3 bedroom barn conversion for sale

1-3 Barn Cottages is a rare opportunity to purchase 2 self-contained residential properties right in the heart of Wells-next-the-Sea and just a moment's walk from the town's main shopping street and the Quay. The property dates back to the early 1800s when it was built to house and maintain the Wells steam engine which was pulled out of the barn on railway tracks to Standard Road and to the Quay to power the machinery for the construction and work on the ships.In more recent years, the current owner's family has converted the building to now provide 2 self-contained residential properties. Number 1-2, which the owner lives in, has spacious flexible 2 bedroom accommodation with a pretty walled courtyard garden and a covered seating area. Number 3 is a 1 bedroom annexe with a small courtyard garden and is currently a successful holiday let.  However, the properties do lend themselves to other potential uses and reconfiguration (subject to the necessary permissions) offering scope to provide a permanent home, perhaps for a multi generational family, a second home and/or a holiday lettings business.

Wells-next-the-Sea has been a fishing and commercial port for nearly 600 years which still supports a thriving fishing fleet bringing in crabs, lobsters, mussels and whelks sold locally on the quayside and in nearby restaurants. With a growing number of leisure craft moorings, a lively, sociable sailing club, harbour and sea fishing trips, the town caters for every type of water activity including “gillying” -crabbing on the quayside. Situated a mile from the Quay, the stunning extensive sandy beach is ranked as one of the top 10 in the country by Telegraph Travel. Against a backdrop of Corsican pinewoods, the beach is home to the much publicised, iconic colourful beach huts, available to buy or rent daily.From the top of town down to the Quay, Staithe Street provides visitors and locals with a wide variety of shops, cafes, galleries and food stores. For entertainment, the newly opened Wells Maltings offers live entertainment and exhibitions, whilst alongside the Quay, are all the usual popular traditional seaside attractions. After 3 years of restoration, the Quay also sees the welcome return of The Albatros (a former Dutch cargo ship) which is permanently moored and will reopen soon offering its own unique forms of hospitability. Locals agree with The Times in March 2021 who voted Wells as one of the best places to live. Alongside coastal scenery, wildlife and water sports, the town has a primary and secondary school – both rated Good by Ofsted - as well as a library, doctor’s surgery and hospital providing a range of accessible and integrated health and well being services.

SERVICES: Mains water, mains drainage and mains electricity.  Electric radiator and underfloor heating.1-2 Barn Cottages - EPC Rating Band E.     3 Barn Cottages - EPC Rating Band G.COUNCIL TAX: North Norfolk District Council, Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EN.1-2 Barn Cottages - Council Tax Band B.     3 Barn Cottages - n/a (Registered for Business Rates).