. More extensive amenities are not far away at the market town of Wymondham (five miles), providing a good selection of local shops and restaurants, a large Waitrose store, sports and recreation facilities, a most attractive Abbey and train station with regular train services to Norwich and Cambridge. Norwich is approximately 12 miles distant, 20 minutes by road circa, and either the A140 or A11 corridors give swift access to London in around two hours and Cambridge one hour.

Important Information on Anti-Money Laundering Check
We are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks on all parties involved in the sale or purchase of a property. We take this responsibility seriously in line with HMRC guidance in ensuring the accuracy and continuous monitoring of these checks. Our partner, Move Butler, will conduct the initial assessment on our behalf. They will contact you, and where possible, a biometric check will be sent to you electronically only once your offer has been accepted.
As an applicant, you will be charged a non-refundable fee of £30 (inclusive of VAT) per buyer for these checks. The fee covers data collection, manual checking, and monitoring. You must pay this amount directly to Move Butler and complete all Anti-Money Laundering checks before your offer can be formally accepted. You must also provide evidence of how you intend to finance your purchase before you will receive a formal acceptance of your offer.