This idyllic late Georgian residence overlooking the sea, for sale for £895,000, is believed to have been the Bishop of Norwich's country retreat as well as an army base during the war.

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This pretty Georgian house, built in 1812, offering 10 bedrooms and seven open fireplaces, is believed to have been the Bishop of Norwich's country residence as well as a US army residence during World War Two.

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The Corner House on Cromer Road in Old Hunstanton is for sale for a guide price of £895,000 with Abbotts.

The property, which has been run as a successful bed and breakfast business, offers lots of character with wooden floors and original doors as well as two staircases and four bathrooms.

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Alex Drown, branch manager at Abbotts in Burnham Market, said: 'This house is so individual and lots of people know it, it has so much potential and you just fall in love with it.'

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The property is located just a mile from the main town of Hunstanton and comes with off road parking and is close to the sea and beach.

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For more information contact Abbotts on 01328 320034.

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