Wittles cafe-restaurant in Castle Acre on the market for £785,000

A former village shop, tea room and bakery is currently on the market for £785,000.

Wittles, located on Stocks Green in Castle Acre, is currently a café-restaurant with residential accommodation above it.

Listed through Savills, it is described as a “handsome 18th century home, part of the historic fabric of Castle Acre”.

“Wittles has a long history of combining comfortable living with serving the village and its visitors,” a description says.

“Formerly the village shop, restaurant, tea room and bakery, the property has evolved into a thriving and successful café-restaurant, with enhanced living space for the custodian.

“This wonderful turnkey lifestyle opportunity, to live in a historic village and yield an income from not just the restaurant, but passive income from the retail shop at one end of the house, is increasingly rare in Norfolk.

“The house could also become one of the finest houses in the village if someone wished to convert the entirety into one private dwelling.”

The building dates back to 1520, and the café and restaurant is renowned for its brunch, lunches, tea and scones, and takeaway picnics.

The restaurant seats 26 people and offers views of the village green.

“The current custodians take pride in showcasing local and seasonal produce, alongside home baked cakes and single origin coffee, all of which creates fantastic engagement from visitors and regulars,” the description adds.

Property agent Ben Rivett said: “If someone is looking to combine their home with a lifestyle business, in a destination village, it doesn't get much better than this.”