A seaside guest house with 12 en-suite bedrooms, plenty of character features and views of the sea is currently up for sale in the coastal town of Hunstanton at a guide price of £750,000.

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The Gables enjoys an elevated position with views over Hunstanton to the sea beyond. The grand, Victorian-style property is on the market with Sowerbys and is described by the agent as “a beacon of coastal charm and hospitality”, with character features including broad bay windows, high ceilings, original fireplaces and stained-glass windows.

The property boasts a number of period featuresThe property boasts a number of period features (Image: Sowerbys)

There is a large sundial on a chimney breast to the side of the building, bearing a plaque which, according to the British Sundial Society, indicates that the house was the home of architect H.G. Ibberson, who designed a number of homes in Hunstanton.

Across the foot of the ornate plate is an inscription: ‘It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive’.

There is a sundial on the side of the property which reads: ‘It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive’There is a sundial on the side of the property which reads: ‘It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive’ (Image: Sowerbys)

The three-storey property has been run as an established guest house for visitors to the town, and is now offered freehold, with over 3,500 sq ft of flexible accommodation to shape to potential buyers’ needs, plus a self-contained unit with a bedroom and en-suite bathroom.

One of the ground-floor reception roomsOne of the ground-floor reception rooms (Image: Sowerbys)

The Gables is an established guest houseThe Gables is an established guest house (Image: Sowerbys)

On the ground floor, there are two separate living rooms – one with traditional-style panelled walls and a large bay window – in addition to a dining room and a central kitchen with sleek units and space for appliances

The kitchenThe kitchen (Image: Sowerbys)

Three of the bedrooms are also located on this floor, two with en-suite bathrooms. These could be converted to spaces for relaxing, working or entertaining if desired.

The remaining nine double bedrooms, all with en suites, are arranged over the top two floors of the house. Each has been individually designed and two even benefit from their own balconies providing charming views over the town.

The property has a total of 12 bedroomsThe property has a total of 12 bedrooms (Image: Sowerbys) Eleven of the bedrooms have en-suite bathroomsEleven of the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms (Image: Sowerbys) The bedrooms are arranged over three floorsThe bedrooms are arranged over three floors (Image: Sowerbys)

Outside, there is a low-maintenance patio garden which is ideal for al fresco dining, as well as private off-street parking.

Two of the bedrooms have their own balconiesTwo of the bedrooms have their own balconies (Image: Sowerbys) The Gables is well-positioned for exploring all that Hunstanton has to offerThe Gables is well-positioned for exploring all that Hunstanton has to offer (Image: Sowerbys)

The Gables is ideally positioned to explore the coastline and all that the Victorian resort of Hunstanton has to offer.

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The town, named one of the 20 "coolest, prettiest and quirkiest" in the UK by Time Out, boasts a number of attractions and things to do, as well as facilities, amenities including a primary and secondary school, plus a prep school, a GP surgery and post office, a leisure pool, gym and two supermarkets.

For more information, please contact Sowerbys.

PROPERTY FACTS
The Gables, Hunstanton
Guide price: £750,000
Sowerbys, 01485 533666
sowerbys.com