Chapel Street, Shipdham

ATTIK are thrilled to offer this deceptively spacious and well presented period home in the heart of Shipdham village, offering three/four bedrooms, stunning kitchen/breakfast room with vaulted ceiling and bi-fold doors, multiple reception rooms, and two bathrooms. Set on a generous quarter-acre plot with ample parking and a large, versatile timber outbuilding — ideal as a studio or home office. Characterful throughout, with exposed beams, cast iron fireplaces, and a central village location close to the surgery and post office/store, just a short drive from Dereham and Norwich. Call the team now to view

The Characterful Period Home On A Great Plot... - Tucked away in the very heart of the well-served village of Shipdham, Clematis Cottage is a deceptively spacious and utterly charming period home that beautifully blends character with contemporary comfort. With a generous plot approaching a quarter of an acre and a stunning vaulted kitchen opening out onto an expansive garden, this is a home that effortlessly balances village life with practical living.

Set along Chapel Street, a picturesque stretch lined with historic cottages and leafy front gardens, the property sits directly opposite the old school and enjoys easy access to local shops, the village green, the post office and the doctor’s surgery — everything you’d expect from a proper Norfolk village. Whether heading west toward Watton, Brandon or Swaffham, or east toward Dereham and the fine city of Norwich, this spot couldn’t be better placed for rural life with connectivity.

Stepping inside, a warm entrance lobby greets you, leading to a stylishly finished downstairs shower room. The heart of the home is a characterful sequence of living spaces: a beam-lined dining room with red brick fireplace and wood burner, a cosy lounge with cast-iron fireplace, and a versatile third reception that works brilliantly as a study or ground floor bedroom. Original features, exposed timbers and wood floors carry a timeless charm throughout.

The kitchen/breakfast room is a true showstopper — a large, vaulted space flooded with light from half a dozen Velux windows, complete with bi-fold doors opening out onto the rear garden. Fitted with curved cabinetry, solid wood worktops and a host of integrated appliances (including a wine fridge or two), it’s a room for living, cooking, and entertaining in equal measure.

Upstairs, the first floor offers three bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with double wardrobe and fireplace, a second double, and a delightful third room ideal as a study, nursery or dressing room. The main bathroom is beautifully appointed with both a traditional bathtub and separate shower enclosure, finished with vintage-style fittings and a reclaimed washstand.

Outside, the rear garden is simply magnificent — vast in scale, enjoying open skies and dotted with mature trees including cherry and walnut. A five-bar gate provides vehicle access, with parking for multiple vehicles both to the front and side. A standout feature is the impressive timber outbuilding, insulated and measuring over 8.5m in length, offering outstanding potential as a studio, office or guest space (subject to any necessary consents).

Despite a nearby development, the garden enjoys a generous green buffer including an attenuation pond — which will form a permanent body of water behind the boundary — offering a sense of openness, distance and tranquility once works are complete.

In all, Clematis Cottage is a rare find: a home rich in character, brimming with charm, and set on a substantial plot in one of Norfolk’s most well-connected villages. With space, flexibility and timeless appeal, this is a property that truly has it all.

Agents Notes... - A pre-recorded walkaround tour is available for this property

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