Chapel Yard, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23

Offered for sale with no onward chain, Orchard House presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial detached family home, discreetly tucked away within a peaceful yard, just a short stroll from the quay and the heart of the ever popular seaside town of Wells-next-the-Sea. The bright and generously proportioned accommodation is arranged over three floors, offering a versatile layout ideally suited to modern family living. Equally, it would appeal to a couple seeking additional space for visiting family and friends, with flexible accommodation that can easily adapt to a variety of lifestyle requirements.

The ground floor comprises an entrance hall leading to a well appointed kitchen, which opens into the dining room, creating an excellent space for everyday living.  A generous double aspect sitting room enjoys an abundance of natural light and features an exposed brick fireplace with a garden room opening directly from it.  Also on this floor are a conservatory, a study and a cloakroom. The first floor offers four bedrooms and a family shower room with a staircase leading up to the impressive second floor principal bedroom suite, complete with an en suite shower room.  Enjoying windows to all four elevations, including French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony, this exceptional space takes full advantage of the far reaching views across the town's rooftops towards the sea.  Further benefits include gas-fired central heating, UPVC double glazed windows and doors and excellent scope for a new owner to update and personalise the property to their own taste, should they wish.

Homes of this size, character and potential rarely become available in such a peaceful yet central location.  Prospective purchasers should note that, in accordance with the seller's requirements, Homes for Wells will market the property for a minimum of 21 days before any offers are considered.

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 TBC.

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

OUTSIDE

Orchard House occupies an elevated position, set back from Chapel Yard behind an old brick and flint wall. A driveway to the side provides parking and leads to the attached garage.

To the front, there is a small lawned garden with timber gates to both sides of the house opening into the beautifully enclosed gardens that wrap around three sides of the property. Predominantly walled, the gardens feature shaped lawns, paved pathways, well stocked flower and shrub borders and a timber garden shed.