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Narford Road, Narborough

Land size: 3.6 acres
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3

Key Features

Formerly Two Keepers Cottages
Adjacent To The Iron Age Fort
Set Within Private Grounds
Secluded And Picturesque
A Type Hard To Find
Sought After Location
3.6 Acres SSTS
Tree Lined Driveway

Description

A truly rare and captivating opportunity to acquire a unique bungalow, formerly two keeper’s cottages, set within the historic grounds of Narborough Hall and steeped in charm, character, and heritage.

Nestled in an exceptional position adjacent to an ancient Iron Age fort—predating the Iceni—this remarkable home offers a fascinating glimpse into the past while providing comfortable and versatile accommodation. The property retains an abundance of original character features, reflecting its origins, and offers a distinctive living environment unlike anything else on the market.

Approached via a private sweeping, tree-lined driveway, the setting is both secluded and picturesque, extending to approximately 3.6 acres of grounds. The surrounding landscape enhances the sense of tranquillity and exclusivity, making it an ideal retreat for those seeking privacy and a connection to history and nature.

Properties of this calibre and historical significance rarely become available, particularly in such a highly desirable location. This is a truly special home that must be seen to be fully appreciated.

Disclaimer

haart Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service. If you are considering renting your property in order to purchase, are looking at buy to let or would like a free review of your current portfolio then please call the Lettings Branch Manager on the number shown above.

haart Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.

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Map Location

Property details

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: Ask Agent
Date Posted: 2026-03-26

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,142 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£215,278 / acre

Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £381,053 / acre

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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs

CurrentPotential

(92+)A

(81-91)B

(69-80)C

(55-68)D

(39-54)E

(21-38)F

(1-20)G

40 E

72 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity: Ask Agent
Water: Ask Agent
Heating: Ask Agent
Broadband: Ask Agent
Sewerage: Ask Agent

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way: Ask Agent
Private Rights of Way: Ask Agent
Listed Property: Ask Agent
Restrictions: Ask Agent

Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility: Ask Agent
Parking: Parking Available
Garden: Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

71 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

HD streaming
Video calls
Web & social

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good NoneVodafone Good Good

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

Narborough Church of England Primary Academy810 metresNo Ofsted rating
Ages
3 to 11
Pupils
100
Type
Academy sponsor led
Faith
Church of England
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Infant3 milesOfsted: Good *
Ages
5 to 7
Pupils
136
Type
Academy converter
Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior3 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
7 to 11
Pupils
215
Type
Academy sponsor led
Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy4.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
5 to 11
Pupils
86
Type
Academy sponsor led
Faith
Church of England
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham4.8 milesOfsted: Inadequate
Ages
4 to 11
Pupils
61
Type
Academy sponsor led
Faith
Roman Catholic

Secondary

The Nicholas Hamond Academy5.1 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
710
Type
Academy sponsor led
Springwood High School8.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
1,988
Type
Academy converter
King's Lynn Academy8.8 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
972
Type
Academy sponsor led
Litcham School8.8 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
4 to 16
Pupils
727
Type
Academy converter
King Edward VII Academy9 milesOfsted: Good *
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
1,172
Type
Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Budgens Castle Acre, Castle Acre4.2 miles

Waitrose Swaffham, Swaffham4.4 miles

Tesco Swaffham Superstore, Swaffham4.5 miles

GP surgery

Plowright Medical Centre4.4 miles

Pharmacy

Medpal Pharmacy4.4 miles

Hospital

Swaffham Community Hospital4.7 miles

Green space

Playing Field430 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Watlington Rail Station8.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Narford Road462 metres

Typical drive times

Dereham22 min · 17 miles

Swaffham8 min · 5.3 miles

Ely (city)41 min · 29 miles

King's Lynn19 min · 11 miles

Downham Market20 min · 13 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 50 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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