House For Sale £575,000
Walsingham

This Grade II Listed, Tudor house has been standing since the fifteenth century, through the plague, the destruction of the monasteries and various wars over the centuries. Through all of this time is has been welcoming people through its doors, just as it does today.

Once believed to have been a pilgrims hostel, it is a fine example of Tudor architecture, with its distinctive black and white frontage, in the centre of the village. Whilst it retains its period features, it is a beautiful family home, in what our vendors say is a "lovely village, with lovely people".

From the moment you enter the house, you are met with a homely feeling and our seller, who always wanted to own a period property, particularly having studied medieval history, stated "it's a privilege to live in a house like this".

The reception rooms display a wealth of character with their beams and exposed timbers, the cosy wood-burning stove and the boarded floors. The modernisation of the kitchen space and the provision for a shower room downstairs and a bathroom upstairs, plus the useful study/workroom, make for excellent modern day living space.

The outside space is a joy, the secret garden is held dear to our vendors. Since moving here they have engaged in a slower pace of life, enjoying the outdoors, Holkham beach being a particular favourite.

For all of its history and iconic status, our vendors feel a "big warm hug" when they are at home. It is time now for a new owner to feel the warmth of that hug…
 

WALSINGHAM The pretty, historic village of Walsingham offers beautiful countryside and a bustling community, attracting pilgrims, artists, birdwatchers and those seeking a slower pace of life.

The village has many period cottages and historic buildings, one of which is the Shirehall Museum, which was Walsingham's Georgian Courthouse. From here, you can access the Priory Gardens at Walsingham Abbey, well-known for the plethora of snowdrops found throughout the 18 acres of grounds and woodland. Whilst the Abbey House itself is privately occupied, the stunning grounds are open to the public and steeped in history to explore.

A short distance away is Walsingham Bridewell House of Correction, which was built back in 1787 on the site of an old Hospital and later extended in 1822. The House of Correction closed in 1861 and the prison has since survived virtually untouched.

Throughout the village you will find the Walsingham Farm Shop, Tea Rooms, Pubs, Cafes, Doctors' Surgery and also a primary school. Walsingham is also home to the famous Wells and Walsingham Light Railway, the world's longest 10 ¼ gauge miniature railway, which steams between the beautiful Abbey Village and the Norfolk seaside town of Wells-next-the-Sea.

Wells, with its sandy beach and pretty candy-striped huts, is a delightful coastal town and a haven for day trippers and holiday makers. There are plenty of ways to explore the waterways that surround the area. For a nautical adventure, jump aboard one of the Coastal Exploration Company's traditional wooden sailing boats and adventure hidden creeks, marshes and open sea. Or test your balance with a stand-up paddle boarding session with Barefoot SUP. With a bustling community, the town is well-serviced with a primary and secondary schools, plus a GP surgery and library.

Perfectly situated to enjoy idyllic village life and fulfil coastal desires, Walsingham offers the best of both.
 

SERVICES CONNECTED Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
 

COUNCIL TAX Band E. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING An Energy Performance Certificate is not required for this property due to it being Grade II listed. 

TENURE Freehold. 

AGENT'S NOTES A covenant states you cannot run any business from the property, detrimental to Walsingham's morality.
The vendors currently pay £150.00 per annum for a license with the Cleaves Trust to park to the rear of the property. 

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