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Cherry Tree House

TOWN LANE, NORWICH, GARVESTONE, NORFOLK NR9 4QR

4 beds 2 baths 172 m² Listed 20 Jun 2025 (-360d)

£475,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

172 m²

Council tax band

E

Last sold

£480,000 Jan 2026

Local average

£438,617 (+8.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,467 of 33,755)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Substantial 4 Bedroom Detached House
  • Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room And Separate Utility
  • Cloakroom, En Suite And 4-Piece Family Bathroom
  • Make This Home Your Own With Adaptable Living Accommodation
  • Glorious Garden Space Which Wraps-Around The Home
  • Extensive, Secure Parking And Double Garage
  • Generous 1/3 Acre Plot (stms)
  • Tranquil Countryside Setting

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Private supply
Heating
Oil
Accessibility
No wheelchair access
Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Front garden, Back garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

SUMMARY
Spacious 4-bed detached home on a private glorious plot in a peaceful village setting. Boasting 4 reception rooms with versatile use, kitchen/breakfast room, separate utility, master bedroom en suite, expansive garden space, long driveway with five-bar gate, double garage & so much more!


DESCRIPTION
Set in a peaceful and remote village location, this substantial detached home occupies a private plot of one-third of an acre (stms), offering space, seclusion, and versatile living ideal for families or those seeking a countryside lifestyle.

The ground floor welcomes you with a spacious entrance hall, leading to a cloakroom and a series of generously proportioned reception rooms, including an inviting lounge with a feature log burner, a formal dining room, a separate study, and an additional reception room - perfect for a playroom, snug or home office. The well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room offers space for day-to-day living and entertaining, complemented by a useful utility room.

Upstairs, the accommodation continues to impress with a spacious master bedroom featuring its own en suite, three further good-sized bedrooms, and a four-piece family bathroom.

Outside, the property is accessed by a five-bar gate that opens onto a long shingle driveway leading to a double garage, providing ample parking. The large garden wraps around the home, mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and hedging ensuring privacy, along with patio seating and a bespoke vegetable patch perfect for keen gardeners.

Coupled with the accommodation, the property further benefits from oil fired central heating, double glazed windows and new doors.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious family home in a truly tranquil setting.

The Accommodation  
Double glazed external entrance door opening to;

Entrance Hall  
Wood effect flooring, stairs rising to first floor landing, radiator, doors opening to lounge, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, study and further door to;

Cloakroom  
Two piece suite comprising low level w.c, wall-mounted hand wash basin, tiled splashbacks and double glazed obscure glass window to front aspect.

Lounge 17' 1" x 13' 7" ( 5.21m x 4.14m )
Fitted carpet flooring, central log burner with tiled hearth, radiator and double glazed window to front aspect.

Study 10' 9" x 8' 9" ( 3.28m x 2.67m )
Wood effect flooring, radiator and double glazed window to front aspect.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 19' 5" x 11' 10" ( 5.92m x 3.61m )
A range of wall and floor mounted base units with complementary rolled edge work surfaces over, inset 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, space for gas cooker, extractor hood over, space for free standing fridge freezer, space for dishwasher, tiled flooring, two radiator, double glazed windows to rear aspect and door opening to;

Utility Room 11' 9" x 11' 4" ( 3.58m x 3.45m )
A matching range of wall and floor mounted base units with complementary rolled edge work surfaces over, inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, space for fridge, space for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, pantry, tiled flooring, double glazed window to rear aspect, double glazed external door opening to the rear garden and door opening to the reception room.

Dining Room 13' 7" x 10' 8" ( 4.14m x 3.25m )
Wood effect flooring, radiator and opening to;

Reception Room 13' 8" x 11' 8" ( 4.17m x 3.56m )
Dual aspect room with wood effect flooring, radiator and double glazed windows to side and rear aspects.

First Floor Landing  
Fitted carpet flooring, airing cupboard, loft hatch, radiator and doors opening to all bedrooms and bathroom.

Master Bedroom 17' 1" x 13' 7" ( 5.21m x 4.14m )
Fitted carpet flooring, built-in wardrobes, radiator, double glazed window to front aspect and door opening to;

En Suite  
Three piece suite comprising low level w.c, wall-mounted hand wash basin, tiled splashbacks, walk-in shower cubicle and double glazed obscure glass window to front aspect.

Bedroom Two 10' 9" x 10' 7" ( 3.28m x 3.23m )
Fitted carpet flooring, built-in wardrobe, radiator and double glazed window to front aspect.

Bedroom Three 10' 8" x 10' 4" ( 3.25m x 3.15m )
Fitted carpet flooring, built-in wardrobe space, radiator and double glazed window to rear aspect.

Bedroom Four 10' 9" x 10' 2" ( 3.28m x 3.10m )
Fitted carpet flooring, built-in wardrobe, radiator and double glazed window to rear aspect.

