The Old Post Office (Wells)

Tucked away in a quiet side street of the picturesque coastal town of Wells-next-the -Sea, The Old Post Office is a mere few minutes walk away from the heart of this lively seaside town and thriving quay. Originally two cottages, this hideaway has been completely refurbished to create one truly fabulous house. This beautiful, luxurious property showcases exceptional attention to detail, eye catching interior decoration, and seriously on-trend sophisticated styling. The space Tucked away in a quiet side street of the picturesque coastal town of Wells-next-the -Sea, The Old Post Office is a mere few minutes walk away from the heart of this lively seaside town and thriving quay. Originally two cottages, this hideaway has been completely refurbished to create one truly fabulous house. This beautiful, luxurious property showcases exceptional attention to detail, eye catching interior decoration, and seriously on-trend sophisticated styling. The Old Post Office, a period property dating from the 18th Century, combines character with cool contemporary, spacious living in sumptuously appointed rooms set over three floors. You will find a rich colour scheme that flows from room to room, beautiful furniture, stunning light fittings and Danish wood burning stoves. An extremely well-equipped 'Naked Kitchen' has Neff appliances, large bathrooms have stunning Italian terrazzo flooring, and seriously comfortable beds are dressed with high thread count Egyptian linen. In keeping with the property's age, the stairs remain steep and one twists, there are steps between rooms and one doorway is rather low in height and narrow in width. The ground floor living areas are set around an enclosed courtyard garden, and have warm-with-every-step underfloor heating. There is a choice of two sitting rooms with 50" LG Smart televisions, both with wood burning stoves, a modern streamlined kitchen with full-length sliding doors to the walled garden, and an adjoining dining space. A very handy utility room and luxuriously appointed full bathroom completes the downstairs. Upstairs there are four bedrooms spread over two floors (three king-size and one twin) and three further beautifully fitted bathrooms, one of which is en-suite. All three floors have a fibre-to-the-premises ultrafast Internet service with an advertised WiFi download speed of 300mbps. The Old Post Office is a superb Norfolk hideaway, perfectly suited to couples, friends and families who are looking for somewhere rather special to stay. Wells-next-the-Sea is a very popular, year round holiday destination, appealing to all ages. The town has a variety of independent shops, galleries, restaurants and cafes to browse and enjoy. The Quay is a great spot for a morning coffee to watch the world go by, and see the tide and boats come and go. The Maltings - a fabulous arts and information centre with museum, pop-up gallery and theatre/film venue is a perfect option on a rainy day. Wells beach is renowned for its colourful beach huts, pinewood walks and golden sands that stretch for miles and miles. Additional Information: Sorry no pets. Maximum capacity is six adults and two children. The bedding provided is microfibre & silk. Please bring your own pods for the Krupps coffee machine. There is no starter pack (tea, coffee, sugar and milk) or welcome hamper provided at this property. Guest access Ground Floor: Gas central heating. Underfloor heating to the ground floor rooms. Nest central heating programmers and Nest Protect smoke alarms. Entrance hallway With beautiful tiled floor. Useful boot racks and coat hooks at front and rear doors. On the left, a step up and sliding door leads through to ... Kitchen with dining area With Neff cooker, gas hob, extractor fan, dishwasher, Krupps coffee machine and microwave. A large island with quartz worktop and inset sink spans the length of the room. Full-length sliding doors open to the garden. Marble top dining table with seating for eight. The kitchen and dining area are on different levels. A step from the dining area leads down to... Daytime sitting room With sofa, armchair, Danish wood burning stove, 50" Smart television. Walk across the entrance hallway to... Evening sitting room With large six-seater sofa, two reclining chairs, Danish wood burning stove, 50" LG Smart televisions with Freeview and BBC iPlayer, plus Amazon and Netflix apps. Utility room With Bosch washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer, ceramic sink, and plenty of storage for coats and boots. Family bathroom With bath, shower cubicle, wash basin, heated towel rail and WC. Cast iron radiators on first and second floor. From the dining room, steep stairs with oak handrail lead to... First Floor: Master bedroom With king-size bed and built-in cupboard. Shower room With large shower, wash basin, heated towel rail and WC. Bedroom two With king-size bed and built-in cupboard. En-suite shower room With large shower, low level WC, wash basin, heated towel rail. Bedroom three With 3' twin beds, built-in cupboard and chest of drawers. From the first floor landing, steeps stairs with oak handrail lead to... Second Floor: Bedroom four Please mind your head, the doorway is low and narrow. King-size bed, oak desk, swivel chair and hanging rail. Shower room With large shower cubicle, wash basin, heated towel rail and WC. Outside: A rear enclosed, east facing walled garden, with lawn, patio with patio furniture, parasol and Weber barbecue. You can park briefly outside the house to unload your bags. There is a private parking space, for one car only, in nearby Newgates Lane. Alternative parking can be found on The Buttlands, where free parking is available around the green. It does get very busy here, so timing is key! If you park on The Buttlands, there is a cut through to the High Street via Green Dragon Lane.