Beautifully Restored Cottage in the Exclusive Heydon Estate
- PROPERTY TYPE
Cottage
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
1,127 sq ft
105 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
- Beautifully Restored Three/Four Bedroom Cottage
- Set within the Exclusive Heydon Estate
- Thoughtfully Arranged 1,127 Sq, Ft. of Light-Filled, Elegant Living Space
- Cosy Sitting Room with Open Fireplace
- Bright Cottage-Style Kitchen/Dining Area
- Flexible Ground-Floor Layout
- Principal Bedroom with En-Suite, Garden Views, and Generous Built-In Wardrobes
- Enchanting Walled gardens with Sun Terrace, Lawn, Box Hedging, and Flower Borders
- Garage/Workshop with Power, Water, and Off-Road Parking via Side Lane
- Located in One of Norfolk’s Most Picturesque and Preserved Conservation Villages
Description
Set on the edge of the historic Heydon Estate and overlooking the timeless village green, Dower House Cottage is a beautifully proportioned three/four-bedroom home in one of Norfolk’s most picturesque villages.
Lovingly restored, it offers a rare blend of peaceful seclusion, heritage, and elegant interiors - ideal for those seeking a country lifestyle without compromise.
Behind its traditional red-brick façade, softened by climbing greenery, the cottage offers 1,127 sq. ft of thoughtfully arranged, light-filled living space.
A welcoming sitting room with an open fireplace forms the heart of the home, flowing into a cottage kitchen/dining area with generous workspace and natural light. The layout also includes a utility room, bathroom, separate shower room, and a flexible office/bedroom ideal for guests or multi-generational living.
Upstairs, three charming bedrooms offer a restful retreat. The principal bedroom boasts an en-suite with a bathtub, while generous fitted wardrobes and soft garden views complete the picture of relaxation.
Dower House Cottage sits in charming, established gardens that enhance its idyllic setting and offer a peaceful space to relax or entertain. A walled courtyard at the front/side creates a welcoming entrance, while the rear garden is a true highlight with box-edged paths, mature planting, and period walls offering privacy, shelter, and quiet grandeur. A lawned area sits beyond, fully enclosed, with a paved sun terrace tucked into a shady corner - perfect for outdoor dining or quiet moments.
Connected to the garden via a personal door is a garage/workshop fitted with power, lighting and water supply. The garage is accessed via side lane from the village road.
HEYDON
Tucked away in the picturesque Norfolk countryside, Heydon is one of the county’s most charming and unspoilt villages. Privately owned and beautifully preserved, Heydon is a conservation village known for its timeless appeal, flint cottages, and a tranquil village green - often the setting for local events and village life.
Despite its peaceful, rural setting, Heydon offers a surprising sense of community and convenience. The village is home to a traditional tea room, a boutique bakery, an independent pub (The Earle Arms), and a selection of local artisan shops and workshops housed in converted outbuildings around the village green. The nearby Heydon Park Estate also adds a sense of heritage and grandeur to the area.
Surrounded by open countryside and woodland, the village is a haven for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers, offering easy access to a network of quiet lanes and trails.
Just five miles from Heydon, the charming market town of Reepham offers a range of everyday amenities including a high school, doctor’s surgery, supermarket, cafes, and a weekly market - making it a convenient nearby hub for village residents. Heydon is additionally well-placed for access to nearby market towns, including Aylsham (6 miles) with shops, cafes, and schools. Holt and North Walsham offer further amenities, while Norwich (16 miles) provides rail links, cultural attractions, and a wide retail and dining scene.
Heydon offers a rare blend of rural beauty, heritage charm, and community spirit, making it a truly special place to call home.
SERVICES CONNECTED
Mains electricity and water. Drainage to septic tank. Oil fired central heating.
COUNCIL TAX
Band D.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
F. Ref: 4835-3923-5500-0432-2226
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
What3words: ///dissolves.pound.engaging
AGENT’S NOTE
The property shares a septic tank with the neighbouring property, owned by the Heydon Estate. According to the title deeds, it benefits from full rights of passage and drainage of water and soil through connecting pipes into the septic tank on the adjoining land. This includes the right to access the neighbouring property when needed for maintenance, repair, renewal, or replacement of the pipes, septic tank, or associated drainage equipment.
Further details are available on request, and we recommend your solicitor reviews and confirms this arrangement as part of the conveyancing process.
WEBSITE TAGS
cosy-cottages
village-spirit
garden-parties
fresh-visions
historical-homes
EPC Rating: F
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.
- 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.
- Ask agent
Beautifully Restored Cottage in the Exclusive Heydon Estate
Add an important place to see how long it'd take to get there from our property listings.
__mins driving to your place
Get an instant, personalised result:
- Show sellers you’re serious
- Secure viewings faster with agents
- No impact on your credit score
Your mortgage
Notes
Staying secure when looking for property
Ensure you're up to date with our latest advice on how to avoid fraud or scams when looking for property online.
Visit our security centre to find out moreDisclaimer - Property reference 9d441347-7e8b-4a36-b9b9-87789c99e5b5. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Sowerbys, Holt. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.
*This is the average speed from the provider with the fastest broadband package available at this postcode. The average speed displayed is based on the download speeds of at least 50% of customers at peak time (8pm to 10pm). Fibre/cable services at the postcode are subject to availability and may differ between properties within a postcode. Speeds can be affected by a range of technical and environmental factors. The speed at the property may be lower than that listed above. You can check the estimated speed and confirm availability to a property prior to purchasing on the broadband provider's website. Providers may increase charges. The information is provided and maintained by Decision Technologies Limited. **This is indicative only and based on a 2-person household with multiple devices and simultaneous usage. Broadband performance is affected by multiple factors including number of occupants and devices, simultaneous usage, router range etc. For more information speak to your broadband provider.
Map data ©OpenStreetMap contributors.