5 ORCHARD CLOSE
SHERINGHAM, NORFOLK NR26 8SX
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
131 m²
Council tax band
E
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1991-1995
Last sold
£435,000 May 2025
Price per m²
£3,550/m²
Local average
£454,464 (+2.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (26,736 of 33,755)
Street crime
33 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Generous and flexible accommodation
- Sea views
- Landscaped gardens
- Attached garage and parking
- Short walk to town centre, leisure centre and gold course
- Spacious sitting/dining room
- Fitted kitchen/breakfast room & Utility
- Home Office/Bedroom 4
- Three further double bedrooms
- Modern bathroom and shower room
Additional details
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Garage, Off street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Sheringham also boasts some excellent coastal and woodland walks in the vicinity. The beach enjoys a blue flag status and is a mix of shingle and sand depending on the tide, with a wide promenade running the length of the town. The town hosts several events throughout the year including the Viking Festival, Crab and Lobster Festivals, Carnival and 1940's Weekend and the North Norfolk Steam Railway attracts many visitors.
The property is situated on a sought after, non-estate road, on the West side of the town, within a short stroll of the town centre, train station, beach and golf course. There is a regular bus service into town which stops just around the corner.
Description This superb, detached, split level house, offers flexible and generous accommodation throughout. It sits in a good sized plot, with beautiful gardens which gently slope away from the building, revealing lovely far reaching views to Skelding Hill and the sea. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, accessed via a few steps at the front of the property, a generous sitting/dining room with Westerly aspect, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room on the ground floor, two double bedrooms and a modern shower room on the lower ground floor, though currently used as dining room and study respectively. The first floor comprises a modern bathroom and two further double bedrooms, both with fitted furniture and superb views. There is an attached garage accessed via a drive which provides additional off-road parking and superb gardens which are a beautiful feature of this property.
Other benefits include gas central heating and double glazing.
This property would be ideal for a couple or family and an internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that this home has to offer.
The accommodation comprises:
uPVC front door to:
Entrance Hall Hatch to loft, large, radiator, stairs to upper ground floor and lower ground floor, built-in airing cupboard lagged hot water cylinder, slatted shelves and overhead storage housing
Sitting/Dining Room 18' 7" x 16' 11" (5.66m x 5.16m) A generous, light and airy room with large rear aspect UPVC double-glazed window and further side aspect window offering views over the beautiful garden to the hills beyond and views to Skelding Hill and the coastline. Gas flame effect fire with marble surround and hearth, two radiators, TV aerial point and satellite cable.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 13' 0" x 10' 8" (3.96m x 3.25m) Fitted with base and drawer units with limed-oak doors and wood-edged working surfaces over, matching wall units, task lighting, tiled splashback, glass display cabinet and spice drawers, open shelving, New World range cooker with four gas rings, griddle and electric ovens, canopy extractor over, wall-mounted gas boiler providing central heating and domestic hot water, space for an undercounter fridge, tiled floor, radiator, 1.5 bowl sink with mixer tap, UPVC double glazed window to front aspect.
Utility Room 7' 0" x 6' 5" (2.13m x 1.96m) Fitted with base units and wood-edged worktop to match the kitchen, shaker style wall units, tiled splashback, space for a fridge freezer, space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher, side aspect UPVC double glazed window and part glazed door to passage.
Lower Ground Floor
Hallway Built-in under stairs storage cupboard.
Dining Room/Bedroom3 14' 0" x 11' 8" (4.27m x 3.56m) UPVC sliding patio doors to rear garden, radiator.
Study/bedroom 4 13' 9" x 8' 6" (4.19m x 2.59m) Side aspect UPVC double glazed window, radiator, built-in wardrobe with sliding doors and fire door.
Shower Room 6' 5" x 5' 5" (1.96m x 1.65m) Fitted with a modern back-to-wall suite comprising vanity basin with mixer tap and units beneath, low level WC with concealed cistern, corner shower cubicle with mixer shower, tiled floor and tiled walls, heated towel rail, mirror, light and shaver point and side aspect UPVC double glazed window with obscure glass.
First Floor Hatch to loft
Landing
Bedroom 1 11' 11" x 11' 9" (3.63m x 3.58m) Plus a range of fitted wardrobes, matching bedside cabinets, drawers and dressing table, radiator, rear aspect UPVC double glazed window offering delightful views over the garden to the woodland of Sheringham Park and a glimpse of the sea and Skelding Hill.
Bedroom 2 12' 11" x 10' 9" (3.94m x 3.28m) Plus range of fitted wardrobes and dressing table. Front aspect UPVC double glazed windows offering views over rooftops to the sea, radiator.
