Brancaster Road, Docking, PE31

Offered for sale with no onward chain, Rosalea is a detached family home set within a popular, well served village just four miles from Brancaster and the North Norfolk coast.  Occupying a generous, mature plot on the northern edge of the village, the property enjoys distant views towards the sea.

The house would now benefit from refurbishment to suit a purchaser’s personal taste, while also offering excellent potential for extension, subject to the necessary planning permissions.  The current accommodation comprises an entrance hall leading to a cloakroom, a kitchen/breakfast room and a sitting room which is open plan to the dining room.  Upstairs, a galleried landing provides access to three bedrooms and the family bathroom.

Outside, there is an extensive gravelled driveway to the front which offers extensive parking for several vehicles and leads to the attached garage.  To the rear, there is a large mature south facing garden.

Docking is a thriving and highly regarded North Norfolk village, positioned just a few miles inland from the stunning coastline at Brancaster, Thornham and Holme-next-the-Sea. Well known for its strong community and excellent facilities, Docking offers an ideal balance of village life and coastal accessibility.  At the heart of the village lies a generous central green, bordered by traditional period houses and a variety of everyday amenities. These include a village shop and post office, popular public houses, village hall, doctor’s surgery, and a well-respected primary school, making Docking particularly attractive to families as well as those seeking a full-time residence.

Docking is surrounded by open countryside and gently rolling farmland, with numerous footpaths and bridleways providing excellent opportunities for walking and cycling. Despite its peaceful setting, the village enjoys excellent connectivity, with Burnham Market approximately 6 miles away and the market town of King’s Lynn offering mainline rail services to London within easy reach.

The village’s proximity to the North Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty makes it a popular choice for those seeking a coastal lifestyle without sacrificing amenities. Sandy beaches, nature reserves and sailing opportunities are all within a short drive, while Docking itself retains a lively, year-round atmosphere.  Combining practical amenities, traditional Norfolk character, and easy access to the coast, Docking remains one of the area’s most desirable villages for both permanent living and second-home buyers.

Mains water, private drainage and mains electricity.  Oil-fired central heating to radiators. EPC Rating Band TBC

Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Kings Court, Chapel Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1EX. Council Tax Band C.

GROUND FLOOR

Rosalea is approached via the driveway to the front, leading into an entrance hall with space for coats and shoe storage, cupboard housing the oil-fired boiler and a staircase up to the first floor landing. From here, doors lead to the cloakroom and a double aspect kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a range of base and wall units and offering space for a breakfast table and chairs.

The main living area comprises a cosy sitting room featuring a fireplace and a large window to the front, flowing through a wide opening into the dining area. This space enjoys views over the rear garden and benefits from sliding patio doors that open directly onto the paved terrace, creating an easy connection between indoor and outdoor living.

FIRST FLOOR

Accessed via a staircase from the entrance hall, the galleried first floor landing has a built-in airing cupboard which houses the hot water cylinder and a south facing window overlooking the rear garden. Doors to the 3 bedrooms and the family bathroom.

OUTSIDE

Rosalea occupies an elevated position, set well back from Brancaster Road behind a hedged boundary and grassed beds planted with low trees. An extensive gravel driveway provides parking for several vehicles and leads to the entrance porch and the attached garage. The garage is fitted with a remote control roller shutter door and benefits from power and lighting, a rear window and an internal opening to the covered walkway, which connects the front and rear of the property and provides access to the kitchen.

The south facing rear garden features a generous paved terrace, accessed via patio doors from the dining room, which opens onto a good sized lawn interspersed with mature trees and shrubs. The garden is enclosed by established hedging and fencing, complemented by shrub borders, perimeter planting and a timber garden shed.