The Cottage
Gatekeeper is one of eleven modern terraced cottages, forming Ruston Reaches. Set beside a private lake near to the village of East Ruston, this is a quiet and tranquil spot and the North Norfolk coastline is just 10 minutes drive away. The lake and communal gardens are maintained by a company, formed by the collective owners of the cottages. Each cottage is a treasured second home, with some for private use only and some let to holiday makers (some a bit of both).
Midway in the terrace, Gatekeeper is a well-presented two bedroom cottage. Downstairs there is an entrance hall to hang coats with a separate downstairs WC. The main living space is open plan, featuring a fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting room area overlooking the gardens and lake to the rear. There are sliding French doors out onto the private patio area, where you can relax in the sunshine, light the BBQ and watch the resident swans and geese go about their business. Upstairs there are two good sized double bedrooms, currently arranged as one double and one twin room and a family bathroom.
Outside
There is communal parking to the front of the cottages and to the rear each cottage has its own private patio area, separated by fencing. All eleven cottages look out over the lake and the gardens. Ruston Reaches is approached by a quite country lane
Holiday Let Opportunity
Holiday Let Income: c. £100 per night
Occupancy: c 100 nights per year
Sleeping: 4 in 2 bedrooms
Gatekeeper is a much loved second home which also generates some income from holiday letting. The cottage has been operating as a popular holiday let for many years, between the current and previous ownership.
The cottage could be available as a turn key, so there would be no immediate need to update marketing photographs, thus ensuring a smooth handover.
For more information on holiday letting please contact the team at Big Skies.
The Location
Ruston Reaches is a group of eleven terraced properties, set around what was originally a fishing lake. Whilst fishing is still possible, the arrival of otters to the lake mean that it is no longer a spot for serious anglers. The lake and surrounding gardens are all communal to be enjoyed by all the residents of the cottages.
Located on a quiet lane, Ruston Reaches is close to the popular village of East Ruston and a short drive from the coast at Happisburgh and Walcott (for example).
The cottages are not available as main residences and therefore are not occupied all year round but there is no restriction on owners on when they can visit or for how long. Cottage owners are permitted to bring their dogs along to Ruston Reaches but holiday guests are not.
Other Information
Tenure: Leasehold (999 years from 2002)
Service / Maintenance Charge: £125 per month
Ground Rent: £50 pa.
Services: Mains electricity, water & drains
Heating: Electric Central Heating
EPC Rating: C
Council Tax: North Norfolk District Council - The cottage can is currently registered for business rates. Were it to be rated for Council Tax it would be Band A.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment only with Big Skies Estates
Agents Note: Gatekeeper is a leasehold property with with a very long lease of over 970 years remaining and a service charge of £125 per month, with a £50 per year ground rent. Included in the service charge is the water, drainage, the driveway, painted exterior and fencing.
Gatekeeper cannot be a permanent main residence. There are no restrictions in place for the amount of time or when owners may use their holiday homes but they must maintain a main residence elsewhere at the same time.