3 Bed Detached House, Refurb/BRRR, Holt, NR25 7RJ £535,000

A door from the kitchen leads into a useful utility room with additional storage and access to the rear garden. Off the utility is a separate WC and a shower room and space for a further study area.

Heading through towards the garden there is a large, glazed conservatory with French doors opening out onto a raised wooden deck, ideal for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying views across the garden.

The sitting room, on the other side of the cottage, also accessed from the kitchen, boasts a pretty cast iron fireplace with decorative blue and white tiles. Double doors open into a further living space or library, allowing the flexibility to enjoy the spaces as two cosy retreats or one generous open-plan area. The further room has direct access to the garden via a glazed door.

Upstairs, the first floor landing leads to a spacious main bedroom with an east-facing aspect and views across The Fairstead and surrounding gardens. This room retains its original cast iron fireplace and benefits from an ensuite, complete with a dressing room, separate WC, and a bath with shower over.

There are two further bedrooms a double and a single, both enjoying views to the east. A family bathroom with a bath and overhead shower completes the upper floor.
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OUTSIDE

Holly Cottage is an attractive painted brick property with sash windows, occupying a quiet position on The Fairstead. The long, private garden is a particular highlight, fully enclosed and with some attractive brick and flint walls, it is filled with mature herbaceous borders, flowering shrubs, including lilac, roses, ceanothus, and apple trees.

There are several seating areas designed to capture views and sun and shade at different times of day, as well as a greenhouse, a shed. A side gate leads onto a peaceful loke providing pedestrian access to the village centre.

This delightful cottage is in need of updating, but offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy village life in one of North Norfolk’s most sought-after coastal locations.
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SITUATION

The village of Cley was formerly an old 18th Century port and still has many attractive brick and flint cottages alongside grander merchant’s houses.

Today it offers a range of high-quality shops on the doorstop including the Crab Pot Bookshop, Pinkfoot gallery, Cley smokehouse, Made in Cley pottery, and the renowned Picnic Fayre delicatessen.

The village benefits from a wonderful Grade 1 Listed church; the popular George Hotel and pub and the Three Swallows pub - the well-known Wiveton Hall Café is within walking distance of the village.

This is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Conservation Area, Cley has a fabulous shingle beach which is within easy walking distance, perfect for swimming or family picnics, and offers easy access to the saltmarshes and Blakeney Point with many ways of whiling away leisure hours including sailing, seal trips, cycling, golf, amazing coastal walking, and fine beaches. The Cley marshes wildlife reserve dates from 1926 and makes this one of the very best places for spectacular birdwatching.

Just 4 miles to the south is the Georgian market town of Holt, renowned for its attractive street frontages and for its wide and eclectic range of independent shops. As well as Bakers and Larners department store, there are boutiques, cafes and bars, doctors’ surgery, dentist, and post office. Holt is also home to Gresham’s pre-prep, prep, and senior schools, founded in 1555.

There is a buzz in the air in North Norfolk and the surrounding area enjoys everything on offer from locally sourced butchers, fishmongers and farmers markets to artisan bakers, cool coffee shops, restaurants, delicatessens, up-market farm shops and art galleries.
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TENURE & LAND REGISTRY

Freehold
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LOCAL AUTHORITY

North Norfolk District Council
Band D
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EPC: F
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide, they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us.

2. We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not tested any services, appliances or fittings. Measurements, floor plans, orientation and distances are given as approximate only and should not be relied on.
3. The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken. No assumption should be made that any contents are included in the sale.

4. We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation approval, statutory or regulatory permissions or consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of the property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or other consent has been obtained.

5. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property.

6. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. If these are required, you should include their terms in any contract between you and the seller.

7. Note to potential purchasers who intend to view the property; if there is any point of particular importance to you, we ask you to discuss this with us before you make arrangements to visit or request a viewing appointment.

8. Viewings are strictly by prior appointment through Jackson-Stops.
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DATE DETAILS PRODUCED

May 2025