Situated in a Conservation Area in the heart of Wells-next-the-Sea, just off The Buttlands, yet in a secluded walled setting, this detached residence of quality and character (which is not Grade Listed) does require some refurbishment but offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a unique property together with self-contained annexe, outbuildings and mature gardens with southerly aspect.
The main house briefly comprises reception hall, sitting room, dining room, garden room, kitchen/breakfast room, cellar, ancillary rooms, 3 first floor bedrooms, 1 with en-suite, family bathroom, second floor bedroom 4 with en-suite and a study. The self-contained 2 bedroom annexe also has bathroom, cloakroom, sitting/dining room and kitchen/breakfast room and its own private walled garden. Outbuildings include a large garage, cart shed and 2 former stables, now used for storage but offering scope for conversion (subject to the necessary permissions). Mature gardens wrap around the property providing privacy and seclusion and there is an attractive courtyard between the main house and annexe.
Wells-next-the-Sea has been a fishing and commercial port for nearly 600 years which still supports a thriving fishing fleet bringing in crabs, lobsters, mussels and whelks sold locally on the quayside and in nearby restaurants. With a growing number of leisure craft moorings, a lively, sociable sailing club, harbour and sea fishing trips, the town caters for every type of water activity including “gillying” -crabbing on the quayside. Situated a mile from the Quay, the stunning extensive sandy beach is ranked as one of the top 10 in the country by Telegraph Travel. Against a backdrop of Corsican pinewoods, the beach is home to the much publicised, iconic colourful beach huts, available to buy or rent daily.
From the top of town down to the Quay, Staithe Street provides visitors and locals with a wide variety of shops, cafes, galleries and food stores. For entertainment, the newly opened Wells Maltings offers live entertainment and exhibitions, whilst alongside the Quay, are all the usual popular traditional seaside attractions. Locals agree with The Times in March 2021 who voted Wells as one of the best places to live. Alongside coastal scenery, wildlife and water sports, the town has a primary and secondary school – both rated Good by Ofsted - as well as a library, doctor’s surgery and hospital providing a range of accessible and integrated health and well being services.
Mains water, mains drainage and mains electricity. Gas-fired central heating to both the main house and annexe. EPC Rating Bands: Main House - Band TBC, Annexe - Band TBC. North Norfolk District Council, Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EN. Council Tax Bands: Main House - Band F, Annexe - Band C.