Thornham

Castle Bungalow is an attractive red brick and chalk stone property, set back from the road and with views out over the coast.

Having been completely refurbished by the current owners, to an impeccable standard throughout, on entering the property it feels almost brand new. The living space is in the centre of the property and, whilst open-plan, has been neatly divided into three separate spaces which flow naturally together. On one side is the sleek and contemporary kitchen with its social breakfast bar linking it with the living space, the perfect place to perch over a cup of tea and a catch up natter. To the rear is the dining room which, with its vaulted ceiling and sliding glass doors, is a wonderfully light and airy room that is perfect in the summer with the lavender flowers peeking up above the window sills and providing the smell of sunshine. In the corner of the living room is a log burner which helps make this entire space warm, welcoming and cosy especially after a windswept winter walk.

All three bedrooms are double rooms; the principal has an en-suite shower room whilst the other two share a family bathroom. There is also a useful and practical utility room for depositing muddy boots and sandy sandals after a day on the coast, whatever the time of year.

Outside, and to the front there is ample off street parking for at least three cars, whilst to the rear the garden is south-facing and enclosed, and is a proper sun trap. It is mostly gravelled with a central lawned area, so is very easy to maintain and there is a very sweet summer house located in the south-east corner, the perfect place to sit and watch the sun set over The Wash.

The current owners have absolutely loved their time at Castle Bungalow - its easy access to coastal and countryside walks, the facilities of the village including Thornham Deli and Eric's, and the tranquillity of being on the coast.  

THORNHAM Thornham may just be the quintessential Norfolk coastal bolthole. With plenty of brick and flint cottages and larger period homes just a short walk from the water's edge and nature reserve, dig a little deeper and you'll also discover it is a fantastic foodie hotspot with a clutch of award winning pubs and eateries, along with a boutique retail park. Once a largely forgotten village on the run between Hunstanton and Burnham Market, over the past decade Thornham has evolved into a chic stop.

Historically a centre of trade and seafaring, the village was used by the Romans and saw fierce conflict between smugglers over the centuries until the harbour silted up in the early 20th century. Many of the traditional fishermen's cottages have been gentrified with a soft palette and contemporary coastal style and life now moves at a calmer pace.

Start the day with a slow brunch at Thornham Deli before picking up some nibbles at the food counter or browsing its quirky lifestyle store. Then, continue your retail therapy a little further along the coast road at Drove Orchards, which seems to have something fresh each season. Or take it easy and fill your basket at the Farm Shop - with a small meat counter, deli, bakery and pantry selection, plus a satellite of Gurneys Fish Shop next door, dinner's sorted. Open Sky Cycles can also be found here, offering bike hire, making this a great base to leave the car and explore on two wheels.

Drove Orchards is also home to the original, award winning Eric's Fish & Chips and Eric's Pizza, located in a neighbouring Yurt, where traditional dishes have been given a contemporary spin. But if you are looking for good pub grub, head to The Lifeboat Inn or The Orange Tree - both located within this small but prominent village. Whilst some stumble upon Thornham by accident while touring the coastline, there are many who have decided to make it a place to call home.
 

SERVICES CONNECTED Mains electricity, water and drainage. 

COUNCIL TAX Band to be confirmed. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING F. Ref:- 0193-2834-6537-2890-3365
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. 

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PROPERTY REFERENCE 37555 

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