Unthank Road | Norwich | Norfolk

A PERIOD PIECEThis handsome property is one of the largest detached residences located within this area of the Golden Triangle and only a few minutes walk to the City Centre. With private gardens, garage and plenty of off road parking, not to mention the privacy which is afforded by the mature trees surrounding the property. Having recently been refurbished by the current owner, it is enviably stylish and retains the elegance of its many original features. The surrounding area has so much to offer – living here is a decision you will not regret!

A beautifully presented Period Residence, screened from Unthank Road, close to the City Centre

• Four Receptions: Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Separate Utility

• Four Bedrooms to include Master Bedroom with En Suite: Guest Bedroom with En Suite and Main Bathroom

• Garage, Driveway, Garden and Courtyard Garden• The Accommodation extends to 2,957sq.ft• Energy Rating: E

A detached house, hidden from view in private gardens within the desirable Unthank Road area, this is a rare opportunity indeed.

A Very Special SettingThe owner of this highly unusual property initially came to view due to the prime position – it’s set back from a popular road within the heart of the Golden Triangle and has a vibrant local community on the doorstep, with a great café culture, as well as all the delights of the city centre just a short stroll away. The fact that the house is detached, with good size parking and gardens and hidden from view with a great deal of seclusion, really adds to the

appeal: “It’s a beautiful house on the cusp of the Georgian and Victorian eras, so it has amazing proportions and is flooded with light. It’s tucked away from the road with a wall, fence and mature trees all screening it from view – and this also means you have a green leafy outlook from almost every window. It feels like a real retreat: a haven within the city.”

Old And New In HarmonyThe large rooms here are beautiful and bright. With four receptions, four bedrooms and three bathrooms, there’s a great deal of flexibility too – this is a home that would work well for a couple who love to have friends and family to stay, or indeed as a magnificent family abode and a wonderful place in which to raise children and teenagers. The owner has upgraded the property putting her design background to good use, with a keen eye for detail and a high standard of finish throughout: “Each room has its own character and I’ve been careful to allow this to shine through while also ensuring the spaces flow comfortably one into another. The colours are soft and relaxing too. The house is filled with natural light and that was one of the first things I noticed when coming to view. It makes for a very uplifting home.” There’s a beautiful blend of period and contemporary here with the character features, classic styling and modern touches, such as additional lighting, that make the house work well for modern living.

Embracing City LivingThe property’s garden is a lovely sunny spot in which to unwind or relax, with the terrace perfect for barbecues or al fresco dining. Overhanging mature trees offer shady, sheltered spots amidst the sun. Although you’re in the heart of the Golden Triangle here and so close to the city centre, it feels surprisingly peaceful and is very private too. “It’s lovely to have everything on the doorstep but be able to shut it all out and hide away, or to host friends and family in such a peaceful setting after a busy week.” If you don’t feel like cooking, you’ll be spoilt for choice

here, with popular destination pubs such as the Georgian Townhouse just down the road. There’s a thriving café culture and the city of Norwich has a huge arts scene and one of the best shopping experiences in the country, offering a mix of major retailers and independents alike. Whatever you’re after, you’re sure to find it here! The AccommodationFrom the gravel driveway you take in the pretty front elevation before moving through the entrance door into the…

Entrance HallUpon entering you note the staircase which rises to the first floor galleried landing, cararra marble floor, a door to your right takes you into the…

Drawing RoomUpon entering you note the panelled walls, whilst to one wall you note the feature fireplace (not working) with gas point, sash windows to front aspect, decorative cornicing and ceiling rose. From here double doors provide access into the…

ConservatoryDouble doors lead out to the rear terrace and gardens beyond.

From the entrance hall you move to your left into the…

Dining RoomAgain located to the front of the home with sash windows to front aspect, feature fire place (blocked) noting the recessed area which is currently used as a drinks area with wine cabinetry and decorative mirrors. From the dining room you have access through into the kitchen breakfast room.

“I love the blend of original features and contemporary comforts. It’s a very handsome property but easy to live in.”

“I’ve upgraded and refurbished the property and have really enjoyed making it my home.”

Passing the door to your right into the conservatory you move through into the…

Sitting RoomA very cosy room with double doors providing access into the conservatory, built-in TV unit and shelving, feature fireplace (not working) and built-in bookcase.

Moving round to the side, noting a continuation of the tiled flooring underfoot and window to side aspect you move through into the outer lobby with door into ground floor…

CloakroomWith two piece white suite comprising WC and wall mounted wash basin.

Through to the back of the home to the utility area and a door which provides access to the side and rear together with a door into the garage.

From the back hallway, noting the tiled flooring underfoot and a door to the side, you move into the…

Kitchen Breakfast RoomCabinets and drawers can be found to three aspects contrasting well with the granite work surface, integrated electric oven, gas four ring hob with extractor, two oven gas Aga, Central island with granite work surface. This room is flooded with natural light with four skylights together with two windows to side aspect.

Moving up the stairs to the galleried landing, noting the sash window to side aspect, moving to the front of the home a door to your left into what is currently used as the…

Master BedroomYou note the built-in wardrobes and sash window to the front aspect. A door takes you into the…

En-Suite Shower RoomYou note the ceramic tiles underfoot, free standing marble sink unit, shower and the part obscured sash window to the side aspect.

Bedroom TwoA large double bedroom, noting the wood panelling to one wall, two built-in wardrobes and a sash window to the front.

Moving across the galleried landing to the rear hallway of the home into…

Bedroom ThreeAgain another good size double bedroom with sealed unit double glazed window to the side aspect, noting the built-in wardrobes to one wall. From here you have a Jack and Jill door on to the landing into the…

Main BathroomFree standing bath with shower above, heritage wash hand basin, low level WC, shaver point and a window to the side aspect.

Moving across the landing, passing the linen cupboard to your left, into…

Bedroom FourAlthough the smallest of the four bedrooms it is still a good size room with sealed unit double glazed window to the side aspect and built-in wardrobes.

The OutsideThe rear garden has a terraced area ideal for alfresco dining with a further lawned area with various mature shrubs, whilst to one side there is a bespoke dog run. To the front, the property is screened from the road via mature trees/hedging and there is ample off road parking. As mentioned to the side of the property there is an opening with double doors to the garage, a courtyard area with a shingle driveway and double iron gates into the enclosed garden.

On The DoorstepLocated within the heart of the Golden Triangle which has its own vibrant local community with a great café culture. You discover a whole range of local amenities from small independent retailers, small supermarket, a florist, butcher, and convenience stores amongst others. It is in close proximity to the University of East Anglia, the Norwich University Hospital and the Norwich Research Park. Within easy reach of the A11, A47 and A140 giving access to all major routes exiting Norfolk.

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How Far is it To?Within Norwich City Centre there is a large array of cultural and leisure facilities nearby, including Chapelfields shopping centre, bars, restaurants, theatres and cinemas. There are a number of good schools in both the state and private sectors as well as the University of East Anglia. Norwich has a main line station to London Liverpool Street with a fastest journey time of 1 hour 50 mins, also providing commuter trains to Cambridge. There is an international airport to the north side of the city and access to most major trunk roads. From the A11 Newmarket Road, Cambridge lies approximately 60 miles to the south-west and Newmarket 47 miles.

DirectionsProceed out of Norwich on Unthank Road. After about 300-400 yards, turn left down Oxford Street and the entrance to the property is found immediately on the right hand side.

Local Authority – Norwich City Council – Band G

Services – All mains services connected, GFCH

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed

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