West Runton

Location West Runton is a charming and highly sought-after village set along the stunning North Norfolk coast, perfectly positioned between the National Trust's Roman Camp woodlands and the sea. Just two miles from the bustling seaside towns of Sheringham and Cromer, the village offers a tranquil yet well-connected lifestyle with excellent access to local amenities.

This gentle coastal community boasts a range of everyday conveniences including local shops, a post office, popular cafe and restaurants, The Village Inn public house, the renowned Links Hotel and golf course, a historic church, and its own much-loved beach. The beach features a fascinating chalk reef-Britain's largest-ideal for rock pooling and nature enthusiasts. West Runton also benefits from strong transport links, with regular train and bus services along the A149 providing easy access to the surrounding coastal towns and to Norwich.

Nearby Sheringham offers a broader range of amenities including schools, medical services, a theatre, leisure centre, Tesco supermarket, and an array of independent shops. The area is also a paradise for walkers, with access to scenic cliff-top paths and the expansive National Trust estates of Sheringham Park and Felbrigg Hall. 

Description This spacious detached bungalow enjoys a peaceful, tucked away position right in the heart of the village-perfectly placed for easy access to local shops, restaurants and cafés, as well as scenic walks leading to the beach, the common, and the beautiful National Trust woodlands of Beeston and West Runton Heath.

Set within attractive, mature gardens backing onto woodland and the railway, the property offers well proportioned accommodation with excellent potential for buyers wishing to personalise and modernise to their own taste.

The layout includes an entrance porch and a welcoming reception hall with ample storage, leading to a light and airy dual aspect sitting/dining room featuring patio doors that open onto a covered seating area-ideal for enjoying the delightful south facing rear garden.
The kitchen is fitted with a wide range of units and provides access to the conservatory. There are three bedrooms, one benefitting from a compact en suite shower room cleverly positioned within the original built in cupboard. The services are already in place, offering an excellent opportunity to extend and upgrade the en suite within the principal bedroom if desired. Completing the accommodation is a family bathroom and a separate cloakroom.

Outside, the gardens a generous, well stocked and offer a charming outlook from the windows. There is ample off road parking and an attached garage which provides potential for further accommodation is desired, subject to planning and building regulation approval.

Other benefits include gas fired central heating and double glazing.

The bungalow is offered for sale with no onward chain and would be ideal for a couple with visiting relatives, a family or as an investment purchase.

The accommodation comprises;

Fully glazed uPVC front door with matching side panel to; 

Reception Hall 13' 3" x 8' 5" reducing to 6'11" (4.04m x 2.57m) Built-in shelved cupboard, further built-in airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder and slatted shelving, radiator, hatch to loft, door to:

 

Sitting/Dining Room 26' 6" x 11' 5" (8.08m x 3.48m) A spacious, light and airy dual aspect room with uPVC double glazed window to North aspect, sealed unit double glazed sliding patio doors to South aspect giving access to a covered patio, brick fireplace with tiled hearth currently housing a gas flame effect fire (this is disconnected and needs replacing), TV aerial point, satellite cables, two radiators, wall lights. 

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 14' 4" x 9' 9" reducing to 8'3" (4.37m x 2.97m) Fitted with a wide range of base and drawer units with working surfaces over, matching wall units, single bowl/single drainer sink with mixer tap, space and plumbing for dishwasher, integrated single electric oven, gas hob and extractor over, space for fridge freezer, built in broom cupboard, tiled splash back, radiator, uPVC double glazed window and door to; 

Conservatory 11' 4" x 7' 6" (3.45m x 2.29m) Of part brick/part uPVC double glazed construction with polycarbonate roof, plumbing for a washing machine and glazed door to covered patio area. 

Bedroom 1 15' 5" x 11' 6" (4.7m x 3.51m) uPVC double glazed window to North aspect, overlooking the lovely front garden, radiator, TV aerial point, wall and ceiling light, double doors opening to;  

En-suite (Formerly the double wardrobe) with tiled walls, wall hung basin with taps, electric shower and tray, extractor fan. 

Bedroom 2 14' 46" x 12' 2" (5.44m x 3.71m) uPVC double glazed window to South aspect offering view over the garden and neighbouring woodland, radiator, TV aerial point, telephone point, built in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf. 

Bedroom 3 12' 2" x 8' 4" (3.71m x 2.54m) uPVC double glazed window to West aspect, radiator, built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf, telephone point, TV aerial point, radiator. 

Shower Room 9' 4" x 7' 10" reducing to 4'3" (2.84m x 2.39m) Fitted with a large shower cubicle with sliding door and electric shower, pedestal basin with taps, low level WC, radiator, side aspect sealed unit double glazed window with obscure glass, mirror, light and shaver point, fully tiled walls, extractor fan. 

Cloakroom Fitted with a low-level WC wall mounted basin with taps and tiled splash back, radiator, side aspect sealed unit double glazed window with obscure glass. 

Outside The property is approached via a tarmac driveway offering off road parking for up to three vehicles and giving access to the ATTACHED GARAGE 20'6" x 8'9" (6.25m x 2.67m) with an up and over door, a wall mounted gas boiler providing central heating and hot water, together with a workbench, shelving, power and lighting.
To the front, the property enjoys an attractive garden predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by a mature mixed hedge. Well stocked beds and borders feature an array of flowers, shrubs and trees, creating year round colour and interest. A paved seating area adjacent to the front door offers an ideal spot to relax and watch the sunset in the summer months.
The south facing rear garden features a paved terrace with a glass covered pergola, providing a sheltered area from which to enjoy the garden in all seasons. Beyond the patio, the garden is laid to lawn with well tended borders planted with a variety of flowers, shrubs and specimen trees. The garden backs onto the railway with a small woodland and brook beyond the boundary to the side, offering a sense of tranquillity and natural outlook. Gates to both sides of the bungalow provide convenient access to the front garden. 

Services All mains services. 

Local Authority/Council Tax North Norfolk District Council, Holt Road, Cromer, NR2 79EN.
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Council Tax: D

 

EPC Rating The Energy Rating for this property is C. A full Energy Performance Certificate available on request. 

Important Agent Note Intending purchasers will be asked to provide original Identity Documentation and Proof of Address before solicitors are instructed.
The vendors contribute towards the upkeep of The Hurn - approximately £150 donation per year. 

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