Holt Road, Cley, Holt, Norfolk, NR25

Nestled off the village green in the coastal village of Cley next the Sea, Lime Kiln Cottage is a charming 17th-century brick and flint property. It features four bedrooms, a converted annexe (‘Johnnie’s Barn’, a successful holiday let), and a traditional barn with potential for further conversion (subject to planning). This property offers both family living and investment potential in a picturesque Norfolk village.

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MAIN HOUSE GROUND FLOOR
- Living room
- Kitchen
- Second reception room
- Downstairs bedroom/office
- Utility room
- Downstairs shower room
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FIRST FLOOR
- Main bedroom
- Second double room
- Large single room
- Family Bathroom
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JOHNNIES BARN
- Annex with separate dwelling status
- Open plan living room/ kitchen
- Downstairs twin bedroom
- WC
- Separate shower room
- Upstairs double bedroom
- Vaillant air source heat pump, installed September 2024
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OUTSIDE
- large barn currently used as storage but could become integral to the house STP
- separate workshop
- gravel parking area
- 2 south-facing courtyard gardens
- large lawned garden
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DRIVING DISTANCES (approx.)
- Blakeney 1.5 miles
- Holt 4 miles
- Sheringham 8 miles
- Norwich 29 miles (International airport and mainline trains to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge)
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SITUATION
Cley next the Sea is a picturesque village on the north Norfolk coast in England, known for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and thriving wildlife. Once an important medieval port, Cley (pronounced "Cly") is now a peaceful destination famous for its salt marshes, shingle beach, and traditional flint cottages.
A major highlight of Cley is the Cley Marshes Nature Reserve, one of the UK’s most renowned birdwatching spots, managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. The reserve attracts a variety of bird species, making it a paradise for nature lovers.
The village is also home to the iconic Cley Windmill, a beautifully restored 18th-century mill that now serves as a guesthouse. Narrow streets, artisan shops, pubs, a delicatessen, and a historic church (St. Margaret’s) add to Cley’s charm. It is a wonderful place to explore coastal paths and enjoy the unspoiled Norfolk coastline, in this tranquil setting.
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DESCRIPTION

Nestled just off the village green in the sought-after coastal village of Cley next the Sea, Lime Kiln Cottage is a delightful 17th-century brick and flint property brimming with character and charm. This spacious home offers four bedrooms, along with a fully converted annexe, ‘Johnnie’s Barn’, which is currently a successful holiday let. Additionally, the property boasts a fabulous traditional barn, offering great potential for further conversion into living accommodation (subject to planning).
With its idyllic location, historical appeal, and versatile outbuildings, Lime Kiln Cottage presents a rare opportunity for both family living and investment potential in one of Norfolk’s most picturesque villages.

Entering Lime Kiln Cottage through a south-facing half-glazed front door, you are welcomed into a charming double aspect living room, filled with natural light. A large brick inglenook fireplace with a Franco Belge dual fuel log burner forms its focal point. Beautiful Norfolk pamment flooring runs throughout, adding to the cottage’s historic charm, while two useful storage cupboards provide practical space.
To the right of the living room lies a delightful kitchen featuring a 4-oven oil-fired Aga set in a large fireplace. A floor-to-ceiling cupboard offers ample storage for crockery, whilst vintage Habitat fitted units with oak stave worktops run along the north side. A large farmhouse kitchen table offers the perfect setting for entertaining. Traditional quarry-tiled flooring runs throughout, enhancing the classic country feel. Beyond the kitchen, you'll find a summer kitchen with east-facing skylights and windows, white fitted units, a Bosch oven, induction hob, and space for both washing machine and dryer. A useful downstairs shower room with a wooden floor completes this part of the house.
To the left of the main entrance, at the opposite end of the house, is a second reception room featuring an Aga log burner, tongue-and-groove panelling on the walls, and windows to the south and west. This room leads into a versatile space currently used as a downstairs bedroom, which could equally serve as a home office. This room offers a west-facing window.
Upstairs, you'll find three further bedrooms and a family bathroom, all with wooden floorboards. The main bedroom showcases fabulous old beams and windows on both the north and south sides. A spacious hallway is lined with bookshelves and cupboards, providing useful storage. The family bathroom features classic white sanitary ware, including a bath, WC, and sink, with an immersion for hot water housed in a traditional airing cupboard.
Adjacent to the bathroom is a large single room with built-in storage. The third bedroom at the west end of the house is a further large double room with views to the West, overlooking the water meadows towards Wiveton Church.
Johnnie’s Barn
A beautifully converted annexe, currently operating as a successful two-bedroom holiday let with The Blakeney Cottage Company.
Entering through the kitchen, you are welcomed into a stunning, light-filled, double-height living space, complete with underfloor heating, and a log burner for cosy evenings. West-facing bi-fold doors open onto a private dining area, perfect for enjoying the afternoon sun. The contemporary kitchen features sleek white fitted units, a Bosch oven with extractor, and an induction hob.
The ground floor also offers a charming twin bedroom, a shower room, and a separate WC.
A wooden staircase leads to a superb double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, complemented by a south-facing double doors and a Juliet balcony, flooding the space with natural light.
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OUTSIDE
Lime Kiln Cottage offers off-street parking and three delightful garden areas, each with its own unique appeal. At the front, a private, south-facing courtyard provides a charming, sun-trap terrace, complemented by well-established herbaceous borders. A stunning wisteria-draped pergola creates a serene, shaded seating area, perfect for summer dining.
At the rear, another courtyard features a pedestrian gate leading to the road. This garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a striking capped flint well at its centre. A small, private terrace adjoining Johnnie’s Barn offers a peaceful space for guests.
To the side of the annexe is a versatile workshop, ideal for use as a studio or gym. Behind the annexe, a generous upper garden awaits, surrounded by mature Horse Chestnut, Ash, and Holme Oak trees.
A large, unconverted brick and flint barn adjoins the parking area with timber sliding garage doors at the south end, and access from the garden to the north. This is a fabulous space currently used as storage which, subject to planning, could be converted into further accommodation either for the main house or as an additional annexe. A pre-application enquiry for its conversion to single-unit holiday accommodation was submitted in 2020 and received a favourable response from the council at the time.
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LOCAL AUTHORITY
North Norfolk Council tax band F
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TENURE
Freehold
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SERVICES
Mains electricity, water, sewage. Oil fired Aga in the main house. Air source heating in Johnnie’s barn
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DIRECTIONS
What 3 words///looks.crunching.pairings
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DATE DETAILS PRODUCED
April 2025
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

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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.

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