Forge Cottage, Blacksmith Lane, Barnham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2NE
Lot 16 · IP24 2NE · Cheffins · East of England
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A wonderful opportunity to purchase a Grade II Listed property in the heart of the popular Suffolk village of Barnham. Forge Cottage comprises a generous and well-proportioned detached building of predominantly timer frame construction, beneath a roof which is partly covered by thatch with clay pan
A wonderful opportunity to purchase a Grade II Listed property in the heart of the popular Suffolk village of Barnham. Forge Cottage comprises a generous and well-proportioned detached building of predominantly timer frame construction, beneath a roof which is partly covered by thatch with clay pan tiles to the rear, with a good sized brick store attached. The house is in need of full refurbishment and upgrading and therefore offers a wonderful opportunity to owner-occupiers and developer buyers alike. The internal accommodation can be summarised as follows: Ground floor; Entrance Hall; Sitting room with dual aspect windows and open fire place; Dining room with dual aspect windows and doors to rear garden; Rear lobby with oil-fired boiler; Family bathroom with white WC, wash hand basin, bath with overhead electric shower; Kitchen with a range of MDF base and wall units; Old Forge/Wheelwright Workshop with former fireplace and door to garden. First floor; Three generous bedrooms with exposed timber beams throughout. Outside; To the rear of the house is a generous garden, predominantly laid to lawn. There is a shared driveway to the right hand side of the property which in turn leads to private driveway parking for multiple vehicles to the rear of Forge Cottage. The property, which still retains some incredible character features including a Victorian fireplace, offers a wonderfu…
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Key facts
Recent sold prices nearby
15 registered sales in this postcode sector over the last two years, straight from HM Land Registry. What nearby properties actually sold for — not what they were guided at.
12 more sales with full addresses, sale dates and prices — including any prior sale of this exact lot.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Sales typically register 6–12 weeks after completion, so very recent transactions may not yet appear.
Renovation upside in IP24
Evidence from 199 properties in this postcode district that sold twice with material uplift — the signature of value-add work between sales.
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Derived from 199 registered sale pairs in IP24 where the property gained ≥15% between two arms-length sales (HM Land Registry Price Paid data, OGL v3.0). The planning applications visible above may explain individual uplifts. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.
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