The Street, Honing

GUIDE PRICE £325,000-£350,000 Set within the open landscapes of the Norfolk countryside, Strykers Cottage offers a lifestyle shaped by heritage, comfort, and everyday ease. This historic one-bedroom home has been thoughtfully renovated, bringing together original character, a modern open-plan living space, and a well-maintained south-west facing garden. Its rare 1700s Blacksmiths Forge, with power and flexible storage, adds a remarkable dimension and development potential (stpp), complemented by a studio-ready converted garage that can be adapted to creative pursuits, home working or commercial opportunity. With a new roof, immaculate interiors, and features that support both quiet living and practical needs, Strykers Cottage presents a distinctive opportunity to embrace village life with character and possibility.

Honing

The Street is the central thoroughfare of Honing, a charming village and civil parish in Norfolk that retains a strong sense of community. At its heart is the historic parish church, which hosts regular services and village events, while the nearby village hall is used for clubs, meetings, and seasonal activities. With North Walsham only a short drive away, residents benefit from the wide range of amenities available, including supermarkets, independent retailers, cafés, and healthcare facilities. North Walsham also provides access to both primary and secondary schools, offering convenient options for families.

Transport links in the area are practical, Norwich a 20 minute train ride from neighbouring Worstead and road connections allowing easy travel to surrounding towns. For those drawn to the Norfolk coast, the historic village of Happisburgh is within a short drive, offering sandy beaches, coastal walking routes, and striking countryside views.

Strykers Cottage & The Forge

In the rural Norfolk countryside, on the edge of the village and civil parish of Honing, Strykers Cottage sits with a quiet confidence. This historic one-bedroom home carries the character of its past with ease, its original features thoughtfully preserved while offering a lifestyle shaped around comfort, creativity, and the surrounding landscape.

A large oak built porch creates a fitting first impression, practical, welcoming, and instantly atmospheric. It’s the sort of space that feels part of the countryside itself, a natural pause between long walks and warm interiors. Here, the current owners stack their firewood and keep a bench for shedding coats and boots after days spent exploring the nearby lanes and fields.

To the left, the converted garage extends the home’s potential. Currently used as a studio with power, water and drainage, it easily adapts to whatever rhythm a new owner brings, homeworking, craft, storage, or even the possibility of becoming a self-contained annexe. To the right, the main entrance leads into an indoor porch, setting the tone for the cottage’s immaculate interiors. Fully renovated within the last five years, the home blends its heritage with an understated modern finish.

At its centre lies an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living room, a single, flowing space designed for everyday ease. Brand-new wooden flooring runs throughout, grounding the cottage in warm, natural tones. The kitchen’s farmhouse cabinetry, Sapele worktops, integrated appliances, and dedicated utility zones create a refined yet practical workspace. Opposite, the living area draws the eye to its brick-built fireplace with inset wood burner, while French doors open onto the garden, allowing light and greenery to shape the mood of the room. A stylish ground-floor shower room completes the level, finished with a classic three-piece suite and thoughtful panelling.

Upstairs, the first-floor landing opens into a peaceful double bedroom, its built-in storage carefully concealed to maintain the room’s calm simplicity. The private en-suite offers a walk-in shower, hand basin, toilet, heated towel rail, and a distinct Japanese-style sit-in bathtub, an unexpected luxury that suits the cottage’s balance of heritage and modern comfort. A door reveals the boiler and additional eaves storage for seasonal belongings.

Outside, the south-west facing garden is a private and manageable space, with a lawn, patio seating area, planted beds, and an enclosed pergola that keeps outdoor essentials discreetly stored through the colder months. To the front, an additional lawn sits beside the historic Blacksmiths Forge, an extraordinary feature of the property. Dating from the 1700s and equipped with power, the Forge remains a working space, the hearth having been rebuilt to original specifications. With sectioned storage and an insulated versatile second store, it offers a unique opportunity for development (subject to planning permission), whether for commercial use, conversion into the cottage, or a holiday let/rental.

In 2020, both Strykers Cottage and the Forge received a new roof, securing their future as much as honouring their past.

Strykers Cottage is a unique blend of history, craftsmanship, and contemporary living, tucked within a quiet Norfolk village yet rich with creative potential. With its beautifully renovated interiors, working Forge, adaptable outbuildings, and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces, it offers a lifestyle shaped by character, convenience, and the surrounding countryside.

Agents note

Freehold

One allocated off-road parking space.

£120 p/a for the use of the village hall car park all year round.

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