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Chequers Lane, North Runcton

East of England

£425,000

Listed on 29/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
3197 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached four-bedroom house in North Runcton offers more than 3,000 sq ft of accommodation, a large plot and open countryside behind. It is offered with no onward chain and is set along a shared private lane with three neighbouring homes. The ground floor includes a spacious entrance hall, a large living room with a fireplace and French doors to the garden, a separate dining room, and a kitchen with breakfast area and access to a conservatory. There is also a study, utility room, cloakroom and a double bedroom with its own en-suite, providing flexibility for guests or other household needs. Upstairs are three further double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite. The landing is generously sized and the bedrooms have additional fitted storage. Outside, the plot extends around the house and is mainly gravelled. A driveway provides parking and leads to a detached double garage. The property combines substantial existing accommodation with scope for a buyer to update and personalise the interiors and outdoor space.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

81out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £425,000, this substantial 3,197 sq ft detached house is priced at about £133 per sq ft, well below the local average of £259. That gives buyers a strong opportunity to acquire a lot of space at a comparatively low entry price. The generous reception rooms, flexible ground-floor accommodation, detached double garage and countryside outlook make a distinctive canvas for a light refresh rather than a major overhaul.

The interiors are clean and usable but dated, with scope to modernise the decoration and finishes; the largely gravelled garden could also be landscaped to suit. The indicated renovation range is £6,000–£15,000, and the photos show no obvious major structural defect. Overall, this is a strong-value project with room to make it your own.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated decoration and finishes across the generous reception rooms and bedrooms.
  • Make use of the flexible ground-floor accommodation, including a bedroom with en-suite, to suit family, guests or working from home.
  • Rework the gravelled garden with planting and outdoor areas that make the most of the countryside outlook.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Chequers Lane, North Runcton
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Kings Lynn Rail Station

    2.9 miles

    Train · Kings Lynn

  • Watlington Rail Station

    3.4 miles

    Train · Watlington

  • Downham Market Rail Station

    8.0 miles

    Train · Downham Market

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,606
Based on a loan of £318,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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