Cromer

Cliff House is one of Cromer's finest buildings, with an incredibly fascinating past spreading roots across the history of banking within the Hoare family, which also held one of the most prominent positions in this popular seaside resort.

Originally built in 1779, located just behind North Lodge Park, we can enjoy the views across this stunning site which once made up the entirety of the Hoare family's summer residence from 1857. Following a death in the family in 1928, North Lodge Park was then won in auction by Cromer District Council, who relocated to The Lodge and still base themselves there today. This gorgeous park overlooks the North Norfolk coastline and, because of becoming part of Cromer's community, has been open ever since to the public to enjoy picnics, the stunning gardens, or a peaceful respite should one find themselves tackling the Norfolk Coastal Path.

Upon entering Cliff House, you are surrounded by numerous 'doffs of the cap' to this amazing building's heritage. One would be the family crest that rests above the main entrance. There are still remnants of the teak and oak that filled this building. Strand Apartment, one of eight beautifully unique apartments which now make up Cliff House, has still retained this building's soul through not only its characterful additions, but its large rooms, tall ceilings, and its generous size that spans just under 1,600 sq.ft.

Strand Apartment shows a brilliantly versatile layout which holds three great bedrooms, two bathrooms, and the most superb kitchen/day room that enjoys a surreal elevated front-row seat to the North Sea. Thanks to the additional space the current owners use as the office, this immediately alleviates any concern of finding somewhere to work from home without the need of losing a bedroom. Equally, the current office could quite easily become a temporary bedroom for guests. The apartment boasts glorious sea views from the kitchen, sitting room and dining room which further enhances this properties appeal.

Outside, there is a generous communal garden to enjoy that comes with an area for garden sheds - one of which will come with the sale of this property. The property also benefits from allocated parking. From the front door of Cliff House, you are just around the corner from Cromer's high street where you will be able to find the range of independent coffee shops, cafes, and bars that fill this vibrant town. Cromer also has train links that go from Sheringham to Norwich, as well as the bus station that runs throughout North Norfolk. 

CROMER With an elegant pier, Pavilion Theatre and grand Victorian villas, many with panoramic views over the pebble and sand beach, it's easy to see why Cromer has perennial appeal to staycationers and permanent residents alike. Banksy recently visited the town on a headline-making 'spraycation' which focused the media's attention on the east side of the Norfolk coast, and in recent years there has been a regular flow of relocaters from the capital and home counties looking for a life by the sea.

This, in turn, has triggered an 'on the up' momentum for the area and seen fabulous start-up businesses breathe new life into the streets surrounding the town centre. Spend a morning exploring the pretty boutiques and follow the lanes towards the seafront to pick up a Cromer crab - widely regarded as one of the best found in English waters, the eight-legged crustacean still provides a major source of income for the town's fishermen and simply served with bread makes an unbeatable lunch or supper!

Or push the boat out with fish and chips from No 1 Cromer, Galton Blackiston's award winning Cromer eatery perched on the clifftop. Treat yourself to a relaxing lunch at the Upstairs Restaurant where stunning sea views meet tasty seafood, or join the queue downstairs and enjoy your takeaway sitting on the wall as the seagulls soar above you for a fully immersive 'beside the seaside' experience. Follow the slope down from the clifftop to the beach and walk the shoreline or practise your hand at an afternoon skimming stones out to the horizon line.

With a good selection of schools including independent Beeston Hall School at nearby West Runton, it's easy to see the appeal of this gorgeously gentrified town for young families as a place to put down roots. Come discover if it's the place for you too…
 

SERVICES CONNECTED Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating. 

COUNCIL TAX Band D. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D. Ref:- 9569-3036-8204-3034-7204
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 Leasehold with a share of the freehold. Additional information TBC.
 

LOCATION What3words: ///loaders.cheerful.upward 

PROPERTY REFERENCE 45415 

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