A historic village shop is on the market for just over £1/2m. 

The Old Bakery in Shipdham, near Dereham, dates back to the 1700s and has been an "intrinsic part of village life" over the centuries. 

First a bakery and later an egg shop, the property maintains many of its original features including the original bakery ovens. 

Dereham Times: The kitchen at The Old BakeryThe kitchen at The Old Bakery (Image: Sowerbys)The house has six reception rooms as well as a dining room, sitting room and a snug. 

Dereham Times: The house still has the original bakery ovenThe house still has the original bakery oven (Image: Sowerbys)There is an open-plan kitchen with a pantry and utility room and also a garden room at the rear of the property. 

Dereham Times: There are exposed brick fireplaces throughout the propertyThere are exposed brick fireplaces throughout the property (Image: Sowerbys)There are four bedrooms on the first floor and an optional fifth which is currently in use as a dressing room. 

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Dereham Times: The principle bedroom features a vaulted ceiling and exposed beamsThe principle bedroom features a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams (Image: Sowerbys)The gardens wrap around the property with high brick walls for an additional degree of seclusion. 

Dereham Times: There is a spacious garden surrounding the propertyThere is a spacious garden surrounding the property (Image: Sowerby)The previous owners have landscaped to create multiple areas to sit and enjoy these surroundings with paved areas, pergolas, and a selection of mature shrubs.

The Old Bakery is on the market with Sowerbys for £550,000.