Former Harpley Tower Mill with amazing countryside views up for sale for £450,000

Arranging the furniture might be something of a challenge in this quaint and quirky cottage at Harpley.

But it could be worth the effort in order to make a home in such an unusual property which is packed with character and charm and offers incredible views over the neighbouring countryside.

The detached octagonal cottage is unique – so much so that it is Grade II listed – and was originally used as Harpley Tower Mill.

It dates back to 1844 and stands in a quiet location overlooking fields and offering stunning views from the upper level of the tower.

The property is on the market with Fine and Country for offers in excess of £450,000. There is no onward chain involved.

The agent describes it as “something quite special – a real one-off” – which would benefit from some TLC and improvement and has the potential to become a lovely home in a lovely location on the edge of the village.

With the Norfolk coast around 15 miles away and Royal Sandringham on the doorstep, another option would be to use it as a holiday home or country retreat.

Features include arched cast iron leadlight windows, beams, arched doorwell and a woodburner.

The overall living space extends to 706 sq ft.

The living room is on the octagonal ground floor of the tower. It is a light room with four windows and has a woodburning stove for cosy evenings.

An archway leads through to the generous 19ft kitchen/diner which has a large range of base and wall units and cupboards, plenty of worktop space, integral oven, separate hob, dual aspect windows and ample room for a table and chairs.

There is also a separate utility room.

A bedroom on the ground floor beyond the kitchen has an en-suite and there is a larger bedroom on the first storey of the tower – reached by stairs from the living room – which has its own bathroom.

There is a gated driveway, plenty of parking space and attractive gardens with hedges and mature trees for privacy.

Surrounded by open countryside, it is the perfect spot for sitting out and watching the sunset.

To find out more about this historic property and arrange a viewing, contact Fine and Country’s Fakenham office on 01328 803441.