Sea Watch

This three-storey, detached family home is what coastal dreams are made of – oodles of space for relaxing and entertaining, with a classy New England interior style. Located moments from the coast in the popular conservation town of Salthouse, it’s perfectly situated for exploring this magical stretch of coastline in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Step out from your front door to walk a stretch of the Peddars Way, follow the 10-mile Salthouse Sculpture Trail, or pop to the local pub or crab shop for a tasty treat. Birdwatchers and nature lovers adore this stretch of coast with Salthouse Heath, Salthouse Marshes and the Cley-next-the-Sea reserve (2 miles), plus seal watching at Blakeney Point (7 miles). Head inland to the Georgian town of Holt (4 miles) for a selection of independent shops, cafes, galleries, and antique shops.

Upon entering the property, up a set of steps, there’s a large boot room to one side so you can throw off muddy boots before stepping into the open-plan living area, which is bright and airy in summer and nice and toasty with underfloor heating in winter. Arranged around a wood burner, there’s an array of comfortable sofas to sink into after a day’s adventuring, and a TV and DVD for cosy film nights. Large patio doors run the length of the rear wall, allowing light to flood over the ten-seater dining table and fully fitted kitchen – ideal for family mealtimes and celebrations. There’s a separate snug with TV, books and games for children – and adults ¬– to enjoy some space of their own, plus a separate utility room and downstairs shower room with WC. Four simple yet stylish bedrooms make up the first floor: two doubles, one king-size, and a further king-size with an en-suite shower room, plus a family bathroom. One more flight of stairs takes you to the top floor with two twin rooms and a further family bathroom, all with low, sloping ceilings. All the bedrooms on the front of the building have wonderful views over the rooftops of the village to the church, marshes and sea.

Throw open the patio doors in summer for true indoor-outdoor living. The patio has a large outdoor dining table and BBQ so you can make the most of summer evenings. Climb a few steps up to a shingle garden with beautifully planted borders and a summerhouse with comfortable chairs and loungers to relax in the sun.