Norwich Road, Watton

Discreetly nestled behind mature greenery, this elegant period home along Norwich Road effortlessly captures the essence of charm, comfort and refined countryside living. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the property offers a wonderfully flexible layout across three floors — ideal for family life, remote working or easy entertaining. From the bay-fronted lounge with its character fireplace to the sunlit conservatory opening out onto the garden, each space is filled with style. The thoughtfully designed kitchen and dual reception rooms cater to modern living, while four inviting bedrooms — including two unique attic rooms — provide space. Outside, the botanically rich rear garden is a serene sanctuary, enhanced by winding paths, mature borders, and a generous timber workshop for hobbies or storage. With gated parking and a sought-after location in the heart of Watton.

The Location

Watton is a friendly and well-connected market town nestled in the heart of Norfolk’s beautiful countryside. Just 14.5 miles from Thetford and 25 miles from the vibrant city of Norwich, it offers the perfect balance of rural peace and everyday convenience.

The town itself is home to a warm and welcoming community, with a great selection of local amenities including independent shops, supermarkets, cosy pubs, cafés, restaurants, and schools for all ages.

There’s also a doctors’ surgery, regular bus services, and easy access to scenic walking routes and forest trails, making it ideal for families, retirees, and nature lovers alike. Surrounded by rolling fields and big skies, Watton offers a true taste of countryside living—without feeling remote.

Norwich Road, Watton

Proudly positioned in the popular Norfolk market town of Watton, this beautifully presented period property mixes charming characterful features with thoughtful modern upgrades. With a generous and versatile layout spread across three floors, this home provides an inviting space for family life, home working, and entertaining alike — all wrapped within a generous plot that includes a private garden, gated driveway, and workshop.

Upon entering the home via a charming front path flanked by mature shrubs, you’re welcomed into a bright and practical entrance hall. This leads into several inviting ground floor spaces, including the lounge — a spacious, light-filled room with a wide bay window complete with bespoke shutters, a central feature fireplace with mantelpiece and hearth, and stylish wooden flooring underfoot. Adjacent to this, a separate snug provides a cosy additional reception space with wooden flooring and a rustic wood burner set within a characterful brick surround. Natural light filters in through a side window and rear door, giving this room a warm and welcoming feel.

To the rear of the ground floor, you'll discover a stunning conservatory — an ideal space for dining and entertaining. With engineered oak flooring, a vaulted lantern roof, surrounding windows and French doors, this room is flooded with natural light and opens directly onto the garden, making it perfect for summer gatherings. The stylish kitchen has been finished to a high standard, featuring Norfolk pamment tiles, oak worktops, a brick surround, built-in range cooker, and ample space for appliances. A practical utility area and side door add to the home’s functionality. Just off the kitchen, the study provides a peaceful space for home working and boasts oak flooring, a negotiable log burner, and a half-vaulted ceiling.

A convenient ground floor shower room features a cubicle, WC, hand wash basin, towel rail, and velux window, offering everyday practicality with a smart finish.

Moving up to the first floor, you'll find two double bedrooms and a beautifully styled family bathroom. The principal bedroom is generous in size, complete with a charming feature fireplace, built-in storage, and a connecting door to a versatile dressing room — ideal as a nursery, walk-in wardrobe or private reading nook. Bedroom two also benefits from two built-in wardrobes, a fireplace, and a window with garden views. The main bathroom includes a panelled bath, separate shower cubicle, underfloor heating, vanity unit, airing cupboard, and a heated towel rail, ensuring both comfort and style.

The second floor provides two additional attic rooms. Bedroom three is spacious and versatile, suitable as a games room or guest bedroom, with fitted carpet, eaves storage, and a velux window. The fourth bedroom also sits on the top floor and includes fitted carpet, a storage cupboard, and a velux window — perfect for a cosy sleep space or hobby room.

Outside, this home continues to impress. The gated shingle driveway offers private parking, while the rear garden provides a wonderfully private and expansive outdoor space. Mainly laid to lawn with mature planting, wooden fencing, and pretty archways and paths, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy sunny afternoons or evening dining. A spacious wooden workshop is positioned to the rear, ideal for storage, hobbies or further development.

Agents Note

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Connected to all mains services.