Sold STC Cottage

Brook Cottage

CASTLE ROAD, KING'S LYNN, WORMEGAY, NORFOLK PE33 0SG

3 beds 2 baths 113 m² Listed 27 Mar 2026 (-150d)

£300,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

113 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

E

Last sold

£298,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£2,655/m²

Local average

£346,942 (-13.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,101 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

  • THREE/FOUR BEDROOM CHARACTER COTTAGE
  • SUPERBLY MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT
  • PEACEFUL VILLAGE LOCATION
  • MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE
  • FLEXIBLE LIVING ACCOMMODATION WITH TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
  • DRIVEWAY WITH PARKING FOR MULTIPLE VEHICLES
  • OPEN PLAN KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM
  • LOUNGE WITH LOG BURNER

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Private supply
Heating
Oil
Parking
Driveway
Garden
Back garden

Description

The Norfolk Agents are pleased to offer to the market this delightful three/four bedroom cottage which is steeped in character throughout. The property has been superbly maintained and cared for by its current owners and is ready to be moved straight in to, the fourth bedroom is currently used as a study making this home perfect for home workers. Situated in a peaceful village which has scenic dog walking and equestrian routes yet within easy access to local towns and transport links this home has a lot to offer. Benefitting from all of the original charm and character which Brook Cottage offers it has been adapted over the years to create modern living space and viewing is essential.
Accommodation:
Step inside the cottage in to the generously sized dining room which boasts plenty of room for entertaining and for special occasions, this impressive room could also be adapted for a variety of uses due the flexible nature of the home. Continuing through the home in to the open plan kitchen breakfast room which is well equipped with plenty of room for appliances along with a breakfast bar, from here there are double doors leading in to the lounge. The eye catching fire place which is fitted with a wood burning stove creates focal point to the room and there are also patio doors which open out to the rear garden.
On the first floor there are three/four bedroom and the family bathroom. The master bedroom, positioned to the front of the home enjoys an en suite shower room, modern and fitted with a three piece suite. The bedroom has plenty of light from the window to the front which is fitted with shutters and there is also a stunning feature fire place. The current owners have utilised one of the bedrooms as an office which is ideal for any home workers but can easily be used as a bedroom depending on preference. There is a further double bedroom to the rear of the home along with a single bedroom which is currently used as a dressing room. The family bathroom completes the first floor and this is fitted with a modern four piece suite including both a bath and shower.
Outside:
The landscaped rear garden in keeping with the internal accommodation has been lovingly looked after and there are a range of plants, trees and shrubs along with a garden shed. There is room for storage and access to the side of the home along with an outside tap. To the front of the home is a path leading to the front door and further garden space. There is parking for multiple vehicle on the driveway. The rear garden is fully enclosed with further access from the road where needed.
Services:
This home has oil central heating, is double glazed throughout and has mains drainage, mains electric and water.
Agents Note:
There is access for the neighbouring property across part of the driveway. More information is available if needed.
Council Tax Band: B
EPC Rating: E
1. Purchasers will be asked to produce ID to satisfy money laundering regulations and we would ask for your co-operation in providing the relevant documentation.2. While we endeavour to make our sales details fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be please to make further investigations.3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only.4. Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property. We strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLYVERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. THE NORFOLK AGENTS LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATSOEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Kings Lynn

The Norfolk Agents Ltd

Reference: 173792900

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 18/02/2025

Expiry date: 17/02/2035

Current heating cost: £1,544/year

Potential heating cost: £590/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £29,200

Recommendations

  • Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

INSPIRE registered land data is not available for this location yet.

Floorplans

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Price history

397% since 1996

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/03/2026 (4 months ago) £298,000 +84%
Sold 08/10/2009 (16 years ago) £162,000 +170.2%
Sold 22/03/1996 (30 years ago) £59,950

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street BELLS COTTAGES 6 CASTLE ROAD, WORMEGAY, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE33 0SG £105,000 21/03/2025 Terraced
Same street STRATTON COTTAGE CASTLE ROAD, WORMEGAY, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE33 0SG £340,000 31/03/2023 Terraced
Same street THE KEEP CASTLE ROAD, WORMEGAY, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE33 0SG £500,000 14/10/2022 Detached
Same street LADYSMITH COTTAGE CASTLE ROAD, WORMEGAY, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE33 0SG £270,000 10/12/2021 Semi-detached
Same street BELLS COTTAGES 5 CASTLE ROAD, WORMEGAY, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE33 0SG £155,500 30/09/2021 Terraced

Street average: £274,100 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -3.3%
10y growth 32.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Series: Detached. As of May 2026.

1y (index) 3.1%
5y (index) 11.3%
10y (index) 39%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £844/mo
Realistic £938/mo
Optimistic £1,032/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kings Lynn: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Castle Road

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Castle Road, adj 0.1 miles
Bus stop Hill Estate, opp 0.5 miles
Shop Unknown 1.6 miles
Shop JSW Car Sales 2.2 miles
Train station Watlington 3.1 miles
Hospital Queen Elizabeth Hospital 5.4 miles
Train station King's Lynn 5.7 miles
Hospital Swaffham Community Hospital 10.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

Within 1 mile during Jun 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy Primary 2.0 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Middleton Church of England Primary Academy Primary 2.5 miles Inadequate — 13 Jul 2022
Watlington Community Primary School Primary 2.9 miles Good — 12 Feb 2019
Holy Cross Church of England Primary School Primary 3.0 miles Good — 25 Sep 2023
West Winch Primary School Primary 3.3 miles Good — 25 Apr 2014

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.31%
Max investor price (0.8%) £117,250
Target investor price (1%) £93,800
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).

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