Top Common, East Runton

3 Bedroom Detached House for sale in East Runton

Location Located just a mile west of Cromer and three miles from Sheringham, East Runton is a picturesque coastal village that blends natural beauty with everyday convenience. Set around two tranquil village commons, this well-served community offers an appealing lifestyle for those seeking a slower pace without compromising on amenities.

The village boasts a friendly local shop, two welcoming pubs, and a popular restaurant-perfect for relaxed evenings and connecting with the community. Surrounded by some of Norfolk's most treasured landscapes, East Runton lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Nearby National Trust gems like Felbrigg Hall, Roman Camp Heath, and Incleborough Hill offer endless opportunities for walking, cycling, and embracing the outdoors.

The sandy beach is home to a stretch of the largest chalk reef in Europe and is popular with snorkelers, divers, and surfers alike. The coastal path provides miles of beautiful walks with breathtaking views.

With regular bus links to Cromer, Sheringham, and Norwich, East Runton offers both serenity and connection-ideal for those ready to enjoy life at a gentler rhythm, whether for weekend escapes or a permanent coastal retreat.

Top Common, set slightly inland of the coast road, is a picturesque green and leafy area with a wildlife pond frequented by ducks and geese and a small children's play area.  

Description This superb detached family home enjoys a wonderfully private position at the end of a quiet, exclusive road serving a small collection of detached properties built in the 1990s. Nestled within beautifully stocked, mature gardens, the property backs onto a former railway embankment which, over the years, has evolved into a stunning private woodland extending to approximately 0.25 acres. Included within the sale, this enchanting space is a haven for wildlife and offers a truly idyllic setting.

Designed to take full advantage of its surroundings, the house enjoys lovely views across Top Common from the sitting room, dining room and principal bedroom. Equally charming is the rear aspect, where the garden opens out to the woodland, creating a peaceful and picturesque outlook. The accommodation is generous, light and airy throughout, beginning with a welcoming reception hall with a cloakroom. The spacious sitting room benefits from a dual aspect and opens into a conservatory that overlooks the rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with attractive Shaker-style units and wood-block worktops, and flows into the dual-aspect dining room via an archway, while a stable door leads to a small utility area.

Upstairs, there are three comfortable double bedrooms and a stylish, modern bathroom featuring a double-ended bath and a separate shower cubicle. The gardens are well stocked and mature, and include a charming log cabin art studio/home office.

Additional features include off-road parking for three vehicles, a detached double garage, gas central heating, uPVC double glazing and a good level of insulation throughout. This delightful home would be ideal for a family or a couple who enjoy hosting visiting friends and relatives.

An internal viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the lifestyle and setting this exceptional property has to offer.
 

Reception Hall Part-glazed timber front door to reception hall, radiator, side aspect uPVC double-glazed window, stairs to first floor, understairs storage cupboard, telephone and broadband point. 

Cloakroom 4' 8" x 3' 9" (1.42m x 1.14m) Fitted with a wall hung basin with taps and tiled splashback, low-level WC, radiator, front-aspect uPVC double-glazed window with obscure glass.  

Sitting/Dining Room 19' 5" x 14' 7" reducing to 11'7" (5.92m x 4.44m) A lovely, light and airy room with uPVC double-glazed windows to East and West aspect offering views over the garden and to the Common, multi-fuel stove inset in brick fireplace on tiled hearth, TV aerial point, two radiators, hatch to kitchen, glazed double doors to; 

Conservatory 10' 7" x 8' 2" (3.23m x 2.49m) Of part brick/part uPVC double-glazed construction with polycarbonate vaulted roof, tiled floor and French doors to rear garden. 

