Anyone able to advise on the following areas in Norfolk/Norwich...

GDB2222

Sounds a good plan. I nearly suggested a bit inland.

boo1

I moved to Norfolk last Friday from Surrey, am living just outside Diss in the middle of nowhere surrounded by fields. From what I've seen so far I love it. Schools are good, Norwich is about 20 miles (took 30 mins), same for Bury St Edmunds in the other direction. Diss (5 minutes away when they've finished roadworks and you don't have to go via Scole) has a big Tesco and Morrisons as well as a Co-Op. Haven't really explored Diss town itself yet, there is a market on a Friday and I know it's got a Boots, Superdrug and Smiths, so in my opinion ok for everyday shopping. Probably a bit limited if you want something particular but you've got big towns/cities within easy reach. Half an hour drive here is not like half an hour in Surrey, unless of course you get stuck behind a tractor :rotfl:.

getmore4less

Coltishall has an ex RAF base with loads of well built houses(lived in them for years).

The officers places are large.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-29495186.html?backListLink=%2Fproperty-for-sale%2Fmap.html%3FlocationIdentifier%3DREGION%255E6886%26insId%3D1%26radius%3D3.0%23_includeSSTC%3Don%26auction%3Dfalse%26locationIdentifier%3DREGION%255E6886%26previousSearchLocation%3DColtishall%26radius%3D3.0%26searchLocation%3DColtishall%26searchType%3DSALE%26useLocationIdentifier%3Dfalse%26box%3D1.33867%2C1.34592%2C52.75800%2C52.76209%26popupPropertyId%3D29495186%26mapType%3DMap&fromMap=true

Look like the area round will get a boost jobs wise.

http://www.edp24.co.uk/business/raf_coltishall_to_become_aircraft_recycling_site_1_771573

GDB2222

getmore4less wrote: »

The officers places are large.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-29495186.html?backListLink=%2Fproperty-for-sale%2Fmap.html%3FlocationIdentifier%3DREGION%255E6886%26insId%3D1%26radius%3D3.0%23_includeSSTC%3Don%26auction%3Dfalse%26locationIdentifier%3DREGION%255E6886%26previousSearchLocation%3DColtishall%26radius%3D3.0%26searchLocation%3DColtishall%26searchType%3DSALE%26useLocationIdentifier%3Dfalse%26box%3D1.33867%2C1.34592%2C52.75800%2C52.76209%26popupPropertyId%3D29495186%26mapType%3DMap&fromMap=true

That's a seriously good house!

sunshinetours

GDB2222 wrote: »

That's a seriously good house!

That is a lot of house for £395k!!

MySweetMarie

I'm envious of you, Boo1 because you're already there and I wish our beautiful house would sell. We've had only one showing and they loved it but they must sell their own house first. Anyway, here is what I was thinking. We want to own and operate a holiday cottage for a couple or two who just want to get away from it all and enjoy a nice week/long weekend in East Anglia. I was thinking that Holt would be lovely since everything you'd ever want is right there, at your fingertips. I don't know whether to look at upscale areas like this for my business or to go out to the middle of nowhere for my paying guests. They would have to drive everywhere but they would also have the advantage of utilising a back garden for al fresco dining or to just sit with a glass of wine and enjoy the scenery. But in Holt, even though a few places I've looked at had no outside space whatsoever, every shop, tearoom, cafe, etc. was within a stone's throw, plus, Holt is only four to six miles away from a few beaches. Any suggestions on what you think holiday makers would prefer? I appreciate your ideas and advice. Have a lovely weekend!

Marie

mufi

getmore4less wrote: »

Coltishall has an ex RAF base with loads of well built houses(lived in them for years).

Before anyone gets too excited, google HM Prison Bure...

The houses are cheap because of the mix of properties - large numbers of very small and not very attractive houses as well as the larger ex-officers' ones. And it's somewhat in the middle of nowhere - 3 miles from the village of Coltishall.

*emmaaa*

I'm from Thorpe St Andrew originally, my parents still live there, and I love it! The city centre is only 10 - 15 minutes drive away, but there's a lot of local amenities which easily service most needs, and as far as I'm aware the bus service is still fairly frequent (although a lot less frequent than it used to be!). Population seems to tend towards older people and families, at least in the area local to me (less than 5 mins walk from St Williams Primary, which was a brilliant school, although I don't have any information that isn't 15 years out of date! )

Best of luck wih your move!

GDB2222

MySweetMarie wrote: »

I'm envious of you, Boo1 because you're already there and I wish our beautiful house would sell. We've had only one showing and they loved it but they must sell their own house first. Anyway, here is what I was thinking. We want to own and operate a holiday cottage for a couple or two who just want to get away from it all and enjoy a nice week/long weekend in East Anglia. I was thinking that Holt would be lovely since everything you'd ever want is right there, at your fingertips. I don't know whether to look at upscale areas like this for my business or to go out to the middle of nowhere for my paying guests. They would have to drive everywhere but they would also have the advantage of utilising a back garden for al fresco dining or to just sit with a glass of wine and enjoy the scenery. But in Holt, even though a few places I've looked at had no outside space whatsoever, every shop, tearoom, cafe, etc. was within a stone's throw, plus, Holt is only four to six miles away from a few beaches. Any suggestions on what you think holiday makers would prefer? I appreciate your ideas and advice. Have a lovely weekend!

Marie

I have no idea what people want, but I'll tell you my own view of Holt. It's a rather busy town and it's over-hyped. For example, we're supposed to marvel at all the Georgian buildings. Well, there are a few, but most of them are spoilt with ugly modern shop fronts. It's also very expensive.

I live in London and if I'm going away for a break I want peace and quiet above all else. I want countryside or sea views, but none of those nasty farmyard smells please. If I feel an overwhelming need to go to Holt for tea, I'll just get in the car. Besides that, the tea rooms at Wiveton Farm are miles better.

These are obviously very personal views but possibly of some help to you.

mufi

GDB2222 wrote: »

I have no idea what people want, but I'll tell you my own view of Holt. It's a rather busy town and it's over-hyped. For example, we're supposed to marvel at all the Georgian buildings. Well, there are a few, but most of them are spoilt with ugly modern shop fronts. It's also very expensive.

I agree. Holt is overpriced and packed to the rafters in the summer; good for a couple of visits a year but not where I'd want to actually live.

But the Christmas lights are pretty good...