Corton railway station transformed into home up for sale

Corton railway station back in February 1967. Picture: Russell Walker (Image: Russell Walker)

Now people are being offered the "unique opportunity" to own a historic former railway station that has been transformed into a stunning three-bedroom family home.

Station Lodge in Corton - a historic former railway station - is up for sale. Picture: Elisabeth James Homes (Image: Elisabeth James Homes)

For the first time in more than 50 years Station Lodge in Corton, Lowestoft has been listed for sale.

Station Lodge in Corton - a historic former railway station - is up for sale. Picture: Elisabeth James Homes (Image: Elisabeth James Homes) And the Lowestoft-based estate agents who are marketing the "magnificent historical home" said this week that it has already attracted "vast interest" with prospective buyers from across the country keen to find out more.

The former Corton railway station. Picture: Russell Walker (Image: Russell Walker)

With Elisabeth James Homes "proud to present a rare and unique opportunity to the market" they said the "remarkable property is steeped in history".

Station Lodge in Corton - a historic former railway station - is up for sale. Picture: Elisabeth James Homes (Image: Elisabeth James Homes) Set within an expansive 2.5 acre plot, they said: "Station Lodge offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire something so special its character is etched within its bones."

A busy Corton Railway Station in days gone by. Picture: E S Alger (Image: E S Alger)

Kayleigh Thorp, director of Elisabeth James Homes, added: "Station Lodge was a thrilling opportunity to bring to market, when you consider the station itself is over 100 years old and the family have lovingly been restoring and renovating it for 50 of them you quickly see this is a rare chance for someone to really develop an already unique property.

Station Lodge in Corton - a historic former railway station - is up for sale. Picture: Elisabeth James Homes (Image: Elisabeth James Homes) "Interest has been vast. Viewings won't start until the end of the month so there is still time to be part of the first wave of viewers.

The former Corton railway station in around 1967. Picture: Russell Walker (Image: Russell Walker) "We wanted to create a fair opportunity for all prospective buyers to purchase this stunning and historical property as there has been lots of interest from buyers located around the country too."

Station Lodge in Corton - a historic former railway station - is up for sale. Picture: Elisabeth James Homes (Image: Elisabeth James Homes) With the original cast iron platform still "remaining intact" from its days as a railway station, the rich heritage of Station Lodge - situated on Station Road- is shown with the canopy and character features throughout.

Station Lodge in Corton - a historic former railway station - is up for sale. Picture: Elisabeth James Homes (Image: Elisabeth James Homes)

It also features sweeping private and tranquil gardens, a private orchard, a part converted loft - that could create a fourth bedroom - and two separate development plots, both of which are "ideal for residential development subject to planning."

A postcard image of the former Corton railway station which opened in 1903. Picture: Courtesy of Russell Walker (Image: Courtesy of Russell Walker)

Available on a freehold tenure, offers in excess of £895,000 are being asked for Station Lodge, Corton.

Corton railway station history

Back in July 1903 the first direct railway link between Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft was opened - with Corton railway station forming part of the Norfolk and Suffolk Joint Railway Line.

Holidaymakers arriving at Yarmouth Railway Station on July 25, 1953 Photo: GOULD Linking Yarmouth, Gorleston and Lowestoft, the line was constructed by the Great Eastern Railway and the Midland and Great Northern Railway with the aim of encouraging the development of holiday resorts along the coast.

A train leaves Gorleston-On-Sea railway station in September 1957. Picture: Newsquet Library (Image: Archant Library)

It went across the Bure Railway Bridge and five-span Breydon Viaduct, serving stations at Yarmouth South Town, Gorleston North, Gorleston, Hopton, Corton, Lowestoft North and Lowestoft Central.

The old railway line at Hopton. Picture: Newsquest archives

But after the line was closed to freight in 1964, it was closed to passengers in May 1970 after the route was deemed uneconomic.

A last train leaving from Lowestoft in 1970. Picture: Graham Smith (Image: Graham Smith)

This led to Lowestoft Central Station reverting to its original name of Lowestoft - with Corton the only other station building still remaining today on the route of the line.

Corton railway station just before its closure in 1970. Picture: I Baker (Image: I Baker) Corton railway station waiting rooms and benches in 1967. Picture: Courtesy of Russell Walker (Image: Courtesy of Russell Walker) Corton railway station in around 1967. Picture: Courtesy of Russell Walker (Image: Courtesy of Russell Walker) Corton railway station in days gone by. Picture: Courtesy of Russell Walker (Image: Courtesy of Russell Walker) The exterior of the former Corton railway station in 1976. Picture: David Burrows (Image: David Burrows) Navvies working on the platform at Corton railway station in 1904. Picture: Courtesy of Russell Walker (Image: Courtesy of Russell Walker)

The Midland and Great Northern Railway logo incorporated into all the metal stanchions supporting the platform canopy at Yarmouth Beach Station, pictured during demolition work after the line's closure. Picture: Newsquest Library (Image: Archant)