4 bed detached house for sale

Market Street, East Harling NR16

Situated in the heart of the village, Blackbird Cottage is a chain free, detached four bedroom chalet occupying a generous plot of approximately 0.17 acres and enjoying a tucked away position.

The property offers versatile and well balanced accommodation, suitable for a range of buyers. The ground floor includes a spacious lounge overlooking the garden, a separate dining room, and a generous kitchen breakfast room providing excellent space for everyday living and entertaining. In addition, there is a dual aspect family room or study offering flexibility for home working or additional living space, along with a utility room and ground floor WC.

Upstairs, the property offers four well proportioned bedrooms, all benefiting from fitted storage, together with a family bathroom.

The property further benefits from double glazing and oil fired central heating.

Offering spacious accommodation in a well served village location, Blackbird Cottage benefits from an established setting that provides a surprising sense of seclusion despite its central village position.

The Outside

Occupying a generous plot of approximately 0.17 acres within the village conservation area, the property enjoys a tucked-away position accessed via a shared gravel driveway, bordered by a characterful period brick and flint wall and mature planting.

The driveway leads to the property and provides access to the single garage, which is fitted with power, lighting and an electric roller door, as well as a personnel door providing convenient access to the rear garden.

The established rear garden offers a particularly attractive outdoor space, mainly laid to lawn and arranged into several sections with mature shrub borders and planting that provide colour and interest throughout the seasons. A small pond adds further charm, while the garden is enclosed by a combination of walling and fencing, creating a private and peaceful setting.

Location Overview

Blackbird Cottage occupies a prime position in the heart of the village, within easy walking distance of a wide range of local amenities including a doctor’s surgery, pharmacy, primary school, post office, public house, shop, hairdressers, takeaways and restaurants. The surrounding area is ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors, with woodland walks nearby and Thetford Forest just a short drive away.

For commuters, the A11 is easily accessible, providing convenient routes to Norwich and towards London. East Harling railway station offers direct services to Norwich and Cambridge and is within easy reach, while both Thetford and Diss stations offer regular trains to Cambridge and onwards to London. Diss station also provides direct services to London Liverpool Street.

The village is also well positioned for nearby market towns including Diss, Attleborough and Thetford, with Bury St Edmunds within easy reach.

Overall, the location offers an ideal balance of countryside living and everyday convenience, with a strong community feel and excellent transport connections

Directions

If you are heading into East Harling from the A11, proceed into the village. Continue past the village shops, where the Co-op will be on your right-hand side. Immediately after the Co-op, you will see the post office on your left-hand side. Turn left here and proceed up the shared gravel driveway, where the property can be found at the end.