Hilltop, Cley, Holt, NR25

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this traditional semidetached period cottage situated in an elevated position with wonderful coastal views from the first floor. Located in Cley-next-the-Sea, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property offers potential for updating or extending (subject to planning permission). Sitting within 0.2 acre (stms) __________ GROUND FLOOR - Kitchen breakfast room - Study/Snug - Sitting room - Dining room - Utility room - Bathroom - Porch/boot room - Garden room __________ FIRST FLOOR - 3 double bedrooms - Single bedroom - Family bathroom - Walk through wardrobe __________ OTHER - Plot stretches from Hill Top to Anterton Hill with access from both - Formerly two cottages that have been used as one house for many years __________ OUTSIDE - Established south facing garden - Greenhouse - Ornamental pond - Double garage and private parking - Outbuilding with potential for studio or similar __________ DRIVING DISTANCES (approx.) - Blakeney 1.4 miles - Holt 4 miles - Sheringham 8 miles - Norwich 29 miles (International airport and mainline trains to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge) __________ SITUATION The village of Cley was formerly an old 18th Century port and still has many attractive brick and flint cottages alongside grander merchant's houses. Today it offers an eclectic range of shops on the doorstop including the Crab Pot Bookshop, Pinkfoot gallery, Cley smokehouse, Made in Cley, the renowned Picnic Fayre delicatessen. The village benefits from a wonderful church, two pubs and the well-known Wiveton Hall Café is within walking distance of the village. This is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Conservation Area, Cley has a fabulous shingle beach which is within easy walking distance, perfect for swimming or family picnics, and offers easy access to the saltmarshes and Blakeney Point with many ways of whiling away leisure hours including sailing, seal trips, cycling, golf, amazing coastal walking and fine beaches. The Cley marshes wildlife reserve dates from 1926 and makes this one of the very best places for spectacular birdwatching. Just 4 miles to the south is the Georgian market town of Holt, renowned for its attractive street frontages and for its wide and eclectic range of independent shops. As well as Bakers and Larners department store, there are boutiques, cafes and bars, dentist and post office and nearby Kelling has a doctors' surgery. Holt is also home to Gresham's pre-prep, prep, and senior schools, founded in 1555 __________ DESCRIPTION Clare Cottage is believed to have been part of the settlement on Hill Top that dates from the 1600's, this charming brick and flint property was formerly two cottages however the current vendors have used it as one home for many years. Today it offers potential for updating or even extending to take full advantage of wonderful elevated coastal views. The front door opens to a small lobby/boot room within a newly constructed single storey extension, from here a glazed door opens into a south facing garden room that links the two sides of the house on the ground floor. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall units, with an integrated electric oven and hob. There is space for a table and chairs within this room. On this side of the house there is also a cosy snug/study with built in book shelving. The dining room is located on the west side of the property, accessed via the garden room, it has the original pamment tiled floor, west and east aspect and useful under stair storage cupboard. From this room you can access the utility room where there is an exterior side door, and beyond this a downstairs bathroom with bath and shower over. The sitting room is a bright and sunny room that overlooks the garden and benefits from south and west aspect and an open fireplace. The two original sets of stairs lead up to the first floor, one on either side of the property. Upstairs there are 3 double bedrooms and a single bedroom along with a family bathroom and a walk-through storage room. On the north side of the cottage, you get the full benefit of the coastal views from the first floor. There is plenty of scope to reconfigure or extend the cottage on the west or south subject to necessary planning permissions. __________ OUTSIDE Set within 0.2 acres (stms), the land sits between Hill Top to Anterton Hill with access from both lanes, but vehicular access is from Anterton Hill where there is an enclosed private parking area and double garage. The garden sits to the south of the house, it is nicely established with mature herbaceous borders, shrubs and trees and there is a paved area of terrace adjacent to the property. An original outhouse is currently used for storage, but it offers lots of opportunity for a studio or similar, as it benefits from a separate WC. To the west side of the house a paved area provides useful side access and utility space, here there is a pedestrian gate onto Hill Top. The property also has right of access through a pedestrian tunnel that connects to Hill Top on the east end of the property; and this is owned by and connected to the neighbouring property. Hill Top is a narrow no through lane, that leads to other properties and a footpath into the village, it is not possible to park on this side of the house. Whether it be updated or extended this cottage is in a fantastic quiet location with a generous garden in this highly sought-after North Norfolk coastal village. __________ LOCAL AUTHORITY North Norfolk District Council Band D __________ TENURE Freehold __________ SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage, oil fired central heating. __________ DIRECTIONS On the A149 coast road from Salthouse proceed into Cley and take the left-hand turn to Old Woman's Lane then the immediate right-hand road to Anterton Hill, proceed up this road and the property can be found on your right with white gates marked Clare Cottage. . __________ DATE DETAILS PRODUCED March 2023 __________ IMPORTANT NOTICE 1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide, they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us. 2. We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not tested any services, appliances or fittings. Measurements, floor plans, orientation and distances are given as approximate only and should not be relied on. 3. The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken. No assumption should be made that any contents are included in the sale. 4. We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation approval, statutory or regulatory permissions or consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of the property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or other consent has been obtained. 5. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property. 6. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. If these are required, you should include their terms in any contract between you and the seller. 7. Note to potential purchasers who intend to view the property; we would politely ask you discuss with our staff if there is any point of particular importance to you, before you make arrangements to visit or plan a viewing appointment. 8. Viewings are strictly by prior appointment.