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" A substantial and imposing seven bedroom detached period residence commanding an elevated plot, enjoying views of Beeston Bump and the coastline, on one of the most sought-after roads in Sheringham. This unique character home boasts extensive and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors and briefly comprises: Reception hall, guest WC, formal dining room with open fireplace, double aspect sitting room, spacious family room leading to kitchen, utility, study and Shower Room/WC. To the first floor is a split level landing housing the family bathroom, generous master bedroom with a Jack & Jill en-suite and three further double bedrooms, some enjoying coastal views. To the second floor, there are three further bedrooms and a family shower room. Buchan House sits on a substantial plot with mature gardens and endless potential. An elevated rear garden provides discretion and privacy whilst affording breath-taking panoramic views of the Sheringham countryside and coastline. Situated walking distance from the town centre with its wealth of shops and amenities, Buchan House represents a rare opportunity to put your own stamp on a practical dream family home in one of Norfolk's most loved seaside towns.  

SHERINGHAM Sheringham is a pleasant picturesque coastal town surrounded by woods and heathland with a good shopping area and quaint back streets. The town has retained its old fishermen's quarter where brightly coloured crab boats are moored on the beach below the promenade. The North Norfolk Railway has its terminus in the town for connection to Weybourne and Holt. Sheringham is on the mainline rail link to Norwich with trains connecting to London and Cambridge.
 

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- Original panelled and glazed front double doors lead in to a small porch area with exposed brick walls and tiled floor, further glazed and panelled door leads in to the:- 

ENTRANCE HALL Three wall mounted lights, wall mounted radiator, original panelled doors to all further accommodation. Rear lobby area gives access to the original turning staircase. Under stairs store with pamment tiled flooring, built-in shelving and window to the side aspect. Wooden glazed door reveals the original lift area (not currently in use) but could be reinstated.
 

GUEST WC Window to the side aspect, ceiling light, two-piece cloakroom suite comprising of a wash hand basin and low level WC, tile effect laminate flooring.  

FORMAL DINING ROOM 16' 10" into bay x 16' 5" (5.13m x 5m) An impressive formal dining room with multi-paned hardwood bay window to the front aspect, ceiling light, coving and picture rail, ornate cast-iron fireplace with tiled cheeks, ornate wooden surround and mantle and a tiled hearth. Two wall mounted radiators, original stripped and varnished wide plank floorboards. 

SITTING ROOM 22' 4" max x 16' 11" into bay (6.81m x 5.16m) A wonderfully bright and airy triple aspect sitting room with multi-paned hardwood bay window to the side aspect. further multi-paned hardwood window to the side aspect and a multi-paned hardwood window to the front aspect. Original plaster ceiling rose, coving and picture rail, ceiling light, original feature fireplace with tiled cheeks, decorative wooden surround & mantle with a tiled hearth; further open fireplace (not currently in use) used as a log store. Two wall mounted radiators, original stripped and varnished floorboards. 

FAMILY ROOM 20' 7" max x 11' 11" max (6.27m x 3.63m) Multi-paned hardwood window to the rear aspect, two ceiling lights, and wall mounted radiator. Stripped and varnished floorboards, open fireplace with a decorative tiled surround and tiled hearth, flue installed for a wood burner. Opening though to the kitchen, panelled and glazed door to a study and panelled door to a: - 

GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM & WC Ceiling light, part tiled walls, wall mounted radiator, white three-piece shower room suite comprising of a pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps and tiled splashbacks, low level WC, walk-in shower with fully tiled walls. 

STUDY Windows to the side and rear aspect, two ceiling lights, a full range of fitted wall units. 

KITCHEN 12' 6" x 10' 5" (3.81m x 3.18m) Ceiling light, two wall mounted lights, windows to the side and rear aspect, decorative tiled splashbacks and part tiled walls, pamment tiled flooring. Kitchen comprising a range of shaker style wall units with under cabinet lighting, base units and drawers with matching work surfaces, single drainer stainless steel sink with swan neck mixer tap. Rangemaster two oven cooker with extractor fan over, space for an under counter fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for a dishwasher. Door through to a: - 

REAR LOBBY Exposed painted brick walls, tile effect laminate flooring, stable style door giving access to the rear garden, panelled and glazed door leading through to the: - 

UTILITY ROOM 14' 4" x 7' 6" (4.37m x 2.29m) Ceiling light, windows to the side and rear aspect, space and plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, a range of base units with matching work surface and single drainer stainless steel sink and tiled splashback. Door through to a: - 

WORKSHOP 14' 4" x 9' 11" (4.37m x 3.02m) Ceiling light, exposed brick walls, windows to the front and side aspect, wooden panelled door leading to the front of the property. 

FIRST FLOOR SPLIT LEVEL LANDING Half landing area with original wood panelled door giving access to the: - 

FAMILY BATH AND SHOWER ROOM Windows to two sides, ceiling light, four-piece bath and shower room suite comprising a wash hand basin with mixer taps mounted on a vanity unity with cupboard under and tiled splashback, low level WC, panelled bath, shower cubicle with a power shower, fully tiled walls. Part tiled walls, two ladder style towel rails, tiled laminate effect flooring, access hatch to a loft space.
 

