A unique investment opportunity in Honing, Norfolk. This rare 18th-century Blacksmith’s Forge offers tremendous potential for the astute buyer. Recently reroofed and retaining its original character, the Forge benefits from its own electric supply and versatile internal space, including a large insulated storage cupboard and separate workshop/store. With development potential subject to planning permission, it could be converted for commercial use, a main residence, or a holiday let in conjunction with the adjoining cottage, which is also for sale. Externally, the property features a lawned garden with hardstanding for parking. This is a truly exceptional opportunity to combine heritage charm with investment possibilities.

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The Street is the central thoroughfare of Honing, a charming village and civil parish in Norfolk that retains a strong sense of community. At its heart is the historic parish church, which hosts regular services and village events, while the nearby village hall is used for clubs, meetings, and seasonal activities. With North Walsham only a short drive away, residents benefit from the wide range of amenities available, including supermarkets, independent retailers, cafés, and healthcare facilities. North Walsham also provides access to both primary and secondary schools, offering convenient options for families.

Transport links in the area are practical and accessible with Norwich a 20 minute train ride from neighbouring Worstead and road connections allowing easy travel to surrounding towns, and bus services connect Honing with North Walsham and other nearby villages. For those drawn to the Norfolk coast, the historic village of Happisburgh is within a short drive, offering sandy beaches, coastal walking routes, and striking countryside views.

The Forge, The Street

Dating back to the 1700s, this recently restored and fully functioning Blacksmith’s Forge offers a unique opportunity for development (subject to planning permission). Whether for commercial use, conversion into a main residence, or a holiday let/rental in conjunction with the adjoining cottage, the property presents exciting possibilities for the right buyer.

Reroofed in 2020, the Forge retains its historic charm while providing a solid structure for future use. Positioned within the picturesque village and civil parish of Honing in Norfolk, it is connected to a charming cottage, which is also available for sale, offering potential for combined or separate use. The Forge benefits from its own separate electric supply, ensuring flexibility for any future plans.

Internally, the Forge features double doors leading into a substantial insulated storage cupboard, alongside a separate workshop/store, providing ample space for tools, equipment, or to pursue other creative or commercial activities.

Externally, the Forge is complemented by a lawned garden to the front, in part underlain with a protective hardstanding membrane providing convenient parking.

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Welcome to Minors & Brady, your local, independent estate agents. If you're thinking of buying, selling, or letting, then you've come to the right place. We were recently awarded first place in 'best estate agency office' in the whole of Norfolk and Suffolk and we came third in the whole of the U.K. at the ESTAS, the UK's largest estate agency awards hosted by Phil Spencer from 'Location Location'. Our story is an interesting one. Jamie Minors and Alex Brady were passionate estate agents who had relentlessly worked their way up from Trainee Negotiators, to Senior Valuers, to Branch Managers for other firms; Pymm & Co and Haart respectively. Both Jamie and Alex had a long term plan to build their way of buying and selling via their own brand to ensure their same ethos was practiced daily. As competing rivals in the property industry, but friends outside of business, they coincidentally both realised they were due to set up their own firms in the same area. After much discussion, they both realised they wanted the same thing; to deliver the best possible service to all buyers and sellers across Norfolk, with one 'super team' under one brand. From there, as they say, the rest is history. Minors & Brady is now an award winning estate agent offering an unrivalled level of service in our area. Our key strength is that an owner of the business oversees all aspects of buying and selling, 7 days a week.

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