A HOME going for £600,000 boasts being a “hop, skip and jump from the sea” – but is just metres from a cliff edge that suffers from landslides.
The six-bedroom Cliff House has stunning sea views but must be paid for in cash because banks are refusing to give a mortgage due to how close it is to the edge.
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It sits on 1.75 acres in Trimingham, North Norfolk, which has suffered coastal erosion and cliff slips. An area the size of two football pitches plummeted to the beach below in 2020.
House hunter Heather, from Newark, Essex, said: “I’m attempting to buy a house.
“I was just astounded that they thought it would be a good idea to publicise it. I mean obviously they get a financial reward, but really?
“A house that’s precariously close to an eroding coastline? I surely wasn’t the only person to notice it within half a second.”
Family-run estate agents Coast and Country said the Victorian home, which would be listed for a lot more if it was not by the cliff edge, would be suitable for a full-time home or a holiday-let investment.
Director Samantha said: “We have many buyers calling our offices and asking ‘why is this beautiful home so cheap?’
“The answer, unfortunately, is that it is priced accordingly given the fact that potential buyers are unable to obtain a mortgage on the property, due to its proximity to the cliff edge.
“If this property was situated on a more protected coastal area, or slightly further inland, it would be marketed a lot higher than its current asking price.”
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The home’s features include a heated swimming pool, a grand staircase and a large entrance hall.
Its description on Zoopla said it also benefits from “stunning sea views”.
Lower down the advert, an agent note reads: *Cash Buyers Only Due To The Cliff Erosion*
