Cosy Cot Welborne Road, Dereham, NR20 3LJ

Tucked away within a generous plot in the heart of Mattishall, Cosy Cot is a charming period cottage offering an exciting opportunity to create a truly special Norfolk home.

Full of character and surrounded by mature gardens, it provides the perfect canvas for those looking to modernise while preserving its timeless appeal.

The cottage has been well cared for over the years but would now benefit from updating throughout, allowing a new owner to put their own stamp on every room.

Original features and a traditional layout provide plenty of scope to blend period charm with contemporary living. Outside, the substantial plot is undoubtedly one of the property’s standout features.

Expansive lawns, established trees and mature planting create a wonderful sense of privacy and space, with endless potential for landscaping, extending (subject to the necessary permissions) or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Mattishall remains one of Norfolk’s most sought-after villages, offering a strong sense of community alongside everyday amenities including a village shop, public house, primary school and doctors’ surgery.

The market town of Dereham is just a short drive away, while Norwich is easily accessible for commuters.

Whether you’re searching for a renovation project, a forever home with room to grow or a cottage bursting with potential, Cosy Cot presents a rare opportunity to create something truly special in an enviable village setting.

Mattishall The popular village of Mattishall is about 9 miles to the west of Norwich and 4 miles from the market town of Dereham.

The village has a good range of amenities including a village store, post office, public house, church, doctor’s surgery with pharmacy, fish and chips takeaway, hairdressers and a very popular junior school.

There is a gym and two cafés, one being near the church, and a children’s nursery at Southgreen Enterprise Centre.

In addition to this the village has its own cricket, football, bowls and golf clubs for all ages. The village is about 2 miles from the A47 providing straight-forward access to Norwich and Dereham.

Dereham is a busy market town mixing both the new with the old. Free parking allows you time to stroll around seeking out the restaurants, pubs and cafes or for an afternoon shop.

There are museums, a leisure centre, golf course and schools within the town, or for the nature lovers take a stroll along the Neatherd Moor and the Vicarage Meadow.

Slightly further afield are the ruins of the Saxon Cathedral at North Elmham, the wildlife and Dinosaur Parks, Pensthorpe, a bird lovers paradise and Thetford Forest Park.

Norwich has good local transport links with the town, with bus services as regular as every half hour to and from the city.

The city of Norwich provides a wider range of amenities including major rail links to London and beyond and Norwich International Airport. Services connected Mains electricity and water.

Council tax Band B. Energy efficiency rating D. Ref: To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit and enter in the reference number above.

Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys. Tenure Freehold.

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