Cromer Road, Hunstanton, PE36

Standing completely in a league of its own, Chapel Cottage is a rare and truly unique coastal home in the heart of Old Hunstanton. You simply will not find another property like this in the area, combining a rich piece of local history with uninterrupted sea views straight across The Wash and some of the most breathtaking sunsets on the East Coast

Commissioned in 1905 by the Bishop of Norwich to adjoin his grand summer residence, Chapel Cottage was originally built to house his personal staff. Today, it stands as a property of extraordinary distinction and individuality.

Bursting with authentic character, the cottage showcases beautiful timber sash windows, soaring ceiling heights, exposed structural beams, and original open fireplace. What elevates this home into a category of its own is that, unlike its neighbouring counterpart, Chapel Cottage is unlisted, presenting the discerning buyer with unprecedented freedom to reimagine, extend, and craft an incomparable coastal masterpiece (STPP).

Enter through the front door into a generous, characterful reception hallway curving gently to the left, introducing the home’s distinctive flow. This opens into an expansive living and dining area with exposed timber beams and an original fireplace, anchored by a handsome wooden staircase rising to the first floor.

At the rear of the reception space, an oversized bay window with French doors frames views across the grounds and opens straight onto the patio. The ground floor also offers a dedicated study/home office, a fitted kitchen, and a downstairs bathroom. This wing offers exceptional scope to reconfigure into a grand, seamless open-plan kitchen and dining zone.

The upper level comprises two well-proportioned double bedrooms, both featuring generous built-in storage, with the one bedroom enjoying a private en-suite.

Architectural Potential: The roofline lends itself perfectly to the addition of two rear dormer windows, which would dramatically enlarge both bedrooms and maximise the elevated panoramic views over the garden and the sea.

To the rear lies a wonderfully generous and private garden, offering a rare blank canvas ready for the incoming buyer to design their dream coastal sanctuary. Complete with an existing patio area and a detached summerhouse, the space has fantastic natural structure and mature boundaries, providing immense potential for bespoke landscaping, outdoor entertaining zones, or sunken fire-pit seating to make the most of those evening sunsets.
At the front you approach via a sweeping shared carriage driveway serving just three exclusive properties on the private enclave, the cottage benefits from its own dedicated driveway providing comfortable parking for multiple vehicles and front garden.

Chapel Cottage enjoys an enviable position in the highly sought-after village of Old Hunstanton, renowned for its tranquil, residential charm and direct access to the beach and coastal path. Just a short stroll or drive away, the bustling seaside town of Hunstanton offers a wonderful range of everyday amenities and lifestyle facilities, including independent boutiques, popular cafés, traditional pubs, and well-regarded restaurants along the seafront. The town also benefits from high street and independant supermarkets, a selection of highly-rated education settings, a leisure centre, and the iconic Hunstanton Green and traditional seaside attractions, including the famous striped cliffs. Golf enthusiasts are also well catered for, with the renowned Royal West Norfolk Golf Club just moments away in Brancaster. For those commuting or exploring further afield, the historic market town of King's Lynn is easily accessible by car, offering mainline rail links directly into London King's Cross.