4 Bedroom Detached House, Merton Road, Watton, IP25
Merton Road, Watton, IP25
Lawsons Estate Agents
Lawsons Estate Agents, 34 King St, Thetford
Description
Enjoying breathtaking open countryside views to both the front and rear, this beautifully presented four-bedroom detached home combines modern comfort with a peaceful rural setting. Set on approximately 0.2 acres along Merton Road, one of Watton’s most desirable positions, the property offers a wonderful balance of space, quality and natural surroundings.
With its spacious and adaptable layout, including three reception rooms, two en-suite bedrooms, a double garage and beautifully maintained gardens, this home provides everything needed for relaxed family living and entertaining.
Thoughtfully designed and meticulously cared for, it’s the perfect choice for buyers seeking a move-in-ready home that still feels warm, welcoming and full of character.
EPC Rating: C
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Key Features
- Stunning open countryside views to front and rear
- Expansive kitchen/dining room with quartz worktops and integrated appliances
- Dedicated study/home office, ideal for remote work
- Spacious sitting room with French doors opening to the garden
- Two en-suite bedrooms and two further doubles
- Chain-free sale and ready for immediate occupation
- Luxury four-piece family bathroom with double-ended bath
- Double garage with power and lighting
- Private gardens extending to approx. 0.2 acres
- Ample driveway parking for several vehicles
Property Details
- Property type: House
- Property style: Detached
- Plot Sq Feet: 7,922 sqft
- Council Tax Band: D
- Property Ipack: Buyer Report
Rooms
Entrance Porch & Hallway
A bright, welcoming hallway creates a wonderful first impression, a front-facing window and stairs rising to the first floor. There’s under stairs storage and access to all principal rooms.
Lounge
7.01m x 3.02m
A spacious dual-aspect lounge filled with natural light, featuring French doors that open onto the rear garden and frame open countryside beyond. The room includes fitted shelving, two radiators and a feature fireplace area – perfect for cosy evenings or family gatherings.
Kitchen / Dining Room
7.09m x 4.27m
The heart of the home. A stylish and functional space ideal for family life and entertaining, fitted with a range of wall and base units, quartz work surfaces, integrated oven, hob, extractor, dishwasher and fridge. Dual-aspect windows offer wonderful views of the gardens and fields beyond. There’s ample room for a large dining table, creating a sociable environment for family meals or hosting guests.
Utility Room
3.71m x 2.67m
A generous and practical utility space with additional units, sink, plumbing for appliances and access to the rear garden. Houses the oil-fired central heating boiler and provides excellent everyday functionality.
Study
3.76m x 2.31m
A peaceful and versatile room with views over the rear garden. Ideal as a home office, hobby room or snug.
Cloakroom
Fitted with WC and wash basin, tiled flooring and radiator.
Landing
3.46m x 0.96m
Built in airing cupboard and access to all bedrooms.
Principal Suite
3.30m x 7.04m
A truly impressive bedroom with windows to both front and rear, offering uninterrupted countryside views. Features built-in wardrobes, ample floor space, and access to a modern en-suite shower room with Velux window, tiled walls and flooring.
En Suite
1.62m x 2.43m
Suite comprising low level wc, wash hand basin and enclosed shower cubicle.
Guest Suite
3.69m x 2.97m
A well-proportioned double room with stunning views over fields, with door to its own en-suite shower room.
En Suite
2.62m x 0.98m
White suite with low level wc, wash hand basin and enclosed shower cubicle.
Bedroom
3.35m x 3.21m
A good size double Bedroom with built in storage and open views across the countryside to the front.
Bedroom
3.22m x 2.48m
Another comfortable double with built in storage. Perfect for children, guests or additional office space.
Bathroom
2.62m x 2.35m
A generous four-piece suite including double-ended bath with mixer tap, separate shower cubicle, wash basin and WC. Finished with modern tiles, radiator and obscure glass window.
Agents Note
This property falls under a band D for the local council tax and costs approximately £2,362.93 per annum for 2025/26. Photos have been enhanced/staged using AI by Street, the original images are available on request.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those selling or buying a property. Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Lifetime Legal who will contact you once you have agreed to instruct us in your sale or had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £80 (incl. VAT), which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance of us publishing your property (in the case of a vendor) or issuing a memorandum of sale (in the case of a buyer), directly to Lifetime Legal, and is non-refundable. We will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in the provision of these checks.
Floorplans
Outside Spaces
Front Garden
Approached via a shared driveway, the front of the property features a shingled drive providing ample off-road parking and access to a double garage (19’9” x 18’4”). The front garden is neatly landscaped and centred around a striking monkey puzzle tree, with a discreetly positioned oil tank and bin area.
Rear Garden
The rear garden is equally impressive – fully enclosed and backing directly onto open fields. Mainly laid to lawn with a generous paved terrace for outdoor dining, the garden is surrounded by mature hedging and borders stocked with ornamental trees and shrubs. A timber shed provides useful storage and the tranquil outlook creates the perfect setting for summer entertaining or quiet relaxation. Set within approximately 0.2 acres, the plot offers both space and seclusion, capturing the very best of Norfolk countryside living.
Parking Spaces
Driveway
Capacity: 4
A shingled drive providing ample off-road parking
Double garage
Capacity: 2
Double garage (19’9” x 18’4”) fitted with light and power.
Location
Watton is a well-served market town in the heart of Norfolk, perfectly positioned for access to Swaffham, Thetford and Norwich. The town features a traditional weekly market, two supermarkets, independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. There are excellent local schools, a doctors’ surgery and leisure facilities. For those who enjoy the outdoors, Thetford Forest Park and a number of golf courses and walking routes are close by. Watton provides the ideal blend of convenience and countryside – a true slice of rural Norfolk life.
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