‘Rare offering’ Blakeney home for sale at £1.5m guide

Beech Tree Cottage is a period residence that offers plenty of privacy, with grounds covering a third of an acre.

The house is being sold by Sowerbys, who describe the opportunity to own this home as the “rarest of offerings”, adding that it has “evolved both inside and out to provide a wonderful home, environment and lifestyle”.

The cottage is set over two floors and has been extended, remodelled and improved over the years.

Upon entering the home, you can see how cherished it has been by the current owners, who have lived there for more than 40 years. 

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The kitchen acts as the beating heart of the home (Image: Sowerbys)

The dining room perfectly complements the kitchen (Image: Sowerbys)

On the ground floor, there is a kitchen and breakfast room, as well as a large sitting room, study, dining room and conservatory.

The kitchen and breakfast room acts as the beating heart of the home, where you will find Shaker-style cabinetry, exposed flint walls and an AGA. The dining room is a good-sized space to entertain guests.

The sitting room is spacious, with a wood burner for cosy nights in front of the fire (Image: Sowerbys)

The conservatory makes a great reception room (Image: Sowerbys)

The sitting room features a wood burner for cosy nights in front of the fire, and this room adjoins the study, which has been used as an art studio and includes a large bay window and skylight, allowing in plenty of natural light.

The conservatory overlooks the gardens and makes for a great reception room, while a utility room and shower room with WC complete the ground floor.

Heading up to the first floor, there are four double bedrooms, each enjoying views over the gardens.

The master bedroom has a modern en suite shower room (Image: Sowerbys)

The family bathroom serves two bedrooms on the first floor (Image: Sowerbys)

The master bedroom boasts the largest space and is served by a modern en-suite shower room.

One of the other bedrooms on this floor also has an en suite and features a vaulted ceiling as well as being double aspect. Two further bedrooms on this floor are served by a family bathroom.

The house is approached via a shingle driveway (Image: Sowerbys)

Outside, Beech Tree Cottage is approached via a gated driveway that leads to shingle courtyard with ample off-road parking. 

There is a double bay car port with an attached store that's ideal for garden machinery or to be used as a workshop.

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The gardens are private and discreet (Image: Sowerbys)

The gardens have been well maintained over the decades, with plenty of plants and trees around the property (Image: Sowerbys)

The gardens have been well-maintained for decades and include an array of seasonal flowering plants and a collection of specimen trees.

A terrace looks out over the lawn, with paved walkways meandering through sections of the garden.

Beech Tree Cottage is located in a prime position of Blakeney on the North Norfolk coast and is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

Just over five miles away is the Georgian town of Holt, which is rich in history, and Sheringham is under 10 miles, offering various amenities such as shops and schooling as well as transport links to Norwich.

For more information, please contact Sowerbys.

Property facts:

Beech Tree Cottage, Blakeney

Guide price: £1,500,000

Sowerbys, 01263 801124

sowerbys.com