St. Giles Road, Swanton Novers, NR24

Guide Price of £475,000 - £495,000

Nestled in the peaceful village of Swanton Novers, Old School Cottage is a beautifully reimagined Victorian schoolhouse that seamlessly blends historic charm with thoughtful modern touches. Formerly the village’s school, this unique semi-detached home has been cherished as a much-loved Norfolk retreat by its current owners and now presents a rare opportunity for those seeking character, space, and tranquillity. Stepping inside, the sense of light and volume is immediate. The ground floor is centred around a generous open-plan living space, where high ceilings and large windows create an airy, welcoming feel. A cosy log burner provides warmth and atmosphere, while the bespoke oak kitchen is a true talking point—complete with a striking aluminium sink unit fashioned from reclaimed Spitfire materials, adding a sustainable and creative twist. A modern shower room completes the ground floor. Upstairs, you’ll find three well-proportioned bedrooms, each enjoying far-reaching views over open farmland. A family bathroom serves the upper floor, offering practicality alongside comfort. Outside, the appeal continues. A spacious front garden provides ample parking and sets the tone for the generous rear garden beyond—an idyllic spot with mature trees, open skies, and plenty of space to unwind. A substantial timber workshop sits tucked to one side, perfect for hobbies, storage or further potential. With the benefit of air source heating and offered with no onward chain, Old School Cottage is a home full of individuality and charm—perfectly placed for those looking to embrace village life in a wonderfully rural setting.

SWANTON NOVERS
An enviable location in North Norfolk, Swanton Novers is a picturesque and attractive small village in a secluded area, just to the west of Melton Constable and about six miles south of the Georgian market town of Holt. There’s a modern village hall with a full diary of events, including regular live music, coffee mornings, supper nights and carpet bowls. Within the village there’s holiday accommodation for beautiful retreats and the village is also surrounded by meadows and woodlands. Sitting just outside the village is the church - St Edmund’s - which is thought to date back in parts to the 12th century. A strong sense of community thrives among the proud residents and local businesses of Holt, and many of the latter champion the local ‘Love Holt’ initiative which waves the flag for the independent shops that add vibrancy to the Georgian town centre. Throughout the year, there are plenty of local events including a summer Holt Festival and 1940s Weekend, which takes over the town and ‘Poppy Line’ heritage railway that runs between here and Sheringham. With a traditional butcher, fishmonger and greengrocer, the town even has its own department store and food hall, Bakers and Larners, a local landmark which has been run by the same family since 1770. The cathedral city of Norwich is just 24 miles distant from Swanton Novers. From Norwich, there are direct trains to London Liverpool Street and Norwich Airport is a convenient worldwide gateway via Schiphol Airport.

SERVICES CONNECTED
Mains water and electricity. Shared sewerage treatment plant. Air source heat pump.

COUNCIL TAX
Band C.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
C. Ref:- 0360-2146-8470-2325-6885 To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://find energy-certificate.digital.communities.gov.uk/find-a-certificate/search-by-reference-number and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys.

TENURE
Freehold.

LOCATION
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