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Guide Price£200,000

Fulcher Avenue, Cromer, NR27

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Rare self-build opportunity in central Cromer
  • Planning approved for an architect-designed detached home
  • Contemporary two-bedroom design by Auraa Studio
  • Proposed Passivhaus-certified construction
  • Open-plan kitchen, dining & living space
  • Landscaped garden design with retained mature trees
  • Off-road parking with two EV charging points
  • Walking distance to Cromer beach & town centre

Description

The Rail House II offers a rare opportunity to create an exceptional contemporary home in one of Cromer’s most desirable residential locations. Situated on Fulcher Avenue, just a short walk from the Blue Flag beach, vibrant town centre and an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés and restaurants, the approved design combines striking modern architecture with an enviable coastal lifestyle. With the railway station also within easy reach, providing regular services to Norwich and onward connections to London, this is a unique chance to build an individual home in one of North Norfolk’s most sought-after seaside towns.

Planning permission has been granted for a beautifully designed two-bedroom detached home by Auraa Studio, with the architecture carefully balancing contemporary design and exceptional environmental performance. The approved accommodation centres around an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, enhanced by high ceilings, skylights and extensive glazing to maximise natural light and create a seamless connection with the landscaped gardens. The design also incorporates two generous double bedrooms, two bathrooms, including an en-suite to the principal bedroom, and has been conceived to achieve Passivhaus certification, with triple glazing, outstanding insulation, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery and an air source heat pump all contributing towards an energy-efficient, future-focused home.

The approved landscaping complements the architecture beautifully, retaining mature trees whilst introducing thoughtfully designed planting and a private courtyard extending directly from the living space. Plans also include off-road parking for two vehicles, complete with electric vehicle charging points. Opportunities to acquire a fully approved architect-designed self-build project of this calibre are exceptionally rare, offering purchasers the chance to create a distinctive coastal home that combines outstanding design, sustainability and an enviable location just moments from everything Cromer has to offer.

Cromer
Cromer is one of North Norfolk’s best-known coastal towns, popular with residents for its combination of seaside character, everyday convenience and strong sense of community.

The town offers a wide range of amenities, including supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants, schools and healthcare facilities, along with direct rail links to Norwich. Its mix of practical day-to-day services and coastal surroundings makes Cromer a popular choice for families, retirees and those relocating to the area full time.

Cromer is well known for its traditional pier, wide beaches and strong connection to the sea, while the surrounding coastline and countryside provide easy access to walking routes and outdoor activities throughout the year.

Despite its popularity with visitors, Cromer remains a working and well-supported town year round, with a busy local community and regular events helping maintain activity outside of the holiday season. The town also benefits from a good mix of character properties, period homes and more modern developments across both the town centre and surrounding residential areas.

For those looking for a well-connected coastal town with a strong community feel and access to everything needed for day-to-day living, Cromer continues to be one of North Norfolk’s most sought-after places to live.

Services connected
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Air source heat pump.

Council Tax
Band to be confirmed.

Energy Efficiency Rating
To be confirmed.

Tenure
Freehold.

Location
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Agents note
Please note some image have been virtually renovated & staged & are for representative purposes only.

Parking - Driveway

Disclaimer

These particulars are provided as a guide only and do not form part of any offer or contract. Henleys 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. Leasehold buyers should confirm ground rent, service charges and lease details with their legal adviser.

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Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-08-08

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Air Source Heat Pump
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

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Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway
Garden
Private Garden

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Cromer Junior School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    255
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer1 mileOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 7
    Pupils
    126
    Type
    Community school
  • Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    130
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Northrepps Primary School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    35
    Type
    Community school
  • St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    61
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Cromer Academy0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    665
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sheringham High School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    630
    Type
    Academy converter
  • North Walsham High School8.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    641
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Aylsham High School9.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,138
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Reepham High School and College14 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    959
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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.

Amenities

Supermarket

Morrisons Cromer, Cromer, Norfolk257 metres
Sainsburys Cromer, Cromer, Norfolk277 metres
Lidl Cromer, Cromer, Norfolk447 metres

GP surgery

Cromer Group Practice0.9 miles

Pharmacy

Boots804 metres

Hospital

Cromer Hospital1 mile

Green space

Play Space27 metres

Walking trail

Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path381 metres

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

Getting Around

Nearest station

Cromer Rail Station298 metres

Nearest bus stop

Sandy Lane130 metres

Typical drive times

Holt17 min · 9.8 miles
Cromer1 min · 0.5 miles
Sheringham10 min · 4.1 miles
North Walsham18 min · 11 miles
Norwich (city)39 min · 23 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.

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, including exact zones and annual chances, any recorded past flooding, plus planning, heritage, nature and ground checks, is in the .

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15 West Street, Cromer, NR27 9HZ

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