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" HILLCREST A substantial and imposing six bedroom detached Edwardian residence built in 1907, enjoying an elevated position in one of Sheringham's premier locations with panoramic sea views which stretch to Blakeney Point. This beautiful house has been maintained to the highest standard throughout by the current owners and retains many of its period features including fireplaces, doors and door furniture, fingerplates and handles, wood and tiled flooring, windows which have been completely overhauled to their working condition including attractive stained glass window features on the first floor, the turning staircase and balustrading, points for the gas lamps in the downstairs cloakroom and bell pushes in some of the rooms. This fine residence boasts grand formal reception rooms, a stunning reception hall, comfortable bedrooms and well-appointed bath and shower rooms. Nestled discreetly in superb grounds to front and rear the house enjoys some of the best elevated views of the coastline, golf course and towards Blakeney Point. 

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. 

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES  

ENTRANCE PORCH 5' 10" x 4' 5" (1.78m x 1.35m) Original ornate decorative wooden front door open to the entrance porch with panelled walls and insert mirrors, part mosaic tiled floor, decorative cornice, glazed door with art nouveau finger plates which open in to the… 

RECEPTION HALL 24' 10" x 13' 8" (7.57m x 4.17m) A grand and spacious reception hall with original period features including wood flooring, panelled fireplace with wrought iron gas stove and tiled hearth, fitted picture rails, turning staircase to first floor with an attractive oak balustrade, central ceiling rose, wall mounted lights, under-stairs cupboard, further built in storage cupboard, archway to study area with front facing sash window offering views across Sheringham and to the sea beyond, mirrored door to rear lobby and cloakroom, pine panelled door leading in to the…

 

DRAWING ROOM 26' 2" x 16' 0" (7.98m x 4.88m) A stylish formal drawing room with attractive bay window to front offering elevated and far reaching coastal views as far a Blakeney Point on a clear day, further side facing window, part panelled walls, original fireplace with decorative tiled cheeks, tiled hearth and a wooden mantle, two built in corner cupboards with glazed display compartments above, wall mounted display cabinets, exposed beams to ceiling, small cupboard inset to the wall, TV and Telephone points, original bell push, hatch through to kitchen area. 

FORMAL DINING ROOM 21' 4" x 19' 4" (6.5m x 5.89m) A grand formal entertaining room with side facing bay window overlooking the garden, further front facing sash windows with far reaching sea views, original fireplace with a decorative wooden mantel and tiled hearth, polished wood flooring with original skirting boards, decorative central ceiling rose and ornate plaster coving. 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM  

 

KITCHEN AREA 14' 5" x 12' 10" (4.39m x 3.91m) Recessed eyeball ceiling lights, beamed ceiling, attractive period sash window to side aspect, extensive and matching range of wall units, base units and drawers, roll top work surfaces and tiled splash-back, double drainer stainless steel sink with a ´swan neck´ mixer tap, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for conventional low level oven, gas AGA inset into the chimney breast, African slate tiled flooring, door to utility/laundry room, door to rear lobby and wine cellar, wall mounted servants bell (not in use), feature archway through to the… 

BREAKFAST ROOM AREA 21' 6" x 11' 5" (6.55m x 3.48m) Central ceiling light and ceiling rose, ornate plaster coving to ceiling, fitted picture rail, ornate sash windows to side aspect, double glazed French doors on to side terrace, Indian slate tile floor, ornate gas fireplace with attractive tiled cheeks and tiled hearth. 

UTILITY/LAUNDRY ROOM 9' 4" x 8' 0" (2.84m x 2.44m) Quarry tiled floor, door to patio and seating area at the side of the house, side facing window, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, selection of base units, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer and American style fridge freezer, ceiling light, part beamed ceiling, wall mounted gas boiler. 

REAR LOBBY Leading from the kitchen and with a door to the cellar, glazed door opening on the rear patio, secondary staircase rising to the first floor, rear facing window. 

WINE CELLAR 9' 8" x 6' 4" (2.95m x 1.93m) Open tread staircase, range of built in wine racks, built in storage cupboard, small rear facing window. 

SIDE LOBBY Ceiling light, cloak storage area, ornate glazed door to rear garden. 

