Chestnuts is an exciting opportunity to purchase a fabulous individual architect designed house in a convenient location just a couple of minutes' walk from the Quay and the centre of the seaside town of Wells-next-the-Sea. The property stands in grounds once forming the orchard to the adjacent Mill House and was designed by the late father of the current owner and built in 1974 in a style inspired by mid-century modern Scandinavian summer house design.
This design cleverly allows for lots of natural light throughout its two-storey accommodation, with many large sliding windows positioned to overlook the south facing gardens. Despite being 50 years old, the main living space is ideally suited for modern living with a large vaulted open plan living/dining room with a wood-burning stove and kitchen off. There is also a ground floor double bedroom and shower room. The open tread staircase leads up to the first floor landing which is galleried to the living area below and provides access to the 2 upstairs double bedrooms, both with full height vaulted ceilings and double aspect windows. Outside, the property has extensive driveway and an attractive good sized south facing garden.
Individual detached properties this close to the Quay are rare and Chestnuts, offered for sale with no onward chain, would be suitable for a comfortable permanent home or a holiday retreat with lettings potential. Some of the furniture, fixtures and fittings are also available by separate negotiation.
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. Electric night storage heating. EPC Rating Band TBC.
North Norfolk District Council, Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EN. Council Tax Band C.