Docking

Situated on the peaceful western edge of the increasingly popular North Norfolk village of Docking, Bay Tree Cottage is a beautifully presented detached three-bedroom home, offering the perfect balance of rural seclusion and village convenience.

Set well back from the lane, the cottage enjoys an enviable position overlooking open farmland, with uninterrupted views that change with the seasons. From the moment you arrive, the setting is one of space, light and calm.

Inside, the cottage welcomes you with a sense of warmth and understated style. Both the kitchen and the living room frame the rural outlook, drawing the outside in and flooding the home with natural light. The sitting room is a versatile space, equally suited to cosy winter evenings by the contemporary log burner as it is to lazy summer afternoons, with French doors opening wide onto the west-facing patio beyond.

There is plenty of room for dining and relaxing, making it a great space for entertaining or simply enjoying everyday moments.

The layout is practical as well as charming, with two double bedrooms on the ground floor sharing a sleek modern shower room – perfect for guests or family.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom offers a peaceful retreat with its own generous separate shower room, creating a private haven away from the main living areas.

Step outside and you will find off-street parking for two cars at the front, with a gravelled driveway and cottage-style frontage. To the rear, a fully enclosed garden provides a safe, sunny space for children and pets to roam freely – or for grown-ups to relax with a drink and enjoy the peace of the countryside.

Whether you are searching for a full-time home, a weekend escape or an investment in a growing coastal hotspot, Bay Tree Cottage offers all the ingredients for a relaxed Norfolk lifestyle – quiet, characterful and completely connected to its surroundings.

DOCKING

Docking is one of Norfolk’s best hideaways, just four miles from the sea and a short drive from the market towns of Fakenham and Holt.

Dating back to Saxon times, Docking is one of Norfolk’s highest points at 272 feet and was once known as ‘Dry Docking’ due to its lack of drinking water. In the 18th century, a well was sunk, and residents paid a farthing per bucket until mains water was installed in 1936. During World War II, RAF Docking airfield operated nearby, and Docking Hall housed actors Richard Burton, Robert Hardy, and Warren Mitchell.

Today, Docking boasts a strong community with a thriving nursery and primary school, filling the streets with the sound of children playing. The village is well-serviced with a GP surgery, village store with Post Office, playing field, tennis court, bowling green, popular fish and chip shop, and The Railway Inn.

Buyers have a wide range of property options, including traditional brick and flint cottages, classic Georgian houses, and quality new-build homes. One notable development is Four Miles, named for its proximity to Thornham and Brancaster, offering cottages, barns, and apartments designed to blend with the countryside.

Docking residents can enjoy growing their own produce or visit the weekly farmer’s market at Ripper Memorial Hall. Held on Wednesday mornings, shoppers come from far afield to fill their baskets with fresh produce from local smallholders and delicacies from Norfolk artisan producers.

Offering the best of coast and country, it’s easy to see why Docking is such a sought-after spot.

SERVICES CONNECTED
Mains water, electricity, and drainage. Solar PV (Photovoltaic) panels. Heating via a wood burner/open fire and air source heat pump.

COUNCIL TAX
Band D.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
To be confirmed.
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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