2 bed detached bungalow for sale

Fakenham Road, Docking, King's Lynn PE31

Thistledo is a two-bedroom detached bungalow occupying a superb plot of approximately 0.26 acres (stms) in the popular village of Docking. While the bungalow is in need of modernisation throughout, the real appeal lies in the plot, offering privacy, space and exciting potential for someone looking to create a home to their own specification.

The existing accommodation provides a starting point, with the opportunity to renovate, improve and potentially extend the property, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents. With a plot of this size, there is plenty to work with, making this an appealing prospect for buyers who can see beyond the bungalow as it stands today.

Outside, there is off-street parking to the front, an existing garage and generous gardens offering a good degree of privacy. Properties with plots of this nature are increasingly sought after, particularly for those looking for a project with scope to add value.

Located in Docking, within easy reach of the North Norfolk coast and its beaches, Thistledo represents an exciting opportunity to take on a property with genuine potential and transform it into something special.

Docking
Docking is one of Norfolk’s best hideaways, just four miles from the sea and a short drive from the market towns of Fakenham and Holt.

Dating back to Saxon times, Docking is one of Norfolk’s highest points at 272 feet and was once known as ‘Dry Docking’ due to its lack of drinking water. In the 18th century, a well was sunk, and residents paid a farthing per bucket until mains water was installed in 1936. During World War II, RAF Docking airfield operated nearby, and Docking Hall housed actors Richard Burton, Robert Hardy, and Warren Mitchell.

Today, Docking boasts a strong community with a thriving nursery and primary school, filling the streets with the sound of children playing. The village is well-serviced with a gp surgery, village store with Post Office, playing field, tennis court, bowling green, popular fish and chip shop, and The Railway Inn.

Buyers have a wide range of property options, including traditional brick and flint cottages, classic Georgian houses, and quality modern homes. Four Miles is one example, named for its proximity to Thornham and Brancaster, with cottages, barns, and apartments designed to blend with the surrounding countryside.

Docking residents can enjoy growing their own produce or visit the weekly farmer’s market at Ripper Memorial Hall. Held on Wednesday mornings, shoppers come from far afield to fill their baskets with fresh produce from local smallholders and delicacies from Norfolk artisan producers.

Offering the best of coast and country, it’s easy to see why Docking is such a sought-after spot.

Services connected
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Council tax
Band C.

Energy efficiency rating
To be confirmed.
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Tenure
Freehold.

Location
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