Family Bathroom  
Four piece suite comprising low level w.c, pedestal hand wash basin, tiled splashbacks, panelled bath, walk-in shower cubicle and double glazed obscure glass window to rear aspect.

Outside  
This grand home enjoys a wonderful private position, approached via a five-bar gate that opens onto a long, sweeping shingle driveway which provides ample off-road parking space and access to the double garage.

The property sits on a generous and well-established plot, offering a high degree of privacy thanks to mature trees and dense hedging that surrounds the boundaries. The expansive garden is mainly laid to lawn, providing open space for recreation and relaxing, while thoughtfully designed areas include a patio seating area - ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining, shingle and a dedicated vegetable patch.

Double Garage 17' 5" x 15' 4" ( 5.31m x 4.67m )
Power, lighting, storage above, window to side aspect, personal door entry from the garden and two up and over doors to front.

Agents Note  
Currently, the Vendor's' details do not match the Registered Title at Land Registry. Please ask the Branch for more details.

Agents Note  
Waste from the property is served by a septic tank. Contact the branch for more details.

Location  
Garvestone is a well-regarded semi-rural village situated about 5 miles equi-distant of Dereham and Wymondham and about 15 miles from the City of Norwich. It has a primary school and church. Dereham town itself boasts a modern shopping centre, a full range of schools, hotels, churches and public houses. There are regular bus services to all the nearby towns and villages, together with a fantastic route into Norwich City centre. Dereham boasts many sport and leisure activities including a Sports and Leisure Centre, which incorporates a full gymnasium, modern pool and indoor bowls. There is also a friendly and sociable golf club located off the well regarded Quebec Road.


DIRECTIONS
From the Dereham/Yaxham direction, proceed along the B1113 towards Wymondham, passing through the village of Reymerston. Upon entering Garvestone, continue through the village centre and take the last left hand turn before leaving the village onto Town Lane. Proceed along Town Lane then turn left before the train tracks.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly 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 CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Dereham

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 163610132

EPC ratings on this postcode

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Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
Cherry Tree House, Town Lane, NORWICH 66 76 172 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
The Old Rectory, Town Lane, GARVESTONE 45 80 344 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

336% since 1999

Event Date Price % change
Sold 21/01/2026 (4 months ago) £480,000 +65.5%
Sold 21/11/2005 (20 years ago) £290,000 +163.6%
Sold 27/08/1999 (26 years ago) £110,000

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
HILLSIDE DEREHAM ROAD, GARVESTONE, NORWICH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, NR9 4AD £315,000 06/06/2023 Detached
BARDON DEREHAM ROAD, GARVESTONE, NORWICH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, NR9 4AD £615,000 21/11/2022 Detached
Same street OAKTREE HOUSE TOWN LANE, GARVESTONE, NORWICH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, NR9 4QR £570,000 25/05/2022 Detached
WOODLANDS VIEW DEREHAM ROAD, GARVESTONE, NORWICH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, NR9 4AD £525,000 11/05/2022 Detached
SWAYSLAND TANNERS GREEN, GARVESTONE, NORWICH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, NR9 4QS £500,000 29/04/2022 Detached
ALPINE HOUSE ALPINE NEST DEREHAM ROAD, GARVESTONE, NORWICH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, NR9 4AD £297,000 28/01/2022 Detached
CHURCH COTTAGE DEREHAM ROAD, GARVESTONE, NORWICH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, NR9 4AD £335,000 21/01/2022 Detached
BEECHBANK, GARVESTONE, NORWICH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, NR9 4QR £455,000 23/09/2021 Detached
Same street 8 TOWN LANE, GARVESTONE, NORWICH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, NR9 4QR £340,000 30/06/2021 Detached
HILLCREST DEREHAM ROAD, GARVESTONE, NORWICH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, NR9 4AD £425,000 22/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £455,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £433,375 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 8.2%
10y growth 36.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Breckland. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.1%
5y (index) 11.9%
10y (index) 41.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Breckland. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £822/mo
Realistic £913/mo
Optimistic £1,004/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Breckland.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Norfolk & Norwich: £1,147/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Town Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Train station Thuxton 0.5 miles
Bus stop Church, opp 1.0 miles
Bus stop Church, adj 1.0 miles
Train station Hardingham 1.9 miles
Shop City Plumbing 3.2 miles
Shop Toolstation 3.3 miles
University Easton College 7.2 miles
Hospital Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department 9.7 miles
University University of East Anglia 10.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 2
Total incidents 2

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Garvestone Community Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 18 Jul 2013
Yaxham Church of England Primary Academy Primary 2.1 miles Good — 7 Mar 2023
Mattishall Primary School Primary 2.6 miles Good — 9 Jun 2024
Kingsbrook School Other 2.7 miles Good — 20 Sep 2021
Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School Primary 3.1 miles Good — 26 Feb 2020

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.19%
Max investor price (0.8%) £114,125
Target investor price (1%) £91,300
  • 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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