School Lane, Little Melton

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
6
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
2,809 sq ft
261 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Guide Price £700,000 - £725,000
- Characterful period property enjoying a plot of approx. 0.4 acres (STMS) within a sought-after village
- A wealth of original charm with exposed beams, character fireplaces and elegant oak flooring
- Versatile living spaces including a formal lounge, cosy sitting room and adaptable study/home office
- Bright and expansive kitchen/diner with Rayburn oven and central island - perfect for entertaining
- 6 first floor bedrooms including a luxurious main suite with private bathroom and dressing room
- Ground floor shower room, separate WC, plus first floor bathroom and adjacent WC
- Oil fired central heating, solar panels for hot water and mainly double glazing
- Extensive off-road parking alongside charming cart sheds and a wood store with development potential (STPP)
- A beautifully landscaped garden with lawn, pond, patio area and space for home-grown produce
Description
A unique and substantial detached period home offering outstanding versatility and characterful living throughout. Set over 2 floors with 6 bedrooms and multiple reception rooms, this property seamlessly blends traditional charm with practical family space.
On the ground floor you’ll find a beautifully appointed open plan kitchen/diner with central island and doors out to the garden, a formal lounge and a cosy sitting room - both with feature fireplaces - plus a versatile study/office. There is also a dedicated conservatory, shower room and well-planned layout that flows with ease.
Upstairs the 6 bedrooms include an impressive main suite with dressing room and private bathroom, alongside additional family bathroom facilities servicing the remaining bedrooms.
This is a rare opportunity to secure a characterful period home with space and flexibility to suit modern living – do not miss out!
OUTSIDE
Occupying a generous south-facing plot of approx. 0.4 acres (STMS), the outdoor space offers superb lifestyle flexibility. To the front, the elegant period façade is complemented by a spacious driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles. A range of characterful outbuildings - including cart sheds and wood stores - offer exciting potential for conversion (STPP), with 2 already benefitting from power and light.
The expansive rear garden is a true sanctuary, featuring mature planting, a nature pond, established vegetable patches and a patio area - perfect for al fresco dining. Whether you're a keen gardener, a growing family or simply seeking outdoor serenity, this impressive garden space delivers versatility, charm and potential in equal measure.
LOCATION
Little Melton is a charming and well-connected village located just 2.5 miles north of Hethersett and 5 miles west of Norwich. Known for its pretty cottages, community spirit, and local school, it is a popular choice for families and professionals. The village also benefits from its proximity to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, the UEA, and major employers at the Norwich Research Park. With Hethersett and Eaton both nearby, residents enjoy easy access to a full range of shops, schools, and commuter links while still enjoying a rural lifestyle.
AGENTS NOTE
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DIRECTIONS
From Watton Road, B1108 turn onto Green Lane just off the A47 slip road roundabout. Follow the road through the village, where the property can then be found on the left-hand side, shortly after Braymeadow Lane and before reaching The Village Inn.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Norfolk
COUNCIL TAX BAND
F
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Brochures
Brochure- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: F
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Off street
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Patio
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