Guide price
£475,000
2 bed cottage for sale
Wayford Bridge, Wayford NR12Retirement
Freehold
2 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC Rating: C
Key information
Tenure
Freehold
Council tax band
About this property
Holiday / Second Home Use All Year Round
Beautiful Riverside Position
Open Plan Living Space
Wood Burning Stove
Two Bedrooms & Two Bathrooms
Currently 5 Star Gold rated Holiday Let
Available as a Turn key by Separate Negotiation
Private Parking Area
Private Mooring Included
No Onward Chain
<b>The Property</b>
Nestling in a small Marina with stunning and interesting views next to the River Ant, is The Boathouse. Designed and built by the present owner and completed in 2012 as a luxury holiday home.
Built of standard construction on piled foundation, finished to the highest standard to resemble a converted boatshed, making a perfect second home, holiday let, perhaps with a view to retirement.
This unique two bedroom, two bathroom home boasts a Five Star Gold rating with Visit England, an endorsement to the level of detail lavished upon it by the current owner.
On entering the Boathouse with an elevated ceiling with cloakroom/utility off. A solid oak open staircase leading to the first floor, an open plan Living, Dining, Kitchen boasting three sets of French doors which face South and West with stunning views over the River and Marina.
The ground floor is tiled throughout. The Sitting Room has the added benefit of a multi fuel/wood burner providing a romantic open fire. The spacious Kitchen has Oak worktops, Butler’s sink and Neff appliances including Double Oven, Dishwasher, Fridge and Freezer, Induction Hob. In addition there is a wine cooler and water softener.
The solid Oak open tread stairs lead to the solid Oak first floor. The spacious landing bathed in light dividing the two bedroom suites. The principal double room is generously proportioned with an ensuite bathroom with power shower over. Marina and River views. The second bedroom, a spacious twin room with an ensuite shower room.
<b>Outside</b>
The Boathouse is set next to the water with 19 metres of quay headed water frontage (including a 10 metre mooring space for a cruiser), south west aspect extends to a private grassed area.
A gravel parking area for two cars leads to a brick weave path and gardens to the front door.
Holiday Let Opportunity
<b>Holiday Let Opportunity</b>
<i>Holiday Let Income : Weekly rentals from £750 - £1300 per week
Holiday Let Occupancy: 25 - 30 weeks
Sleeping: 4 in 2 Bedrooms</i>
Should you be considering Boathouse Cottage as a holiday let, the property has an excellent track record of attracting guests throughout the year. Boasting the coveted Five Star Gold rating by Visit England, it's highest possible accolade, The Boathouse offers the highest possible standards to visitors.
The cottage is available as a turnkey, which means that you could literally take possession and continue taking bookings straight away.
For more information on holiday letting, contact the team at Big Skies.
<b>The Location</b>
Wayford is a small hamlet along the River Ant. There is a pub and restaurant, a family run farm shop and nursery incorporating a very popular bistro / cafe and a garage with shop and newsagents.
The river has access to 125 miles of unique waterways. Whether your interests include boating, fishing, bird watching, cycling, golf or visiting gardens and stately homes, all are within easy reach.
Wroxham is just 5 miles, with the Cathedral city of Norwich approximately 15 miles providing many leisure and cultural facilities, as well as an international airport and main railway station serving London. Norwich is also home to the renowned University of East Anglia.
The nearest sandy beach is just 5 miles with a wonderful seal colony at Waxham only 6 miles. Within half a mile of the cottage is a coastal route leading to many pretty coastal towns and villages including Cromer & Sheringham
<b>Other information</b>
Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains Electric
Maintenance Charge (£175 per calendar month) to include:
Grounds maintenance to shared areas
? Water
? Rainwater drainage
? Sewerage disposal
? Maintenance of underground pipework within the property for the above
? Maintenance / dredging over the access to the mooring space
Oil Fired Central Heating
Council Tax: Nndc - Currently on Business Rates
EPC: C
Viewing Strictly by appointment with Big Skies Estates
Agents note:
The Boathouse is currently a successful holiday home with no restrictions on how often you can use the cottage.
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Big Skies Estates