Dereham Road, Mattishall, Dereham

Kensington House - A home with a story to tell. Tucked away and set back from the road via a sweeping shingle driveway, Kensington House is a remarkable residence that beautifully bridges the gap between centuries past and contemporary living.

Dating back to the mid-15th century, the original structure is believed to have been a four-bay hall house. With timber framing a key architectural feature of the era, the home proudly showcases this craftsmanship throughout. While historic timber designs tended to create more linear and segmented layouts, this property has evolved to suit today’s lifestyle.

At the turn of the millennium, Kensington House underwent a significant and sympathetic extension, almost doubling its size. This well-considered addition honours the character of the original structure while introducing a modern flow, creating generous and versatile living spaces perfect for a family.

Interior Highlights - Step through the side entrance into a grand yet welcoming reception hall, which acts as the heart of the home. To the right lies a truly exceptional kitchen—custom-designed by Bryan Turner Kitchens. Known for their exquisite craftsmanship and luxury materials, this hand-built kitchen features opulent marble worktops, sourced directly from an Italian quarry, and premium fittings throughout.

Directly opposite, across the hallway, you enter the formal dining room—your first introduction to the historic core of the home. Here, exposed timber beams and a beautiful brick inglenook fireplace create a rich sense of atmosphere, perfect for entertaining.

Continue down the hall into the show-stopping double-height family room, where modern architecture and heritage meet in harmony. A wall of south-facing glass invites an abundance of natural light and provides direct access to the courtyard garden, while the opposing side showcases original timberwork—a true visual celebration of old and new.

For the colder months, a second, more intimate reception room offers a cosy retreat. With its lower ceiling, thick beams, and a second impressive inglenook fireplace housing a wood-burning stove, it’s the perfect spot to unwind by the fire.

Completing the ground floor is a fifth bedroom. There’s also a well-appointed utility room and a convenient ground-floor shower room, this space as a whole has huge annexe potential for multi-generation living.

Upstairs Living - The first floor offers four double bedrooms. The current bedroom one boasts a range of bespoke fitted wardrobes, with bedroom two boasting a beautifully fitted four piece en-suite, while the remaining three bedrooms share a beautifully finished family bathroom comprising of a bathtub and double shower cubicle.

Exterior & Grounds - The home sits proudly within its 0.63 Acre plot, offering ample parking and an impressive oak-framed cartlodge, large enough for two vehicles. In addition, there is a single lockable garage with a spacious loft above—ideal for storage or conversion into additional accommodation, subject to the necessary permissions.

Outside Living - Just off the kitchen, the south-facing terrace is ideal for al fresco dining and summer entertaining. Designed to feel like an extension of the internal living space, this area is bathed in sunlight and wonderfully private. The surrounding gardens are thoughtfully landscaped, with mature hedges and trees offering natural privacy as the lawn wraps around to the front of the property.

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Location
Mattishall is a large well served village with excellent local shops, village school, Doctors surgery and pharmacy and many other amenities. The city of Norwich is some 10 miles east and Dereham about 5 miles west and there are frequent bus services. Dereham is a well-served Breckland market town, located in the heart of Norfolk. The town offers a great mixture of excellent independent shops, national retailers, cafes and restaurants. Dereham has a good selection of primary and secondary education, with numerous bus connection from the town centre connecting the nearby villages, as well as other destinations, such as Norwich, Fakenham and King's Lynn.

Directions
To find the property from Dereham, head out of Dereham on the Mattishall Road and continue onto Stone Road. At the junction take the left hand turning onto Dereham Road where the property will be found on the right hand side identified by a Parsons & Company ‘For Sale’ board.

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