Coastal village cottage with interior style, space and charm, with a wonderful view of the river valley from the gardens.
Mole cottage could be the definition of a Norfolk coastal village cottage, built of brick and flint that’s synonymous with the area, with pretty dormer windows, private gardens, and stylish interiors. There are coastline walks directly from your door in one direction, and river valley walks in the other, both could be via the hugely popular Stiffkey stores for a warming coffee or sugar boosting pastry, or ending at the Red Lion pub for a pint of Barsham Ale and Lobster. It has the lot.
The house has been renovated with subtle effectiveness. Each space has been carefully considered to make sure everywhere has a function. A great example of this is the kitchen/breakfast room, an open plan double aspect room, with an central original chimney breast creating a partial divide. The modish kitchen space is lovely, by Neptune, with the bespoke colour sitting well with the mellow brick flooring. This flows into the dining area, with the combination being the ideal space for entertaining and converging on. A comfortable and cosy sitting room is complete with woodburner, bespoke cabinetry, and French doors out to the garden. A long utility room, with Neptune cabinetry, is essential for coastal living. In a wing of the cottage is the principal bedroom, a spacious room, with a well fitted bath/shower room. The first floor provides a further two double bedrooms, with an en suite shower room, and en suite bathroom, again another great use of space.
The house has excellent interiors, with Colefax and Fowler curtains, carefully chosen wallpapers, together with Nest heating system for modern convenience.
Gardens and Grounds
Unlike many village cottages, Mole Cottage is one with plenty of outside space to enjoy, with a bit of a surprise to boot. Firstly, there is plenty of parking, for cars and boats, on a gravelled drive at the front of the house with brick and flint boundary walls, and includes a useful garage space. That peace of mind of always having a parking space in a coastal village can not be underestimated.
The gardens are predominantly behind the house. An initial patio area is a brilliant suntrap adjoining the house, with south to west orientation and ideal for outside dining, or a peaceful gin and tonic. Steps lead up to an expanse of lawn, entirely enclosed. A slope leads up to a picket gate, which opens to a long meadow, sweeping away from the house and bringing another dimension to life at Mole Cottage. The added surprise is the wonderful views from the meadow, out over the Stiffkey Valley and the village below, and it’s a glorious spot to take in the famous Norfolk sky and its sunsets.
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I knew as soon as I walked in that this wasn’t your average cottage, it has an instant charm and style about it.
Ben RivettProperty agent