CLOAKROOM Two rear facing windows with obscure pattern glass, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash-back, wall mounted mirror, low level WC and original fittings for the gas lamps (now blocked). 

FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING A most impressive open galleried landing with a side facing window on the half landing, two stained glass window features, picture rails and a small lobby area to the family bathroom. 

MASTER BEDROOM 17' 7" x 15' 0" (5.36m x 4.57m) Arch detail to the room opens into a front facing bay window offering far reaching coastal views and across the golf course, built in wardrobes with overhead storage cupboard, TV point, picture rails, selection of exposed beams, loft hatch with ladder, pine panelled door to… 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 11' 4" x 7' 9" (3.45m x 2.36m) A well-appointed shower room with large walk in shower cubicle with a glazed screen and fitted with a power shower, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash-back and wall mounted mirror above, low level WC, front facing sash window with elevated sea views, fitted picture rail, built in storage cupboard, tiled flooring door returning back to landing. 

BEDROOM TWO 19' 2" x 15' 0" (5.84m x 4.57m) An attractive dual aspect room with attractive arch detail, sash window to side and second window to rear offering views over the formal gardens, built in wash basin inset to a vanity unit with tiled splash back, eaves storage cupboard, fitted picture rail. 

BEDROOM THREE 14' 10" x 13' 10" (4.52m x 4.22m) Front facing dormer style window with far reaching elevated sea views, built-in dressing table, built in wardrobe, fitted picture rail. 

BEDROOM FOUR 11' 0" x 10' 10" (3.35m x 3.3m) Side facing windows offering elevate sea views, built in wardrobes with cupboards above, fitted picture rail, fitted corner shelf. 

BEDROOM FIVE 12' 0" x 11' 8" (3.66m x 3.56m) A rear facing window with views over the formal gardens, built in double cupboard and a shelved alcove. 

BEDROOM SIX 10' 0" x 9' 3" (3.05m x 2.82m) Currently used as a study, rear facing window with views over the formal gardens, glazed door to a small lobby leading out to a roof terrace, inset cupboard into the wall, coved ceiling. 

FAMILY BATHROOM 16' 9" x 7' 0" (5.11m x 2.13m) Fitted with a modern white suite comprising of a large fully tiled shower cubicle with a glass screen and power shower, panelled bath, high level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with a tiled splash-back, two obscure windows to side aspect, ceiling mounted extractor fan. 

OUTSIDE The property is approached over a long sweeping driveway lined with a variety of mature trees and hedging up to the car port at the side of the house, there is a wrought iron gate leading from the rear of the car port to the lower level garden. At the bottom of the driveway is a single garage with up-and-over door and lighting. There is a pretty winding path leading from the pavement level up to the front terrace of the property and this is bordered by raised beds planted with a variety of flowers and shrubs and having the benefit of a hand rail. To the front of the property is a tiered lawn area with inset steps leading from the lower lawn area to the upper lawn area which has further steps leading to the front of the house. The front garden has a summer house and bird bath feature, immediately outside the house is a pleasant patio seating area offering views across Sheringham towards the sea and as far as Blakeney point. The stunning landscaped buildings to the rear of the property are comprised of a number of terraces and lawns, the lower level garden is paved for ease of maintenance and has a patio seating area immediately outside of the breakfast room. On this level are a number of useful outbuildings for utility and storage. The lower garden is bordered by raised beds beautifully planted with a large number of flowers and plants providing rear round colour and also has the benefit of an outside tap and power points, steps lead up to the first tier of the rear garden where the balustrade roof terrace can be enjoyed and also leads to a further seating area offering sea views, this level of the garden is planted with a variety of mature conifers, shrubs and small trees, steps lead up to a further lawn area with a summerhouse and greenhouse and a vegetable garden, beyond this level is a small orchard planted with a variety of fruit trees and bordered by mature hedging. A small gate leads out on to Franklin Hill to the rear and from this level further distant seas can be viewed. 

EPC RATING Band E 

COUNCIL TAX RATING Band G 

SERVICES Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. 

DIRECTIONS From Sheringham High Street, cross 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. Hillcrest (No.19) is on the left hand side towards the end of the road.  "