neighbouring areas
| Cromer | Great Yarmouth | King's Lynn | Thetford |
| Diss | Holt | Norwich | Wells-next-the-Sea |
| Downham Market | Hunstanton | Sheringham |
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Fakenham is a thriving market town on the A148 midway between Cromer and King's Lynn in north Norfolk. The town centre has pretty brick-and-flint buildings, fascinating alleyways, twisting streets and a market square that has been renovated with new paving, street signs and seating. Fakenham has plenty to offer including independent shops; numerous pubs and restaurants; and to the south of town, Fakenham Racecourse, one of the finest national hunt courses in the country. To the east is Pensthorpe Waterfowl Park, set in 500 acres of exquisite countryside.
Houses for sale in Fakenham and its satellite villages offer a rich mixture of styles and periods and include two and three-bedroom, terraced cottages; modern, semi-detached townhouses in small developments, often built in stone, or brick & flint; converted barns in rural settings; period-style new-build detached houses; and substantial houses with large gardens, mostly built within the last 100 years but with a few properties dating back to the 17th century.
For details of flats for sale in Fakenham and for all houses and cottages, please contact Fakenham estate agents.
Amenities for property in Fakenham
Fakenham has three supermarkets and a popular Farmers' Market, offering fresh local produce, organic food and drink, and home made delicacies. Hidden behind the town's traditional English architecture lie Chinese, Thai and Indian restaurants; takeaway fish 'n' chips, pizza, and kebab; and traditional tea and coffee shops. For entertainment, there is tenpin bowling, a cinema, a local golf course, and the shimmering sands of Brancaster Bay, little more than 10 miles to the north. Fakenham has a full complement of local schools including Hindringham Primary School and Fakenham High School & College, a co-educational secondary school.
Transport in Fakenham
The railway station in King's Lynn is 20 miles west of Fakenham on the A148, and the station in Norwich is 26 miles to the south-east on the A1067. Local buses are operated by Peeling, Sanders and by Norfolk Green, providing services to King's Lynn, Norwich, Holt, Cromer and numerous other destinations.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Fakenham, which is covered by postcode NR21, you may also wish to consider King's Lynn, Downham Market, Holt, Sheringham, Cromer and Great Yarmouth.
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3 bedrooms house in Fakenham, Norfolk - Offers in excess of £300,000
Three/Four double bedroomed detached non estate bungalow occupying rural location adjacent to Glebe land and farm land to front and side aspect, also benefiting from spacious frontage providing...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in South Creake - Asking price of £595,000
An exceptional high quality individual house, set well back from the road, enjoying wonderful rural views on to the surrounding meadow land. The property has a high quality modern fitted kitchen,...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Fakenham, Norfolk - Asking price of £136,950
Two bedroom mid terrace house in town location benefiting from conservatory extension to rear, off-road parking and garage.... view full details
1 bedroom house in Fakenham, Hempton, Norfolk - Asking price of £98,000
One bedroomed end terraced house in village location benefiting from open views to front aspect, sealed unit double glazing and gas fired heating. No upward chain.... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Norwich Road Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8HE - Asking price of £120,000
Fayregreen was constructed by Retirement Appreciation Limited and comprises 34 bungalows designed for the retired. The House Manager can be contacted from within each property in the case of an...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Fakenham, Little Snoring, Norfolk - Asking price of £120,000
Two bedroom modern style mid-terrace house in village location benefiting from no upward chain.... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Sculthorpe, Norfolk - Asking price of £119,950
Very well presented two bedroomed mid-terrace period cottage in village location benefiting from modernised kitchen and bathroom, landscaped garden and off-road parking. Viewing is highly recommended.... view full details
11 bedrooms house in Cannister Hall Barns, Toftrees, Norfolk - Guide Price of £780,000
Holiday let investment - Development opportunity - Indoor swimming pool - Sought after area - In all 7.3 acres (est).... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Fakenham, Norfolk - Asking price of £165,000
Modern style three bedroomed semi-detached house benefiting from single detached garage and driveway parking, conservatory/dining extension to rear aspect and established gardens.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Fakenham, Norfolk - Asking price of £164,500
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