Walpole Cross Keys

Located along a peaceful lane in the heart of Walpole Cross Keys, this enchanting two-bedroom detached cottage offers a slower pace of life, where wide skies stretch overhead and the gentle rhythm of nature becomes your backdrop.

From the moment you arrive, this delightful cottage welcomes you with warmth and character. Set within beautifully tended wraparound gardens, this picturesque home is brimming with charm — from the timber-framed conservatory to the soft glow of the dual-aspect log burner that serves both the cosy lounge and dining room. Exposed ceiling beams and lovingly maintained interiors create an atmosphere that is as inviting as it is serene.

The kitchen, in classic country style, is fitted with wood-topped units and enjoys a peaceful view over the garden. Beyond, the rear entrance hall and conservatory lead effortlessly into the outdoor space — ideal for morning coffees or summer evenings soaking up the setting sun.

Upstairs, two double bedrooms look out across open fields, offering restful views of the surrounding countryside. The main bedroom features a decorative fireplace and built-in storage, while both rooms benefit from new carpeting and a sense of light and calm.

But it’s not just the cottage itself that captures the imagination. A thoughtfully designed, self-contained timber lodge stands proudly in the garden — perfect as a guest suite, creative studio, home gym or tranquil workspace, complete with its own shower room and kitchenette.

Outside, the garden has been lovingly landscaped to make the most of the space and seasons, with raised decking, mature planting, a potting shed, and sunny seating areas. A gravel path leads to the rear of the property, where you’ll find a detached garage and ample parking.

WALPOLE CROSS KEYS
Cross Keys is a small community situated where Norfolk borders with both Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire. Generally thought to be the place from which King John’s jewels crossed the Wash (and were lost) it is a small agricultural community that was served for almost one hundred years by the M&GN Midland and Great Northern (Muddle and Get Nowhere) Railway.

At the start of the 20th century the village benefitted from the generosity of Lady Jephson who provided a village hall - a newly refurbished building stands on the same site today. Cross Keys has an active Parish Council intent on improving the look of the village and has recently commissioned the writing of a Parish Plan (Blueprint for the Future). The Council’s latest addition to the village is the Eva Kemp/Station Garden. The village has a thriving Primary School with a Ladybirds pre-school on the same site.

Perched on the banks of the River Ouse, the nearby town of King’s Lynn has been a centre of trade and industry since the Middle Ages, and its rich history is reflected in the many beautiful buildings which still line the historic quarter.

King Street, which runs from Tuesday Market Place to the Custom House was once known as ‘Stockfish Row’ for the number of fish merchants that lived there. With a listed building every 26ft, Sir John Betjeman described it as one of the finest walks in England. In 1845, there were at least ten pubs on this street alone, and although these have faded away a relatively new arrival is the WhataHoot distillery with its gin school and handmade spirits.

SERVICES CONNECTED
Mains electricity and water. Drainage to septic tank. Heating via electric radiators.

COUNCIL TAX
Band B.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
E. Ref: 0928-6065-6261-5510-7260

To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys.

TENURE
Freehold.

LOCATION
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