East Beckham

2 Bedroom Cottage for sale in Norwich

Location Set within the beautiful Norfolk countryside East Beckham is a pretty rural hamlet with lovely walks and places to cycle. There is a lovely village school at nearby Gresham which also has a village hall for the community and a church. The village is only 2.5 miles (quickest route) from the delightful coastal town of Sheringham in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the North Norfolk coast, nestling between the sea and Pretty Corner woods.

The town centre has an excellent range of independent shops and national brands together with a Tesco's supermarket providing short term parking. Bus and rail links give access to the bustling city of Norwich, some 27 miles south, the nearby Georgian town of Holt 6 miles south west and the Victorian town of Cromer just over 4 miles east along the coast.

There is also a modern health centre, dentist, library and Sheringham Little Theatre, together with the Reef Leisure Centre and a magnificent 18 hole cliff top golf course. The town hosts several of events throughout the year celebrating the towns heritage including The Viking Festival, Crab & Lobster Festivals, Coastal Air Festival, Carnival and a 1940's weekend.

And if walking in East Beckham wasn't enough, there are some excellent coastal and woodland walks in the vicinity including Beeston Bump on the North Norfolk coastal path where you can enjoy fantastic panoramic views over the town and sea. Sheringham also enjoys a blue flag status with a wide promenade running the length of the town. 

Description This delightful end-terraced brick and flint cottage enjoys a peaceful setting with attractive gardens that extend to the side and rear, offering beautiful views across open farmland. The interior is light and airy throughout, with access via a side entrance leading into the hallway off which is a contemporary shower room and a well-fitted kitchen that enjoys a lovely outlook over the garden. The kitchen flows into a charming dining room, also benefitting from views of the garden and fields beyond. A characterful legged and braced door opens to a curved staircase, which rises to two comfortable bedrooms. A further step and door lead into the sitting room, where a wood-burning stove creates a warm and inviting focal point, perfect for cosy winter evenings.

The property features uPVC fascias, soffits, and double glazing for ease of maintenance, along with electric heating. The legged and braced doors and oak flooring are in keeping with the character of the property. It has some restricted headroom in the dining area and the doorway to the sitting room.
Outside, the garden wraps around the side and rear of the property, backing directly onto open fields whilst a separate parcel of land at the entrance to the road provides convenient off-road parking. Offered with no onward chain, this charming home presents an ideal opportunity for those seeking a permanent residence, a holiday retreat, or an investment property.
 

Entrance Hall Vinyl flooring, built in cupboard, housing electric meter and consumer unit.  

Shower Room 8' 8" x 5' 11" (2.64m x 1.8m) Fitted with a large walk in tiled shower cubicle with screen and mixer shower system over, extractor fan, countertop, vanity basin with unit beneath, low level WC, heated towel rail, wall mounted fan heater, part tiled walls, uPVC double glazed window with obscure glass, heated towel rail.  

Kitchen 8' 10" x 8' 0" (2.69m x 2.44m) Fitted with a range of shaker styled base units with working surfaces over, matching wall units, laminate splashback, one and half bowl sink with mixer tap, space for an under counter fridge and electric freestanding cooker, stainless steel splashback, integrated extractor over, wall mounted electric heater, vinyl flooring, uPVC double glazed window to rear garden, built-in airing cupboard housing pressurised hot water system and slatted shelving. 

Dining Room 9' 4" x 7' 10" (2.84m x 2.39m) Ceiling height 6'0". With two east aspect uPVC double glazed windows offering lovely views over the garden and to the fields beyond, engineered oak flooring, built-in under stairs cupboard, legged and braced door to curved staircase, electric heater, step and doorway with restricted height to; 

Sitting Room 12' 4" x 9' 10" (3.76m x 3m) A lovely cosy room with arched fireplace housing a wood burning stove on a tiled slate hearth, TV aerial point, engineered oak flooring, uPVC double glazed window to front aspect and door to the loke.  

First Floor The stairs lead directly to the bedroom doors. 

Bedroom 1 12' 1" x 9' 10" (3.68m x 3m) West aspect, uPVC double glazed window, wooden floorboards, wall mounted electric heater, exposed beams, sloping ceiling.  

Bedroom 2 9' 7" x 7' 9" (2.92m x 2.36m) Exposed floorboards, uPVC double glazed window to east aspect offering lovely views over the garden to the countryside beyond, wall mounted electric heater, recess, LED spotlights and part sloping ceiling.  

Outside The property is approached via a private shingle road serving a number of small cottages. Immediately upon turning into the private road on the left hand side is an area of land belonging to the property, mainly laid to lawn, edged by hedges and offering off-road parking for two vehicles and space for more if desired. immediately to the front of the property is small garden area with mature shrubs and climbers around the door. To the side and accessed via a tall metal gate, the garden is mainly laid to shingle, edged by railway sleepers, providing an easy to maintain seating area from which to enjoy the view of the rear garden and the land beyond. Adjacent to this is the path to the front door which extends to the rear garden. This is mainly laid to lawn, edged by herbs including Lavender and Rosemary. To the back, the garden slopes up and is planted with an array of shrubs and bee loving flowers. Steps lead to a small lawn beyond which is a wire fence to better enjoy the view over the fields and countryside beyond. 

Services Mains electricity and water, drainage is to a private septic tank serving situated in the garden of 2 The terrace. Please note that the owners are responsible for half the cost of the upkeep of the drainage system and emptying of the tank. 

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

Local Authority/Council Tax North Norfolk District Council, Holt Road, Cromer, NR27 9EN.
Tel: 0126 351 3811
Tax band: The property is currently subject to business rates, purchaser will have to approach North Norfolk District Council to have the property rebranded by the Valuation Office on completion of the purchase.  

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_101301006164

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