The property, known as Moss Fen Lodge, was designed and built in 1979 by the current owner John Royal and later extended, creating a home that appears much older while using modern construction methods.

The sitting room has a wood burner with brick surround (Image: Fine & Country)

Selling agent Fine & Country said: “All is not what it seems at this character home, a beautiful chocolate box cottage, tucked away down a quiet lane in the seaside village of Sea Palling, close to open countryside and the historic parish church.

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“The house looks as though it dates back hundreds of years, yet it’s actually around 40 years old, with an extension added in the 1990s.

“Exquisitely finished with reclaimed materials, you have the authentic feel of a character property with the ease of a modern home – all just a short walk from the beach.”

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