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Guide Price£550,000

Swallows Nest, Wood Street, Catfield, Norfolk

Land size
0.33 acres
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • AIR SOURCED HEATING
  • DETACHED FAMILY HOME
  • COUNTRYSIDE & FIELD VIEWS
  • OPEN PLAN LOUNGE DINING ROOM
  • APPROX. SIX MILES TO THE COASTLINE
  • APPROX. ONE MILE TO BARTON BROAD
  • TWO BEDROOMS, MASTER WITH EN-SUITE
  • STUNNING PRESENTATION THROUGHOUT
  • OFF-ROAD PARKING & DOUBLE CART LODGE

Description

Swallow Nest is an exceptional barn conversion, completed to an exacting standard in 2017 and lovingly maintained as a cherished family home ever since. Combining contemporary comfort with character and style, this beautifully presented property occupies a prime position in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, within the sought-after Broadland village of Catfield. Surrounded by open countryside, it enjoys a peaceful rural setting while remaining within easy reach of the River Ant and Barton Broad, the second-largest broad within the National Park and a renowned haven for wildlife, boating, and nature enthusiasts.

The village centre lies less than a mile away and offers a range of everyday amenities, including a village store and post office, The Crown public house, church, village hall, and primary school. More comprehensive shopping, educational, and leisure facilities can be found in the nearby market town of Stalham, approximately three miles to the north.

Occupying a generous plot of around one-third of an acre, the property is set well back from the road and enjoys far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. The grounds have been thoughtfully landscaped to create a private and tranquil outdoor environment, ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. A shingle driveway provides ample off-road parking and access to a double cart lodge, while the gardens feature expansive lawns, tiered raised flower beds, mature trees, a productive vegetable garden, and a substantial timber summer house, offering a wonderful extension of the living space during the warmer months.

Flooded with natural light and beautifully presented throughout, the accommodation has been designed to maximise both space and comfort. At the heart of the home is a stunning open-plan sitting and dining room, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. A separate door leads to the stylish kitchen, fitted with granite worktops, a central breakfast island, and a range cooker. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes two double bedrooms, both benefiting from built-in storage, with the principal bedroom enjoying en-suite facilities, alongside a contemporary family shower room. Double doors from both the principal bedroom and the sitting room open directly onto the garden, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.

A staircase rises from the dining area to a versatile mezzanine level, currently utilised as a study and additional sitting area, while also providing valuable storage space.

The property's appeal is further enhanced by its proximity to some of Norfolk's finest natural attractions. The sandy beaches of Waxham and Sea Palling are approximately six miles away, offering miles of unspoilt coastline, while the historic city of Norwich lies around eighteen miles to the south-west, providing extensive shopping, dining, cultural attractions, and mainline rail connections.

Combining high-quality craftsmanship, beautifully landscaped grounds, and an enviable Broads location, Swallow Nest presents a rare opportunity to enjoy the very best of Norfolk's countryside, coastline, and waterways.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
B
Date Posted
2026-06-18

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
79 C
106 A

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

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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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

Property Features

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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

50 Mbps

Superfast · available to 48% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

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

  • Catfield CofE Primary Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    84
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sutton Church of England Infant Acdemy1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    32
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Stalham Academy1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    217
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Stalham Infant School and Nursery2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 7
    Pupils
    118
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ludham Primary School and Nursery2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Stalham High School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    492
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Broadland High Ormiston Academy4.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    725
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Flegg High Ormiston Academy5.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    648
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Acle Academy7.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    709
    Type
    Academy converter
  • North Walsham High School7.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    641
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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

Morrisons Daily Stalham, Stalham1.6 miles
Tesco Norwich Superstore, Stalham1.8 miles
Spar Wroxham, Hoveton5 miles

GP surgery

Stalham Staithe Surgery1.8 miles

Pharmacy

Boots1.9 miles

Hospital

North Walsham Cottage Hospital7.2 miles

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

Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station5 miles

Nearest bus stop

New Road0.7 miles

Typical drive times

Stalham6 min · 3.4 miles
North Walsham18 min · 12 miles
Caister-on-Sea18 min · 12 miles
Great Yarmouth23 min · 14 miles
Norwich (city)32 min · 23 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

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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