Bathroom 7' 10" x 5' 5" (2.39m x 1.65m) Fitted with a modern white back to wall suite comprising vanity basin with mixer tap and units beneath, lower-level WC with concealed cistern, panelled bath with mixer tap and electric shower over, fully tiled walls and floor, side aspect UPVC double glazed window with obscure glass, heated towel rail, mirror light and shaver point.
Garage 16' 0" x 10' 2" (4.88m x 3.1m) UPVC double glazed window to side aspect. Worktop currently housing the tumble dryer, further base unit with drawer, taps, electric consumer unit, light and power, personal door to study/bedroom4.
Outside The property is approached via a brick paved driveway providing off-road parking for two cars and leading to the garage. To the front of the property is a gently sloping lawn with attractive beds planted with a tree and flowers for year-round colour and interest. There are steps with a wrought iron railing leading up to the front door and onto a path extending around the side of the property with a gate giving access to the rear.
To the rear of the property is a most attractive sloping garden, which has been beautifully landscaped and is laid to lawn with attractive beds and borders planted with a wide variety of flowers and shrubs to provide year-round colour and interest. Immediately to the back of the main room is a paved patio seating area from which to enjoy the lovely view of Skelding Hill and the sea and there is a sunken garden at the far end, with a circular paved area, pergola with seat, and a garden shed. The garden is fully enclosed by timber fencing and enjoys a westerly aspect.
Services All mains services.
EPC Rating The Energy Rating for this property is to follow. A full Energy Performance Certificate available on request.
Local Authority/Council Tax North Norfolk District Council, Holt Road, Cromer, NR27 9EN.
Tel:
Tax band: E
Important Agent Note Intending purchasers will be asked to provide original Identity Documentation and Proof of Address before solicitors are instructed.
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Listed by
Norfolk
Watsons
Reference: 149139428
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 10/11/2023
Current heating cost: £2,051/year
Potential heating cost: £1,722/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,100
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
EPC Graphs
EPC 1
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #169206
Property Details
Street: 5 Orchard Close
Town: SHERINGHAM
Postcode: NR26 8SX
Installation Details
Items: 9 windows and 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 13/11/2002
Work Completed: 04/10/2002
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 16/05/2025 (1 year ago) | £435,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 CELANDINE LANE, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8UY | £350,000 | 23/01/2026 | Detached |
| 8 CELANDINE LANE, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8UY | £600,000 | 06/01/2026 | Detached |
| 20 WEYBOURNE ROAD, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8HF | £285,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached |
| 2 CELANDINE LANE, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8UY | £333,800 | 01/12/2023 | Detached |
| MAGNOLIA COTTAGE, 8 HOLT ROAD, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8NA | £850,000 | 14/11/2023 | Detached |
| 10 GREENLANDS WAY, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8AT | £350,000 | 21/09/2023 | Detached |
| 2 LAVENDER DRIVE, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8XJ | £420,000 | 27/07/2023 | Detached |
| 25 HOLT ROAD, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8NB | £625,000 | 27/07/2023 | Detached |
| 7 ORCHARD CLOSE, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8SX | £327,000 | 08/03/2023 | Detached |
| 24 WEYBOURNE ROAD, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8HF | £575,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| 23 GREENLANDS WAY, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8AT | £390,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 15 GREENLANDS WAY, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8AT | £370,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached |
| 5A WEYBOURNE ROAD, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8HF | £425,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached |
| CHIPERONI, 9A HOOKS HILL ROAD, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8NL | £495,000 | 17/08/2022 | Detached |
| 3 BRAMBLE DRIVE, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8XH | £365,000 | 17/06/2022 | Detached |
| 4 TRENTHAM DRIVE, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8QZ | £692,500 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 18 COWSLIP LANE, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8XL | £500,077 | 04/03/2022 | Detached |
| 14 ORCHARD CLOSE, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8SX | £400,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached |
| 10 GREENLANDS WAY, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8AT | £365,000 | 25/01/2022 | Detached |
| 2 VICARAGE ROAD, SHERINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR26 8NH | £910,000 | 09/12/2021 | Detached |
Area average: £481,419 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North Norfolk. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for North Norfolk. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Norfolk.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Norfolk & Norwich: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Greenlands Way | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Uplands Park | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Budgens | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Sheringham (NNR) | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Coastal MOT Centre | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Sheringham | 0.5 miles |
| Hospital | Kelling Hospital | 3.9 miles |
| Hospital | Cromer and District Hospital | 4.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 33 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham High School | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Good — 18 Sep 2023 |
| Sheringham Community Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 19 Sep 2013 |
| Sheringham Woodfields School | Other | 0.4 miles | Outstanding — 4 Mar 2019 |
| Beeston Hall School | Other | 1.4 miles | — (No rating) |
| St Andrew's School | Other | 1.8 miles | Good — 11 May 2023 |
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Rent-driven metrics
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- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).