Buy this house at Castle Acre to gaze out over centuries of history

Surrounded by history and breathtaking views, this is a house that lays claim to one of the best locations in the heritage village of Castle Acre.

It is on the edge of this quintessentially English village in Chimney Street, looking out over rolling open countryside and the Nar Valley and just a short walk from the church, the Norman castle and the ruins of Castle Acre Priory.

The asking price is £650,000 and it has come on the market with no upward chain.

Stepping inside, there is an entrance hallway, staircase to first floor, WC and doors to the sitting room and breakfast room and utility room.

The generous sitting room is dual aspect and has an open fire as well as doors to the rear garden.

The arrangement of the breakfast room, kitchen and dining room is partially open plan and leads to the conservatory which is a relaxing space and bathed in light - perfect for a first morning coffee.

Upstairs the spacious landing leads to four bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom has an en-suite.

The views from the first floor are nothing short of spectacular, especially to the front.

To the rear, they look out to the church, to the west the Priory ruins and to the east, just 50 metres from the house, the castle’s motte earthworks.

Few properties in the village - or even wider West Norfolk - can offer such fabulous views.

The property is also in a peaceful corner of the village. To the front is a gated driveway which leads to a gravel parking area and garage.

The front boundary is set with hedging and there is a patio to enjoy the views, with access at either side of the house to the rear.

The back garden is designed for easy maintenance with gravel areas and various shrub planting.

Properties rarely come up for sale here. It is not just the English Heritage ancient monuments, but the community also enjoys tea rooms, a pub, village green with mature trees, a convenience store and close proximity to several more attractive villages.

Swaffham is a short drive away and Lynn is about 13 miles away with it mainline station to London, Ely and Cambridge.

The agents are Brown and Co. For more information and to arrange a viewing call them on 01553 603337.