The staircase continues to the main first floor landing, original panelled doors giving access to all further first floor accommodation, staircase rising to the second-floor accommodation. Wooden glazed door reveals the original lift area, not currently in use, but could be reinstated. 

BEDROOM ONE 16' 11" into bay x 14' 11" (5.16m x 4.55m) A light and bright generous sized bedroom with high ceilings, and glorious views to the West, central ceiling light, picture rail, original hardwood multi-paned bay window to the front aspect, original fireplace with wooden surround and tiled hearth (not currently in use), wall mounted radiator. Panelled door leads through to the: - 

'JACK & JILL' EN SUITE/FAMILY BATHROOM Ceiling light, original multi-paned window to the front aspect, three-piece bath room suite comprising of a wall mounted wash hand basin, low level WC and panelled bath with wall mounted electric shower unit over, fully tiled walls. Tiled effect laminate flooring, wall mounted radiator, part tiled walls. Door returning to the first floor landing.
 

BEDROOM TWO 16' 7" into bay x 13' 0" (5.05m x 3.96m) A further large double bedroom, central ceiling light, picture rail, original hardwood multi-paned bay window to the side aspect, original fireplace with tiled cheeks, wooden surround and tiled hearth (not currently in use), wall mounted radiator. Corner mounted walk in shower cubicle with tiled surrounds and wall mounted wash hand basin, tiled surround. Original hardwood panelled door to bedroom four. 

BEDROOM THREE 16' 4" x 12' 0" (4.98m x 3.66m) Again, a further generous double bedroom with views to Beeston Bump, central ceiling light, picture rail, original hardwood multi-paned window to the rear aspect, original fireplace with tiled cheeks, wooden surround and tiled hearth (not currently in use), wall mounted radiator. Wall mounted wash hand basin with built in unit and tiled splashback. 

BEDROOM FOUR 9' 5" x 8' 11" (2.87m x 2.72m) Currently used as a hobby room, central ceiling light, picture rail, original hardwood multi-paned window to the side aspect, original fireplace with tiled cheeks, wooden surround and tiled hearth (not currently in use), wall mounted radiator. Door returning to bedroom two. 

SECOND FLOOR LANDING Central ceiling light, access hatch to a loft space, open airing cupboard. Original panelled doors to all further accommodation. 

BEDROOM FIVE 16' 3" x 13' 3" (4.95m x 4.04m) All the bedrooms on this floor are of a generous size and retain the character of the property, with high ceilings and exposed beams. Double glazed UPVC windows to the side aspect, central ceiling light, doors giving aces to further eaves storage, wall mounted radiator.  

BEDROOM SIX 14' 5" max x 12' 0" (4.39m x 3.66m) Double glazed UPVC windows to the front aspect with views to Weybourne Mill and the coast beyond, central ceiling light, feature fireplace with tiled cheeks, ornate wooden surround and a tiled hearth (currently not in use), wall mounted radiator and door giving access to further eaves storage.  

BEDROOM SEVEN 13' 7" max x 13' 6" (4.14m x 4.11m) Double glazed UPVC windows to the rear aspect affording beautiful views over the rooftops of Sheringham and on towards Beeston Bump and the coast beyond. Feature fireplace with tiled cheeks, ornate wooden surround and a tiled hearth (currently not in use), wall mounted radiator, two built in storage units and door giving access to further eaves storage.  

SECOND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM Ceiling lights, part tiled walls, Velux window to the front aspect of the property. Three-piece shower room suite comprising of a wash hand basin mounted on a vanity unit with tiled splashback, low level WC, corner mounted shower unit, tile effect laminate flooring. 

OUTSIDE The property sits centrally on a substantial plot, wrought iron gates give access to a driveway bordered by mature shrub and raised lawns, at the end of the driveway is a carport and access to the workshop. Steps from the driveway lead to the main garden area where there are further lawns, well stocked mature flowering beds, a shed and a greenhouses, there is a pergola and arbour; further mature shrub and flowering beds enclose the lawned area. Brick weave paving gives access to all areas of the garden and to the rear elevated area of the garden is a secluded seating area affording breath taking views of the countryside surrounding Sheringham, Beeston Bump and the coast beyond. 

COUNCIL TAX RATING Band F 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING E Ref: - 9408-2081-7283-5523-8900
To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit https://www.epcregister.com/ and enter in the reference number above. 

SERVICES All mains services connected. 

DIRECTIONS From Sheringham High Street go straight over the roundabout onto Holway Road and then take the second right into Norfolk Road. Take the first left into Suffolk Road, which leads into Hooks Hill Road and the property can be found on the right hand side after passing the turning for Abbey Road.  

AGENTS NOTE Buchan House has a full fire alarm system installed.  "