The Buttlands, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23

Square House Maisonette is an exceptional town house offering substantial and beautifully presented accommodation arranged over 3 storeys, set within a landmark Grade II Listed building on The Buttlands, one of Wells-next-the-Sea’s most prestigious and sought after addresses.  Believed to date back to circa 1825, this distinguished building originally served as the town’s doctor’s surgery before being thoughtfully converted into grand residences in the 1970s.  It now stands proudly among the elegant Georgian and Victorian properties that frame The Buttlands — a picturesque, tree-lined square where properties seldom come to market.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a permanent residence or a sophisticated second home in the heart of North Norfolk's coastal charm.  The maisonette has been impeccably refurbished by the current owner, blending period character with stylish modern living.  With its own private entrance, the property welcomes you into a reception hallway with a boot room and cloakroom, leading to a well appointed kitchen/breakfast room and a generously sized sitting/dining room.  On the first floor, a central landing gives access to 3 double bedrooms, including a luxurious principal suite with en suite shower room.  There is also a high specification family bathroom and a dedicated laundry room.  A real highlight is the versatile basement, comprising 2 rooms with barrel vaulted brick ceilings - ideal for use as a media room, games room, wine cellar, or home office.

Further features include gas-fired central heating with traditional style column radiators, tall ceilings with decorative moulded cornices, deep skirting boards, original fireplaces to several rooms and 6 large sash windows offering delightful views over The Buttlands.  This exclusive offering combines timeless elegance with modern comfort in one of North Norfolk's most desirable locations.

Wells-next-the-Sea has been a commercial and fishing port for nearly 600 years and still supports a thriving fishing fleet bringing in a catch of, predominantly, shellfish 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 extensive sandy beach is often ranked as one of the top 10 in the country by travel journals. Set against a backdrop of Corsican pinewoods, the stunning beach is home to the much publicised, iconic colourful beach huts, which are available to buy or can be rented 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 speciality food stores. For entertainment, the recently opened Wells Maltings offers live entertainment and exhibitions, whilst alongside the Quay, are all the usual popular traditional seaside attractions. 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 cottage 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 radiators.  EPC Rating Band n/a (exempt as Grade II Listed).

North Norfolk District Council, Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EN.  Council Tax Band B.

AGENTS NOTE

Square House Maisonette is being offered for sale on a 999 year lease from 2017. A quarterly service charge is payable (currently £250 per quarter) covering buildings insurance, lighting and cleaning of communal areas, gardening to the front of the property and accountancy fees for the management company. A annual ground rent also applies of £1.

RECEPTION HALL

8.82m x 1.47m (28' 11" x 4' 10")
Marble steps lead from the side of The Square House to the the property's own entrance door with fluted pilasters and fanlight over. Black and white geometric tiled floor, 2 column radiators and doors to the kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, sitting room and cellar.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

4.71m x 3.27m (15' 5" x 10' 9")
A range of fitted Shaker style base and wall units with marble worktops and upstands incorporating a recessed one and a half bowl sink unit and drainer, mixer tap and filtered water tap. Breakfast bar with space under for stools, black gas-fired Aga, integrated dishwasher and recess for an American style fridge freezer. Tiled floor, column radiator, sash window overlooking The Buttlands and an opening to the sitting room.

BOOT ROOM

3.20m x 2.38m (10' 6" x 7' 10")
A range of fitted Shaker style base and wall units with marble worktops and upstands incorporating a recessed sink unit, mixer tap. Integrated dishwasher, tiled floor, column radiator, space for coat hooks and shoe storage etc. Sash window to the rear with fitted plantation shutters, staircase to the first floor landing and a door to the cloakroom.

CLOAKROOM

1.67m x 0.88m (5' 6" x 2' 11")
Wash basin, concealed cistern WC, tiled floor and splashbacks, radiator, extractor fan and a window to the rear with obscured glass.

SITTING/DINING ROOM

5.44m x 4.71m (17' 10" x 15' 5")
Feature cast iron fireplace with a marble surround and mantel, 2 column radiators and 2 sash windows overlooking The Buttlands with original shutters.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Spacious first floor landing with room for freestanding furniture, small built-in storage cupboard, column radiator and doors to the 3 bedrooms, family bathroom and laundry room.

BEDROOM 1

4.27m x 3.85m (14' 0" x 12' 8")
Walk-in wardrobe cupboard, feature fireplace, 2 column radiators, sash window to the rear and a door leading into:

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

2.41m x 1.66m (7' 11" x 5' 5")
A white suite comprising a large shower cubicle with a chrome mixer shower, wall mounted wash basin and concealed cistern WC. Tiled floor and splashbacks, chrome towel radiator, built-in shelved cupboard, extractor fan.

BEDROOM 2

5.18m x 4.93m (17' 0" x 16' 2")
Feature cast iron fireplace with a painted timber surround, 3 column radiators, built-in wardrobe cupboard and 2 sash windows overlooking The Buttlands with fitted plantation shutters.

BEDROOM 3

3.50m x 3.19m (11' 6" x 10' 6")
Feature cast iron fireplace with a painted timber surround, column radiator, built-in dressing table and an arched sash window overlooking The Buttlands with fitted plantation shutters.

FAMILY BATHROOM

2.95m x 2.43m (9' 8" x 8' 0") at widest points.
A white suite comprising a freestanding bath with a shower mixer tap, large shower cubicle with a chrome mixer shower, vanity storage unit incorporating a wash basin, WC. Tiled floor and splashbacks, column radiator and a further chrome towel radiator, extractor fan and a sash window to the side with fitted plantation shutters.

LAUNDRY ROOM

2.24m x 1.52m (7' 4" x 5' 0")
Worktop with spaces and plumbing under for a washing machine and tumble dryer, Vaillant gas-fired boiler, hot water cylinder, tiled floor, column radiator and a sash window to the side with obscured glass.

BASEMENT

Versatile basement space with barrel vaulted brick ceilings, suitable for a variety of different uses such as media room, games room, wine cellar, or home office etc. Comprising:
BASEMENT ROOM 1
4.46m x 3.34m (14' 8" x 10' 11") - Staircase to ground floor with arched recess under, further arched recess with hatch to ground level outside, wall lights, column radiator. Opening to:
BASEMENT ROOM 2
4.45m x 3.20m (14' 7" x 10' 6") - Wall lights, column radiator.

OUTSIDE

The Square House stands a little way back from The Buttlands behind an attractive deep shrub border. To the rear of the building, there is room for bike storage etc and a small yard outside providing space for refuse bins. Unrestricted parking may be taken on The Buttlands.