neighbouring areas
| Cromer | Fakenham | Hunstanton | Sheringham |
| Diss | Great Yarmouth | King's Lynn | Thetford |
| Downham Market | Holt | Norwich |
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Wells-next-the-Sea was one of England's great ports and today its harbour is the only commercially viable port in north Norfolk. The name 'Wells' derives from the old word 'welles' which means a clear spring of which Wells used to have many. The addition of 'next-the-Sea' was to distinguish the town from villages in Norfolk with the same name. In the mid 19th century, the Holkham Estate reclaimed the salt-marsh north-west of Wells and built a mile-long sea wall which caused rapid silting. The beach is now reached by road and by a narrow gauge railway and is backed by dense pine woods, a nature reserve and a land-locked pool which is used for pleasure boating.
One of the finest residential areas in Wells-next-the-Sea is The Buttlands, a large, rectangular green, ringed by lime trees and elegant Georgian houses, together with the Crown Hotel, Globe Inn and Wells Catholic Church. Houses for sale in Wells-next-the-Sea are a mixture of styles and periods and include two-bedroom bungalows and terraced cottages; Victorian and Edwardian terraced cottages offering three bedrooms; and larger properties such as converted commercial premises, linked and detached 18th century houses, architect-designed new-build detached houses, and the occasional Grade II listed building.
For details of flats for sale in Wells-next-the-Sea and for all cottages and houses, please contact Wells-next-the-Sea estate agents.
Amenities for property in Wells-next-the-Sea
Local services include a cottage hospital, health centre, Barclays Bank, post office and library. There are half a dozen pubs in the village, several restaurants and tea rooms, and great fish 'n' chips. For school-age children there is Wells-next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School, and Alderman Peel High School.
Transport in Wells-next-the-Sea
Wells-next-the-Sea is off the A149 coastal road midway between Hunstanton and Sheringham. The railway station in Sheringham is 18 miles to the east and offers an hourly service to Norwich via Cromer, with a journey time of 54mins. Local buses provide services to Fakenham, King's Lynn and Sheringham.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Wells-next-the-Sea, which is covered by postcode NR23, you may also wish to consider Hunstanton, King's Lynn, Downham Market, Fakenham, Holt, Sheringham, and Cromer.
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4 bedrooms house in Staithe Street, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 - Guide Price of £550,000
A Grade II listed, Merchant's house renovated to an exacting standard with a self-contained shop unit with income potential in the town centre.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Wells Next The Sea, Norfolk - Guide Price of £199,950
A well presented improved and extended ex local authority property benefiting from reception hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, downstairs shower room, conservatory, two bedrooms and...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Wells Next The Sea, Norfolk - Guide Price of £465,000
New Development. A newly built detached three bedroom house with two of the bedrooms having en-suite facilities, with garaging and good size gardens within the popular north Norfolk coastal...... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Theatre Road, Wells Next The Sea, Norfolk - Guide Price of £395,000
An attractive Grade II Listed detached building centrally located in the ever popular Wells-next-the-Sea. The accommodation arranged over two floors offers versatile accommodation benefiting from...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Wells Next The Sea, Norfolk - Guide Price of £349,000
A rare opportunity to acquire a retail premises selling quality gifts and clothing. Situated in Staithe Street just back from the Quay the property benefits from a first floor three bedroom flat...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Wells Next The Sea, Norfolk - Guide Price of £435,000
New Development. A newly built detached three bedroom home with en-suite to master bedroom standing in pleasant gardens with garage in the popular north Norfolk coastal village of Wells-next-the-Sea.... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Wells Next The Sea, Norfolk - Guide Price of £225,000
A modern semi detached property offering two bedrooms and family bathroom to the first floor with a 17' sitting room, kitchen and cloakroom to the ground floor. Centrally located within...... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Wells Next The Sea, Norfolk - Guide Price of £395,000
An attractive Grade II Listed detached building centrally located in the ever popular Wells-next-the-Sea. The accommodation arranged over two floors offers versatile accommodation benefiting from...... view full details
bedrooms house in Polka Road, Wells Next The Sea, Norfolk - Guide Price of £465,000
A newly built detached three bedroom house with two of the bedrooms having en-suite facilities, with garaging and good size gardens within the popular north Norfolk coastal village of...... view full detailsview All properties for sale in $place$ in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
