Northfield Lane, Wells-Next-the-Sea, NR23

The Apartment

Flat 4 is a charming first floor apartment at Smuggler's Cove, a small development of four flats and two houses, tucked away just 300m from the Quay in Wells-next-the-Sea.  With two double bedrooms, a large sitting / dining room, kitchen and bathroom with both bath and shower; this modern apartment benefits from light throughout the day with East - West facing windows and benefiting from elevated views on all sides.  

Smuggler's Cove is a recent development, just 12 years old and occupies an enviable position, just off the bottom of Polka Road at the East side of the Quay.  There are just four apartments in total.  The broad entrance hall and wide staircase are flooded with light from a picture window on the first floor.

On entering the apartment there is a central hallway with plenty of space to hang coats and boots.  The generous sitting room is off to the right, with a stone effect mantlepiece, electric 'wood burner' fire and a large window looking out to the front of the property.  This is a lovely room, tastefully decorated with a painted tongue and groove boarded rear wall, overall the space has a feeling of calm and tranquillity.

The kitchen is again beautifully light, with a window out to the side and a glazed door opening onto the Juliette balcony, looking down onto the shared courtyard garden below and a breakfast bar.  The smart fitted kitchen incorporates wall and base units, integrated appliances including double oven & grill, gas hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.

The principal bedroom, is to the front of the apartment, with fitted wardrobe space and bedroom two is to the rear, looking out over the rooftops of surrounding homes.  The orientation of Flat 4 ensures lovely sun rises in the front bedroom and magnificent sunsets to the rear.

The family bathroom has a bath and separate shower enclosure with a mains pressure shower, WC and wash hand basin.

Outside

Smuggler's Cove has a private entrance off the road, boarded by mature oak trees trees, driveway and paved parking area.  Flat 4 has two allocated spaces to the front of the apartment building and there is further guest parking available.  There is a communal bike shed and bin store and the spacious grounds are well maintained by the jointly owned management company, with mature planting and grassed areas.

The four flats share an enclosed courtyard garden to the rear, perfect for relaxing in the evening sunshine.

Holiday Let Opportunity

Projected Holiday Let Income: c. £685 - £1050 per week

Flat 4 Smuggler's Cove is currently a main residence but has operated successfully as a holiday let for many years.  There are two other flats in the property that are also successfully holiday letting.  Being located so close to the centre of this super popular seaside town means this lovely apartment has excellent potential to generate a second income by welcoming guests.

For more information on holiday letting, contact the team at Big Skies.

The Location

Smuggler's Cove is located just a few minutes walk from the East Quay, within easy walking distance of all the vibrant seaside town has to offer. This small development is both private and quiet and the properties are a mixture of main homes, second homes and holiday lets and this makes for a relaxed and friendly feeling to the site. 

Wells-next-the-Sea is a super popular holiday destination which has a thriving permanent resident community and working fishing fleet. There is a lovely mixture of independent boutiques, galleries, food shops and cafes located along Staithe Street, which runs from the harbour up to the Buttlands, home to the famous Crown Hotel and The Globe, perfect for a spot of lunch or supper when you get back from the beach.

Wells Beach is renowned in Norfolk and beyond for its endless sand and row of pretty beach huts that back onto the pinewoods. Walk for a couple of miles or so along the golden sands and you’ll end up in Holkham. Whether you decide to sunbathe, swim, fly a kite or build a sandcastle, Wells beach has something for everyone.

For wildlife lovers, wading birds can be seen on the foreshore, including terns, oystercatchers and avocets. If you’re lucky you can even spot common and grey seals basking in the sun.

There is a car park and wonderful beach cafe just behind the pinewoods, so if the stroll out to the beach from the harbour is a bit much carrying all the beach gear, you can drive up and walk over the dunes to the beach.

Wells has so much to offer for both residents and visitors, it's the perfect base to explore both the West and East sides of the North Norfolk coastline and plenty to do if you decide not to leave at all!

Distance to Quay:  5 mins walk

Distance to Beach : Around 5 mins in the car. (There us parking at the beach). It is maybe a mile and a half to walk out.

Distance to Shops: 5 - 10 mins walk.

Distance to Pubs & Cafes: 5 - 10 mins walk.

Distance to Supermarket: 2 mins drive to the Co-op in Wells

Other Information

Tenure: Leasehold 

Term: 999 years with effect from 05/12/2012

Freehold is held within Smugglers Cove Management Company, of which each leaseholder is a director.

Ground Rent: £150 pa

Service Charge: c. £2058 pa - includes building insurance, maintenance of shared areas and grounds, window cleaning and drainage pumping station.

Services: Mains Electricity and Water. Private Sewage Treatment Plant.

Windows: UPVC Double Glazing Throughout

Heating: Gas Central Heating

EPC: C

Council Tax: North Norfolk District Council Band C - 2024/2025 £1987.44

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Big Skies Estates

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 give

Apartment building is looked after by a management company and will comply.

Building only 12 years old.

Good 4G Reception

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