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 .
house, 3 bedrooms
Opportunity to purchase this 3 bedroom extended cottage situated in a rural location and benefitting from super views. (contd...)
house, 4 bedrooms
A beautifully presented, four bedroom, four bathroom house, situated on a generous plot on the edge of this sought after village. The property is run as a very successful bed and breakfast,...
house, 2 bedrooms
The property is located in a cul-de-sac position, benefitting from a carriage driveway and well proportioned rooms. The gardens are extensive and well cared for, providing a wealth of mature, well...
flat, 3 bedrooms
FOR SALE BY AUCTION, 15TH MARCH 2012, THE ASSEMBLY HOUSE, NORWICH AT 11AM. Guide Price £80,000 - £100,000. Retail and residentail investment property. Shop and 3 bedroom apartment let to separate...
flat, 3 bedrooms
FOR SALE BY AUCTION, 15TH MARCH 2012 AT THE ASSEMBLY HOUSE, NORWICH, 11AM. Guide £70,000 - £90,000. Investment opportunity. Three storey 3 bedroom house in centre of Fakenham. Currently let on...
flat, 2 bedrooms
FOR SALE BY AUCTION, 15TH MARCH 2012 AT THE ASSEMBLY HOUSE, NORWICH, 11AM. Guide £90,000 - £110,000. Two vacant one bedroom flats sold as one lot. Minor updating required. Parking, garage and...
house, 3 bedrooms
A 3 bedroom detached bungalow in a semi-rural position in 1/4 acre plot (sts), conservatory, open views, would benefit from some improvement.
house, 2 bedrooms
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A PARK HOME WITH A VIEW?? Recently modernised kitchen and bathroom, laminate floors throughout, and sealed unit double glazed windows and doors. L.P.G. Heating and mature...
house, 4 bedrooms
A well presented, three/four bedroom bungalow with a first floor bedroom/studio, situated on a good-sized plot enjoying open country views.
house, 3 bedrooms
** Superb views to the side and rear.** This three bedroom semi-detached house offers open plan living having a lounge to the rear overlooking the garden, kitchen/dining/family room, downstairs...