4 bed detached house for sale

Decoy Road, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR29

This charming character cottage is nestled within a picturesque 0.75-acre rural setting, adjacent to the Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Hickling Broad Nature Reserve.
Originally constructed in the early 1800s as a Marshman’s cottage, the property has been thoughtfully extended over time to provide spacious and flexible accommodation, ideal for larger families. The layout includes a welcoming entrance hall, a cosy sitting room, an inner hallway, a family room, a large kitchen/dining area, a utility room, two ground-floor bedrooms, and a shower room. On the first floor, there is a landing, two additional bedrooms, and a family bathroom.
The cottage retains much of its original charm while benefiting from modern comforts such as oil-fired radiator central heating, double glazing, and photovoltaic solar panels. Outside, the fully fenced dog secure garden features a Breeze Hut with field views, a practical tool and mower shed, along with a recently constructed 30-foot brick and tile garage/workshop, suitable for boat storage.There is extensive parking.
A perfect home for nature enthusiasts, the property sits on Weavers Way—a haven for observing wildlife such as swallowtail butterflies, owls, and marsh harriers. Hickling Broad, the largest of the Broads, offers excellent opportunities for sailing and fishing. The nature reserve also boasts scenic trails, observation hides, and a visitor centre.

May Cottage enjoys a peaceful rural setting along a quiet no-through lane, conveniently located between the Broads National Park villages of Potter Heigham, Hickling, Ludham, and the town of Stalham. Together, these communities offer a wide range of local amenities, including shops, a post office, primary and secondary schools, a gp surgery, and several pubs and eateries.
This location is perfectly positioned to explore the best of North East Norfolk, with pristine sandy beaches just 6 miles away, Wroxham/Hoveton within 10 miles, and the vibrant city of Norwich only 20 miles distant.