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Market Place, Burnham Market, King's Lynn PE31

East of England

£350,000

Listed on 01/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi Detached

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Tucked behind the street-facing properties near Burnham Market’s village green, this two-bedroom cottage was designed and built by a local architect in the early 1970s. Its ground floor is arranged as an open-plan living space, with the kitchen and dining area at one end and a sitting area with a Pither Anthracite stove at the other. Two upstairs bedrooms have built-in twin beds and share a central bathroom. A second staircase leads to a basement extending beneath the footprint of the rooms above. It has been used for storage, games and occasional overflow sleeping, although it is not classed as a bedroom. The description notes that a removable glazed window at the former coal-chute opening could be considered to improve the space, subject to the necessary checks. A small cobbled garden sits immediately outside the cottage, and the property also has an allocated parking space and a small adjoining garage, currently suited to storage. Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected; heating is by electric storage heaters and the stove. The home has been in the same family ownership since 1970 and is offered freehold, with an EPC rating of F and Council Tax Band C. Burnham Market’s shops, cafés and restaurants are close by, with the North Norfolk coast and countryside a short drive away.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a distinctive, discreet cottage tucked behind Burnham Market’s village green, with an open-plan living space, characterful stove, small established garden, allocated parking and a useful adjoining garage. The photographed rooms are clean and usable, so the light £5,000–£15,000 cosmetic scope offers a chance to refresh the older finishes while keeping the home’s individual feel. The basement adds flexible storage or occasional-use potential; the listing suggests a removable glazed window at the former coal chute, but feasibility and any required consents need checking.

The score is a weaker overall opportunity, though the visible condition and maintained exterior make this a relatively contained project. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the stated F EPC rating is also worth factoring into future improvement plans.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the older finishes in clean, usable living spaces with a relatively light cosmetic project.
  • Make the most of the open-plan layout and central stove while retaining the cottage’s distinctive character.
  • Explore the basement’s potential for more useful occasional space, subject to checking feasibility and any required consents.

Key risks

  • The stated F EPC rating may mean energy-efficiency improvements need consideration.

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£1,322
Based on a loan of £262,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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