Kitchen 14' 4" x 7' 10" (4.37m x 2.39m) Fitted with a range of shaker-style base units with woodblock working surfaces over, inset one and half bowl sink with mixer tap and draining board, matching wall-mounted units, tiled splashback, gas boiler providing central heating and domestic hot water, plumbing and space for a washing machine and slimline dishwasher, space for an electric cooker with canopy extractor over, space for a fridge freezer, uPVC double-glazed window to East aspect offering lovely outlook over the rear garden and private woodland, tiled floor, stable door to utility room, archway to; 

Dining Room 16' 4" x 7' 8" (4.98m x 2.34m) uPVC double-glazed windows to West and North aspects, offering views towards the Common and Woodland, radiator, built-in cupboard housing meters, recessed shelving, further built-in cupboard housing space and point for a small tumble dryer and shelving. 

Utility porch 5' 8" x 4' 0" (1.73m x 1.22m) uPVC double glazed window to North aspect offering views to the woods. Part glazed door to front aspect giving access to the garden, fitted with shelving for shoes, worktop and inset single bowl/single drainer sink with tap, tiled splashback and pine panelled walls and ceiling. 

First Floor  

Galleried Landing Radiator, front aspect uPVC double-glazed window with glorious views over the Common, built-in airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder and slatted shelving, hatch to insulated and part boarded loft, doors leading to all rooms. 

Bedroom 1 11' 7" x 11' 2" (3.53m x 3.4m) Fitted with a range of wardrobes, radiator, uPVC double-glazed window to west aspect offering views over the Common. 

Bedroom 2 16' 6" x 7' 10" (5.03m x 2.39m) uPVC double-glazed window to east aspect, offering views of the woodland and rear garden, radiator, fitted double wardrobes and recessed shelving, radiator. 

Bedroom 3 10' 4" x 9' 5" (3.15m x 2.87m) uPVC double glazed window to East aspect offering an outlook over the garden and to the woodlands, radiator, built-in double wardrobe with overhead storage.  

Bathroom 9' 5" x 5' 11" (2.87m x 1.8m) Fitted with a four piece suite comprising double ended bath with taps, pedestal basin with mixer tap, low level WC, curved corner shower cubicle with mixer shower over, extractor fan, fully tiled walls, radiator, wall-mounted fan heater, uPVC double glazed windows with obscure glass to West aspect. 

Outside The property is accessed via a private road serving several properties. This leads to a private shingle driveway providing off-road parking for at least three vehicles which gives access to the DOUBLE GARAGE, 18' 0" x 17' 7" (5.49m x 5.36m) with two up and over doors, light, power, two casement windows, part-glazed door to the garden and workbenches.

The property sits amidst mature, attractive gardens which surround three sides of the property. These are mainly laid to grass, interspersed with beds and borders planted with attractive flowers, shrubs and trees. Timber fencing separates the front garden from the neighbouring house. Within the garden at the side is a LOG CABIN/ART STUDIO/HOME OFFICE, 10' 11" x 7' 0" (3.33m x 2.13m) with French doors and dual aspect windows. There is an outside tap. A gate and picket fence lead to the side of the property which is mainly laid to shingle with a storage shed at the back of the studio.

A gate and trellis give access to the rear garden which includes a greenhouse. This too includes borders abundant with shrubs, trees, herbs and flowers. This backs on to a bank with a private woodland extending to approximately 0.25 acres (measured off plan) which is held under a separate title. Please note that the vendor have advised the bank is 20m up and 10m across, before coming back down 20m on the far side. Part-way up the bank is a further hexagonal summer house with small terraced seating area from which to admire the wildlife and the view. 

Services All mains services. 

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

Local Authority/Council Tax North Norfolk District Council, Holt Road, Cromer, NR27 9EN.
Tel: 01263 513811

Tax Band: D

 

Important Agent Note Intending purchasers will be asked to provide original Identity Documentation and Proof of Address before solicitors are instructed. 

We Are Here To Help If your interest in this property is dependent on anything about the property or its surroundings which are not referred to in these sales particulars, please contact us before viewing and we will do our best to answer any questions you may have.

The price quoted for the property does not include Stamp Duty or Title Registration fees, which purchasers will normally pay as part of the conveyancing process. Please ask us if you would like assistance calculating these charges. 

Property Ref: 57482_101301039357

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