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£550,000

Old Hunstanton

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Exciting Redevelopment Opportunity
  • Attractive Character Cottage in an Exceptional Coastal Setting
  • Enchanting Position Within the Historic Grounds of Old Hunstanton Hall
  • Short Walk to the Village Centre and Sandy Old Hunstanton Beach
  • Light-Filled Vaulted Sitting Room with a Wonderful Sense of Space
  • Three Well-Proportioned Bedrooms and a Family Bathroom
  • Planning Permission Granted for Extensive Redevelopment and Open Plan Living
  • Spacious Attached Garage with Ample Driveway Parking
  • Mature Wraparound Gardens
  • Rare Opportunity in One of Old Hunstanton’s Most Desirable Locations

Description

Set within the historic and enchanting grounds of Old Hunstanton Hall, this attractive character cottage occupies a truly memorable position, combining heritage, privacy and an exceptional coastal lifestyle. Just a short walk from the heart of the village and the sandy shores of Old Hunstanton beach, the property presents an ideal opportunity for both full-time living and relaxed coastal escapes.

The accommodation is well balanced and filled with natural light throughout. The vaulted sitting room is a particular highlight, creating an immediate sense of space and atmosphere, enhanced by its impressive ceiling height and generous glazing. This inviting room provides a wonderful focal point for both everyday living and entertaining. A well-proportioned family kitchen sits at the heart of the home and offers excellent functionality, while retaining the character expected of a property of this nature.

There are three comfortable double bedrooms, all well served by a family bathroom, providing flexible accommodation for families, guests or home working.

Redevelopment Potential
Further potential is offered through existing planning permission The ground floor can be reconfigured to provide spacious, light, open-plan living, as shown on the Proposed Drawings (page reference to be confirmed). Externally, planning permission has also been approved to extend the driveway, construct bin stores, improve the footpath, and install a garden terrace/fences.

Outside, the cottage is complemented by a spacious attached garage and ample driveway parking. The wraparound garden extends across the front and side of the property and is mainly laid to lawn, bordered by mature plants, shrubs and trees that provide a high degree of privacy. Overall, this is a rare chance to acquire a charming home in an outstanding historic setting, moments from the coastline.

OLD HUNSTANTON
It’s easy to see why Old Hunstanton is so popular with holidaymakers and full time residents alike. Home to some of the finest properties in the county, there’s a wonderful mix of charming cottages, converted barns, and cool, contemporary homes.

Stroll along the top of the famous striped cliffs to take in the lighthouse and the ruins of St Edmunds chapel, built in the 13th century in memory of St Edmund who landed here in 855 to be crowned King of East Anglia.

Perhaps set off for a walk along the coastal path, and at the end of the day save your tired legs by getting the regular Coasthopper bus home.

Golfers are spoilt for choice, with the fantastic links course at Hunstanton Golf Club in the village, and Royal West Norfolk Golf Club’s championship course just a few miles away at Brancaster.

After a busy day, relax at The Lodge or the Ancient Mariner, the two great pubs within the village, or treat yourself at Michelin starred The Neptune. For daily provisions there’s an excellent village store and there’s also a craft centre, wonderful for browsing.

Just the other side of the pine trees, dunes and beach huts you’ll find the beautiful beach where days are spent playing on the golden sands and evenings are lit by incredible sunsets over the sea.

SERVICES CONNECTED
Mains water, and electricity.

COUNCIL TAX
Band to be confirmed.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
E. Ref:- 6636-6922-6500 0110-8292
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys.

TENURE
Freehold.

LOCATION
What3words: ///method.lands.blatantly


EPC Rating: E

Parking - Garage

Parking - Driveway

Disclaimer

These particulars are provided as a guide only and do not form part of any offer or contract. Sowerbys and its representatives have no authority to make or give representations or warranties. All descriptions, measurements, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact. Buyers should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the information through inspection or professional advice. Services, appliances and equipment have not been tested and no warranty can be given as to their condition. Planning permissions, building regulations and other consents should be verified by the buyer’s legal adviser. In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering regulations, proceeding buyers must complete a digital ID check through our compliance partner. A charge of £48 including VAT per sale or purchase applies. Leasehold buyers should confirm ground rent, service charges and lease details with their legal adviser.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-02-22

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
46 E
69 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Central Heating
Broadband
Cable Internet
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
Yes
Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Hunstanton Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    161
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Heacham Infant and Nursery School3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    102
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Heacham Junior School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    94
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Snettisham Primary School4.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    80
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Docking Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery5.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    109
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Smithdon High School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    579
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Springwood High School13 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,988
    Type
    Academy converter
  • King Edward VII Academy14 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,172
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Alderman Peel High School14 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    606
    Type
    Academy converter
  • King's Lynn Academy14 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    972
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Sainsburys Hunstanton, Hunstanton1.2 miles
Tesco Hunstanton Superstore, Hunstanton1.6 miles
Tesco Heacham Express, Heacham2.7 miles

GP surgery

Heacham Group Practice2.8 miles

Pharmacy

Hunstanton Pharmacy1.1 miles

Hospital

Wells Community Hospital13 miles

Green space

Playing Field479 metres

Walking trail

Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path0.6 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Kings Lynn Rail Station14 miles

Nearest bus stop

Waterworks Road619 metres

Typical drive times

Fakenham30 min · 19 miles
Ely (city)1 hr 5 min · 44 miles
Hunstanton5 min · 1.8 miles
King's Lynn32 min · 19 miles
Wells-next-the-Sea27 min · 16 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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