3 bed bungalow for sale

St. Johns Road, Tilney St. Lawrence PE34

Over 60s can secure this property with a Home For Life from Homewise

Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those aged 60 or over can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value.

Over-60s customers typically save between from 20% To 50%*.

Home for Life Plan guide price for Over-60s The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £167,500 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price: £250,000

The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (up to 50%) to safeguard for the future.

For an indication of what you could save, please use our calculator on the Homewise website.

Please call for more information or a personalised quote

Please note: Homewise do not own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s.

It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease.

If you are not over 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £250,000, please contact the estate agent Russen and Turner.
Property description


Charming Detached Bungalow with Field Views – Tilney St Lawrence, Norfolk

Tucked away in the peaceful village of Tilney St Lawrence, this much-loved three-bedroom detached bungalow offers a rare combination of space, privacy and untapped potential. Built in the early 1960s and held within the same family since new, it is a home that has been genuinely cherished. Now offered with no onward chain, it presents a compelling opportunity for a new owner to reimagine and enhance a solid, well-positioned property in a beautiful rural setting.

While the interior would benefit from modernisation, this is precisely where the home’s real appeal lies. Rather than inheriting someone else’s design choices, buyers have the opportunity to shape the property around their own lifestyle. The existing footprint lends itself naturally to reconfiguration, whether that means creating an open-plan kitchen and dining space that embraces the garden views, designing a principal bedroom suite with en-suite facilities, or improving energy efficiency with updated systems and insulation.

From the moment you arrive, the sense of space is clear. The bungalow sits on a generous plot with ample parking to the front and a detached garage, providing not only practical storage and workshop options but also flexibility for those considering a home office or creative studio. The south-facing rear garden is a particular highlight, opening out towards uninterrupted field views. Bathed in sunlight throughout the day, this outdoor space feels both expansive and private, an ideal backdrop for relaxed mornings, long summer evenings, or a thoughtfully landscaped redesign.

Inside, the proportions are refreshingly generous. The 21ft 7in dual-aspect lounge is filled with natural light, creating a warm and welcoming central living space. Three well-sized bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation, while the garden room or boot room provides a practical transition between indoors and out, perfect for countryside living. A wet room, oil central heating and double glazing ensure the property already has a solid functional foundation.

The generous plot further enhances the potential. Subject to the necessary permissions, there may be scope for extension to the side or rear, allowing the home to grow alongside changing needs. The garden itself invites creativity, whether through contemporary landscaping, outdoor entertaining areas, or even the addition of a garden studio to take full advantage of the peaceful surroundings.

One of the property’s greatest strengths is its balance between rural tranquillity and everyday convenience. Despite its countryside outlook, the village offers a local shop, pub and primary school within easy reach, providing the comfort of community without sacrificing space or privacy.

Homes like this are increasingly hard to find, properties with strong structural integrity, mature gardens and genuine scope to add value through thoughtful improvement. With vision and careful investment, this bungalow could evolve into a stylish, energy-efficient countryside retreat, perfectly tailored to modern living while retaining the warmth and character of its origins.

For those prepared to look beyond what is and focus on what could be, this is more than just a bungalow. It is a foundation for something truly special in the heart of rural Norfolk.

Disclaimer
1. To meet money-laundering regulations, all buyers will need to complete an id check. We’ll ask you to provide the necessary documents, and there’s a small fee of £20.50 per client for this service.
2. We do our best to make sure our property details are fair, accurate, and up to date, but they’re meant as a general guide only. If there’s anything particularly important to you, please get in touch — we’ll be happy to look into it further.
3. All measurements are provided as a guide and may not be exact.
4. We haven’t tested any of the property’s services, equipment, or appliances. We recommend that buyers arrange their own survey or service checks before making a final offer.
5. These details are provided in good faith, but they don’t form part of any offer or contract. Buyers should verify any points that are important to them before proceeding.

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Suitable as a retirement home.