A long-empty cottage in one of Norfolk's prettiest villages generated a flurry of bids at auction.

Heatherdene, a period property on its own private loke, was billed as close to stunning, unspoilt beaches.

Eastern Daily Press: No-one has lived in Heatherdene for years, but a buyer is now being sought to carry out a full renovation and 'put their stamp on it'.No-one has lived in Heatherdene for years, but a buyer is now being sought to carry out a full renovation and 'put their stamp on it'. (Image: Auction House East Anglia)

Although in need of a complete renovation the two-bed, semi-detached home in Winterton was ideal for a cash buyer looking for an investment, according to particulars issued by Auction House East Anglia.

Eastern Daily Press: The enclosed back garden at Heatherdene in Winterton which is for sale as a fixer upper.The enclosed back garden at Heatherdene in Winterton which is for sale as a fixer upper. (Image: Auction House East Anglia)

With a lower guide price of £120,000 the new owner paid £161,000 after 19 bids were placed starting at £130,000.

A video supporting the sale described it as "a great project for a builder in a wonderful part of the world".

The auctioneer, during an online sale which was broadcast live, said there had been "lots of interest".

Eastern Daily Press: One of the bedrooms in a two-bed cottage in sought-after Winterton in Norfolk which is for sale.One of the bedrooms in a two-bed cottage in sought-after Winterton in Norfolk which is for sale. (Image: Auction House East Anglia)

In the end there were three bidders left, the cottage finally being sold to a proxy.

Other lots going under the hammer in the sale included a burnt out house, a quaint Caister cottage, and a former town centre shoe shop.

Eastern Daily Press: A period cottage in Winterton needs a full renovation but does boast some period features.A period cottage in Winterton needs a full renovation but does boast some period features. (Image: Auction House East Anglia)

Eastern Daily Press: The conservatory at Heatherdene which is for sale.The conservatory at Heatherdene which is for sale. (Image: Auction House East Anglia)

Eastern Daily Press: There is a downstairs bathroom at Heatherdene in The Loke, Winterton.There is a downstairs bathroom at Heatherdene in The Loke, Winterton. (Image: Auction House East Anglia)

Eastern Daily Press: There is a separate toilet and bathroom at Heatherdene in Winterton which is for sale.There is a separate toilet and bathroom at Heatherdene in Winterton which is for sale. (Image: Auction House East Anglia)