A newly restored Grade II Listed house over 3-storeys with 4 bedrooms, parking and gardens and self contained shop with income potential.
DESCRIPTION
33 Staithe Street is a substantial Grade II Listed town house with the added benefit of a small shop frontage. It is a brick and flint building of interesting architectural and historical significance having once boasted, it is believed, grounds of probably nearly 3 acres from the Buttlands to the south down to the Quay to the north. In 1667 it was owned by William Newgate who may well have been the property's first resident and who, no doubt, gave his name to Newgates Lane.
Around the time of 1724, part of the building was, as so many were in Wells-next-the-Sea, a public house. Later in their history, the old buildings in Staithe Street were extended forward with shops being built onto the original facades.
The property has been given a new lease of life and is fresh onto the market having been totally renovated to an exceptional standard. With 4 bedroom accommodation over 3 floors, the building retains all of its historical charm and features whilst exuding a new contemporary, sophisticated and spacious feel.
SITUATION
Wells-next-the-Sea is an attractive Georgian coastal town with good access to the market towns of Fakenham and King's Lynn. Holt and Norwich are also within easy motoring distance. Wells-next-the-Sea has many amenities and leisure activities on offer in the town or closeby in the neighbouring coastal villages including, sailing, bird watching, walking, first class accommodation and restaurants, nursery, primary and secondary schools, doctor's surgery, bank and a full range of shops.
The Quay is still the hub of the town with the familiar sight of "gillying" - fishing for shore crabs and the resident Dutch sailing ketch Albatross alongside the small fishing fleet and growing number of leisure craft. The beach, a mile along the beach road and accessible via the sea wall walk, car or the small railway, boasts beautiful sands, dunes and colourful beach huts fringing the pinewoods.
A gate from Staithe Street opens to a common entrance, shared with number 35. The front door opens to:
RECEPTION HALL
Oak floor. Staircase to first floor. Door to garden.
GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM 1
4.40m x 4.00m (14' 6 x 13' 2)
Sash window with box shutters, Georgian fireplace with slate hearth, display shelving with cupboard below. Original cornice. Built-in cupboard with plumbing for washing-machine.
GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM
Glazed cubicle, basin and W.C. Heated towel rail, oak floor, limestone tiles.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
with STUDY AREA and fitted bookshelves.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
4.60m x 4.30m (15' 2 x 14' 2)
Fitted with a range of softclosing cupboards and drawers under polished stone composite worktops with a sink & drainer and a matching island unit. Integrated fridge-freezer, hob & oven with extractor over and dishwasher. Sash window, oak floor.
SITTING ROOM
5.40m x 4.70m (17' 9 x 15' 5)
Tall sash window, stripped pine fireplace with slate hearth, original cornice and oak floor.
BEDROOM 2
3.80m x 3.70m (12' 4 x 12' 2)
Dormer window and two conservation rooflights.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Basin, W.C. and bath with shower attachment. Tiled splashbacks. Heated towel rail.
BEDROOM 3
4.10m x 3.00m (13' 5 x 10')
Vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers.
BATHROOM
Basin, W.C. and bath with shower attachment. Heated towel rail.
BEDROOM 4
2.80m x 1.70m (9' 2 x 5' 5)
Vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers.
OUTSIDE
To the rear of the house is an enclosed lawned garden. There is a vehicular access to the rear from Newgates Lane with parking for two cars in tandem.
THE SHOP
The shop is a self-contained unit with double-fronted windows and a retail area at ground level (4.90m x 4.10m (16' 1 x 13' 6)) with steps leading to a basement retail area (5.20m x 5.10m (17' 2 x 16' 9)).
The shop provides a rare opportunity to provide an income in the region of £10,000 p.a. or to run one's own business from home.
SERVICES
Mains water, mains electricity, mains drainage and mains gas.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
North Norfolk District Council, Holt Road, Cromer. Telephone 01263 513811.