A "remarkable" 600-year-old thatched cottage packed with history has hit the market for £1m.

The Grade II listed property is nestled in the picturesque village of Bunwell, close to the market towns of Wymondham, Attleborough and Diss.

Its period features have been well preserved with wooden beams and brick fireplaces in abundance.

Diss Mercury: This 15th-century thatched cottage in the village of Bunwell, south Norfolk, is on the market for £1mThis 15th-century thatched cottage in the village of Bunwell, south Norfolk, is on the market for £1m (Image: Fine and Country)

Built in the 1400s, it accommodates four bedrooms, a bathroom and shower room, and a unique handmade kitchen complete with a pantry.

Diss Mercury: The dining room brick fireplaceThe dining room brick fireplace (Image: Fine and Country)

Richard Cross, senior negotiator for estate agent Fine and Country, said: "It really is a remarkable property full of character.

Diss Mercury: The handmade kitchen has an adjoining pantryThe handmade kitchen has an adjoining pantry (Image: Fine and Country)

"This is a house packed with history and brimming with stories.

"Just 20 minutes from Norwich, Wymondham and Diss, when you do reluctantly head out from home here, you'll not need to go far."

Diss Mercury: One of the four bedroomsOne of the four bedrooms (Image: Fine and Country)

Diss Mercury: This 15th-century thatched cottage in the village of Bunwell, south Norfolk, is on the market for £1mThis 15th-century thatched cottage in the village of Bunwell, south Norfolk, is on the market for £1m (Image: Fine and Country)

The plot is about 1.5 acres in total and includes a tranquil walled garden that leads down to the river with plenty of wildlife to spot in the surrounding fields.

Diss Mercury: Another bedroom in this 15th century homeAnother bedroom in this 15th century home (Image: Fine and Country)

The sale also includes a large garage that can fit multiple cars.

Diss Mercury: An aerial view of the homeAn aerial view of the home (Image: Fine and Country)

Diss Mercury: The tranquil walled gardenThe tranquil walled garden (Image: Fine and Country)

Diss Mercury: This 15th-century thatched cottage in the village of Bunwell, south Norfolk, is on the market for £1mThis 15th-century thatched cottage in the village of Bunwell, south Norfolk, is on the market for £1m (Image: Fine and Country)

PROPERTY FACTS

Low Road, Bunwell, NR16 1SD

Guide price: £1,000,000

Fine and Country, 01603 221 888, norwich@fineandcountry.com