The Property
18 Cromer Road is a substantial Victorian family home with flexible accommodation incorporating up to seven bedrooms in total. The property is cleverly divided into a main home with up to five bedrooms and a pretty self contained cottage annexe with two bedrooms. However, the house and cottage, whilst having separate entrances are linked by an internal door, which means the house can be enjoyed as a whole too.
There is ample parking for several cars to the front of the house and both the main house and cottage have pretty enclosed gardens.
The Main House
On entering through the front door, you are welcomed into a traditional Victorian hallway, with the original tiled floor. The charming sitting room is to the front of the house with a bay window, stripped pine floor and original fireplace with wood burning stove.
To the rear of the main house is a downstairs cloakroom, snug and the wonderful kitchen diner, flooded with natural light from the wall of bi-fold doors and Velux windows above the dining area. The funky modern kitchen features a white Corian worktop and integrated appliances including a fridge freezer, dishwasher, Siemens double oven, plate warmer and large 5 ring gas hob, with overhead extractor and a breakfast bar; creating a sociable family space to relax and cook together. Off the kitchen is the TV snug, a cosy room which is still connected to the open plan kitchen dining room.
On the first floor is the principal bedroom and bedroom two, which is currently being cleverly utilised as dressing room, complete with a bath tub. The principal bedroom is a great size, with bay window looking out towards the steam train station and the town beyond and an en suite shower room with separate loo. On this floor too, is the connecting door leading to the cottage annexe beyond.
Upstairs to the second floor there are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is a double room to the front which leads through to a further bedroom, currently used as an office. This flexible further room has a door leading into the family bathroom, so can be accessed independently of the adjoining bedroom. Both these rooms have lovely views over the town to the sea beyond. The final double bedroom on this floor, is to the rear of the house and looks out over the roofs and chimney pots of the houses behind.
Outside the open plan kitchen dining room there is a wonderful enclosed garden with a decked area for dining furniture, a sunken garden area, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the sunshine, a garden shed and a wonderful outdoor cast iron bath, which can be filled from a hot and cold outdoor tap for the ultimate al fresco bathing experience. All beautifully planted and private, this is a very special space.
Coopers Cottage Annexe
Accessed via a private pathway, is the lovely Coopers Cottage. Currently a super successful holiday let business this cute cottage is finished to an extremely high standard and features it's own private garden, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, utility area, sitting room, kitchen, dining room and first floor snug.
On entering the cottage there is a utility area with washing machine and tumble dryer, leading to a downstairs bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash hand basin. The lovely sitting room looks out over the private garden, with a feature fireplace and wood effect flooring.
The fully fitted kitchen is painted in Stiffkey Blue and features a range of fitted cupboards, a Sterling Deluxe range style oven with three ovens and an induction hob, a separate built-in microwave, integrated fridge/freezer and a drying cupboard, along with a marble topped central island with breakfast bar. Immediately off the kitchen is the conservatory dining room with a pamment tiled floor and door out to the garden.
Upstairs there is a cosy snug on the landing with a day bed and comfortable armchair to relax and look out over the garden. The two double bedrooms are arranged on either side, one with twin beds and the other with a king size bed and an adjoining en suite shower room with WC and wash hand basin. The door to access the main house is found in the small hallway between this double room and the shower room.
Outside, the lovely enclosed garden also boasts an outdoor tub for al fresco bathing along with outdoor dining furniture, funky garden chairs and a garden shed. Again, beautifully planted and private, for guests. This garden can also be accessed via a gate from the garden of the main house.
Coopers Cottage could be available as a turn key, by separate negotiation, ensuring a seamless continuation of the holiday let business.
Outside
18 Cromer Road has a gravelled off-street parking area to the side of the house, with ample parking for both residents and holiday guests.
Holiday Let Opportunity
Holiday Let Income: from £700 - £1250 per week
Holiday Let Occupancy: 25 - 30 weeks
Sleeping: 4 in 2 Bedrooms
Coopers Cottage is a super successful holiday let, it is beautifully styled and furnished throughout, providing luxurious accommodation for up to four guests. Currently managed by the owners and advertised on Airbnb, the cottage is a 'Guest Favourite' with an enviable review rating of 4.97 from 74 reviews.
The owners of No. 18 use the cottage frequently for friends and family to stay too, maximising the cottage as part of their home alongside welcoming paying guests.
The cottage could be available as a turn key, with all fixtures, fittings & furnishings included (by separate negotiation). Please speak to a member of the Big Skies team for more information.
The Location
Sheringham, a traditional seaside town was once a fishing village and that heritage is still evident today. Sheringham’s Blue Flag beach is family friendly and has scenic walks along the promenade, which houses a row of colourful beach huts.
In the town, you will find pubs, cafes, tea rooms, museums and a theatre. In the centre of Sheringham is the town clock, built on the site of an 1862 water well. A market is held on Saturdays throughout the year and Wednesdays from April to November.
Sheringham has many carnivals and festivals all year round including the famous Crab & Lobster Festival and Sheringham Carnival. There is also a Steam Gala in the Autumn, celebrating the heritage North Norfolk Railway which runs from Sheringham to Holt.
Nearby is the National Trust’s Sheringham Park, with miles of hilly countryside covered with gorse and purple heather and offers superb sea views. Great views are also found at the top of Beeston Bump, a large grassy hill which is 103m tall and was formed at the end of the ice age. (courtesy of Discover Sheringham)
Within the town there is a large Tesco Supermarket and smaller Sainsburys, primary and secondary school, doctors surgery and mainline train station with regular trains to Norwich which connect with onward trains to London and all other major UK stations.
Sheringham is also ideally located for access to the rest of the North Norfolk coastline and the Georgian market town of Holt is just 5 miles away. Holt is home to the renowned independent day and boarding school Greshams. Founded in 1555 Greshams has three sites in Holt, a pre-prep, prep school and senior school with six form.
Other Information
Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains Electricity, Gas, Water, Drains
Heating: Gas Central Heating
EPC: D
Council Tax: North Norfolk District Council - Band C - £2,014.74 2024/2025
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Big Skies Estates, usually on a Friday between 1pm & 3pm (changeover day)
Agents Note: 1. Whilst these particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair description of the property, these do not form any part of any offer or contract nor may they be regarded as statements of representation of fact. 2. Big Skies Estates have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. All measurements or distances given are approximate only. 3. Where a property is promoted as suitable for holiday letting, such use is conditional on the legal due diligence to be undertaken by the buyer’s conveyancer to ensure the property can be used for holiday letting. Big Skies Estates does not examine the legal title or any restrictions on the property. 4. No person in the employment of Big Skies Estates has the authority to make or give representation or warranty in respect of this property. Any interested parties must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of any information given
