Extended Cottage in the Quiet Hamlet of Shingham with Field Views
- PROPERTY TYPE
Cottage
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
1,182 sq ft
110 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
- Peaceful Location in Hamlet of Shingham
- Extended Semi-Detached Cottage
- Three Bedrooms with Far-Reaching Countryside Views
- Spacious Dining / Family Room & Study
- Cosy Sitting Room with Wood-Burning Stove
- Bespoke Naked Kitchen
- Utility Room with Boot Room and Cloakroom/WC
- Solar PV Panels with Feed-in Tariff and EV Charging Point
- Outbuildings - Workshop, Studio/Home Office and Shed + Ample Gated Driveway Parking
- Vendors Found with No Onward Chain
Description
Tucked away in the peaceful hamlet of Shingham, Goldfinch Cottage is an extended three bedroom semi-detached home that captures the charm of rural Norfolk, with characterful interiors and gardens enjoying far-reaching field views. Countryside walks begin from the doorstep, while the amenities of Swaffham are only a short drive away.
Inside, the layout works well for both everyday living and entertaining. A welcoming reception area leads to a generous dining/family room, the natural hub of the home, with doors opening to the garden for easy indoor-outdoor living. The separate sitting room offers a cosy retreat centred around a wood-burning stove, with its L-shaped layout also incorporating a useful study nook. The kitchen sits at the heart of the ground floor and was bespoke designed by Naked Kitchens to the vendor’s specification, offering excellent storage and flexibility. In addition, a separate utility room and boot room extension (added in 2011), alongside a ground-floor cloakroom. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom, each enjoying pleasant countryside outlooks and providing comfortable accommodation for couples, families or guests.
A particular feature is the range of outbuildings, including an insulated studio or home office with power and lighting, a brick-built workshop with log store, and a separate shed - ideal for work, hobbies or storage. Outside, the property sits within a plot of around 0.15 acres (STS), approached via a gated gravel driveway with ample parking and an EV charging point. Solar PV panels installed in 2012 benefit from a feed-in tariff. To the rear, mature, well-tended gardens and patio areas provide space for outdoor dining and relaxing, all set against open countryside views.
Shingham offers a quiet rural setting, while nearby Swaffham provides schools, amenities and its popular weekly market.
SHINGHAM
Shingham is a tranquil rural hamlet in the heart of Norfolk, offering a peaceful countryside lifestyle while benefiting from excellent amenities in nearby towns and villages. Surrounded by rolling farmland and scenic landscapes, it is an ideal location for those seeking a quiet retreat with easy access to essential services and leisure facilities.
While Shingham itself is a small and unspoilt hamlet, the neighbouring village of Beachamwell provides a welcoming community with a charming parish church and access to scenic walking routes. Just a 10-minute drive away, the historic market town of Swaffham offers a wide range of amenities, including supermarkets such as Waitrose, Tesco, and Asda, along with independent shops, pubs, restaurants, and cafés. The town is also well-served by three doctors’ surgeries, primary and secondary schools, and a variety of leisure and sporting facilities, including a popular golf club. Swaffham’s vibrant Saturday market and historic landmarks, such as The Buttercross and the impressive parish church, add to its appeal.
For those needing further amenities, King’s Lynn is approximately 15 miles west, providing excellent transport links, additional shopping options, and a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. Once England’s most important port, its well-preserved medieval and Georgian architecture, the historic quarter, and attractions like True’s Yard Museum and The Walks park offer plenty to explore. Norwich, around 30 miles away, provides even more extensive shopping, cultural, and entertainment opportunities.
With its peaceful rural setting and easy access to nearby towns, Shingham offers the best of both worlds—tranquil countryside living with modern conveniences just a short drive away.
SERVICES CONNECTED
Mains water and electricity. LPG Gas fired central heating. Drainage via septic tank.
EV Solar panels and EV charging point.
COUNCIL TAX
Band C.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
D. Ref:- 9350-2076-4500-2695-8565.
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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EPC Rating: D
Parking - Driveway
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: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Driveway
- 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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