Property description
Norwich train station - 2.8 miles
City centre - 0.9 miles
Access to A11 - 4.7 miles
A generously proportioned and handsome detached house. The property has been renovated costing approx. £90,000 this includes new plumbing, electrics, fully insulated floors and remodelling. A full structural survey is available on request.
Currently the house has a self contained basement annexe which could easily be adopted back to form part of the main residence. The annex is accessed via the side of the property.
Accommodation comprises of:
Entrance hall
Sitting room
Dining room
Kitchen/breakfast room
Morning room
Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Three further bedrooms (1 with en-suite)
Principal bathroom
The Annex
Sitting room with open plan kitchen
Shower room
Hallway
Bedroom
The Property
Number 10 West Parade is a delightful detached Victorian property built in 1860. Entering the house through the welcoming front door takes you into the entrance hall, immediately off which are two generous East facing reception rooms both with high ceilings. To the left is the sitting room with a large bay window and an ornate cast iron fireplace with gas supply connected. To the right is the dining room featuring a rouge marble fire surround. West facing at the back of the property lies the kitchen/breakfast room which is triple aspect with French doors out onto an elevated terrace. This is a light and airy living space with solid Canadian White oak floors and plenty of space ideal for entertaining. The kitchen is fully fitted with an excellent range of cream wall and base units, butlers sink, stainless steel range cooker and views over the garden to the rear. The open plan morning room is adjoining to the kitchen/breakfast room and has a working fireplace as a focal point for convivial family living.
On the split level first floor at the top of the stairs to the right is the the first of the double bedrooms with an en-suite shower room. To the left of the hallway is the second bedroom with ample built in wardrobes and sash window. Up a few more stairs and you arrive on a small galleried landing, off which you find the master bedroom with fireplace and east facing bay window. The master bedroom benefits from another well appointed en-suite bathroom. Also on this level is the principal bathroom with roll top bath and ornate period fireplace and built in cupboard.
The basement annex is currently accessed by an independent front door, however would easily be reconnected to the main house by the existing internal staircase. The annex is well appointed, spacious and comfortable, providing ample accommodation. Both the sitting room/kitchen and the bedroom are double aspect. There is adequate storage in the hallway and a shower room.
Outside
To the front of the house the garden has been mostly laid to gravel to provide generous off street parking. Mature borders with mixed planting provide privacy. Double wooden gates to the right offer access to the rear, where you will find a delightful walled garden with an attractive brick built summer house.
Location
The house is situated in the heart of the golden triangle to the West of the centre of Norwich. A short walk takes you to the Unthank Road which is the hub of this thriving and vibrant yet peaceful community. On your doorstep you will find an abundance of shops, pub, cafes and well respected schools.
The aptly named Norwich "A fine city" is rich in art, culture and history boasting two cathedrals and a Norman castle. There are around 3000 retail outlets and the largest permanent open air market in the UK. Norwich is also a major centre for financial services and a city of excellence for science. Norwich train station offers hourly services to London Liverpool street and Cambridge, London being 1 hour 50 minutes and Cambridge 1 hour 20 minutes. Norwich international airport is to the north of the city and offers flights to various destinations in the UK and Europe.
Directions
From the Norwich office follow St Giles Street into the city centre. Take St Peters Street with the market on the left and follow the one way system. At the junction with Chapelfield North turn right, at the roundabout take the second exit onto Convent Road. At the next roundabout take the second exit onto the Unthank Road (B1108) which quickly becomes the Earlham Road. The property is halfway down on the right hand side of West Parade, which is the fifth turning on the left.
For Satnav users the postcode is NR2 3DW.
Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
Services
Gas central heating and hot water, mains electricity, mains water & drainage.
Local Authority
Norwich City Council
Tax Band: F
Postcode: NR2 3DW
Agents Note
The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.
Tenure
Vacant possession of the freehold will be given on completion.
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