Scarning
- PROPERTY TYPE
Semi-Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
1,981 sq ft
184 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
- Multiple Reception Rooms
- Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Area
- Just Under 0.5 Acre Private Plot (stms)
- Quiet Village Location
- Easy Access to Town Centre Amenities
- Detached Double Garage/Home Office
- Ground Floor Shower Room and First Floor Bathroom
- Well-Presented Throughout
Description
Set within a private plot of just under half an acre, Blackdown Cottage combines the feel of a rural retreat with the convenience of being only minutes from town-centre amenities. Tucked away in the quiet village of Scarning, this well-presented home offers both space and flexibility to suit family life and modern working needs.
The property is designed with multiple reception areas, allowing for a balance of shared and independent living. A spacious sitting room and an additional sun room provide options for entertaining or quieter moments, while the open-plan kitchen/dining area sits at the heart of the home - ideal for gatherings, everyday meals, and a sociable family lifestyle.
Practicality has been carefully considered, with a ground-floor shower room complementing the main bathroom upstairs. Five bedrooms offer a variety of configurations, whether for family members, guest accommodation, or as a study or hobby room.
Outside, the grounds provide a sense of privacy and seclusion, with ample space for outdoor dining, gardening, or simply enjoying the surroundings. A detached double garage adds further versatility, currently arranged to also function as a home office or workshop, reflecting the demands of modern living.
Blackdown Cottage offers a lifestyle that blends village calm with convenience - quiet surroundings within easy reach of local schools, shops, and wider amenities. It is a home that works equally well for day-to-day family routines and for those who value room to breathe.
SCARNING
Nestled on the edge of the Brecklands, Scarning is a peaceful Norfolk village that blends rural charm with the convenience of nearby Dereham, just a mile away.
Scarning itself has a long history, with a parish church dating back to the 12th century and one of the oldest continuously running village schools in England, founded in 1604. The village is surrounded by rolling countryside, perfect for walking and cycling, while still offering easy access to Dereham’s amenities.
In Dereham, you’ll find a twice-weekly market on Tuesdays and Fridays, numerous independent shops, and free parking, making it a great spot for an afternoon browse. Historic landmarks include the Mid-Norfolk Railway, which runs vintage 1950s railcars to Wymondham Abbey, the Grade II listed Dereham Windmill, and Bishop Bonner’s Cottage, the town’s oldest building, dating back to 1502.
Heritage lovers will also enjoy exploring the wider area, with Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, Castle Acre Castle and Priory, and the National Trust’s Oxburgh Hall all within a short drive.
For dining, Dereham offers plenty of choice, from the much-loved Spice Fusion curry house to The George Hotel, Bar and Restaurant, known for excellent accommodation, food, and award-winning drinks. A little further afield, the acclaimed Brisley Bell pub (6.5 miles away) and The Old Dairy in Stanfield for artisan bread and produce are also local highlights.
With good local schools, a leisure centre, golf course, and Norwich and the coast at Wells-next-the-Sea just 22 miles away, Scarning and its close ties to Dereham make this corner of Norfolk an ideal blend of village tranquillity and market town convenience.
SERVICES CONNECTED
Mains water, electricity and drainage, Oil fired central heating.
COUNCIL TAX
Band D.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
D. Ref:- 0427-3052-9203-6275-4200
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TENURE
Freehold.
LOCATION
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WEBSITE TAGS
cosy-cottages
town-life
EPC Rating: D
Parking - Double garage
Parking - Off street
Brochures
Property 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: D
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Garage,Off street
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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