8 bedroom house

259 St. Faiths Road is a substantial detached 8 bedroom former Victorian Rectory, offering approx. 5000sq. ft. of well-proportioned living accommodation set over three floors. The house stands in 0.5 acres (stms) of gardens and grounds with the benefit of ample off-road parking and a garage converted into an office/studio. Old Catton is one of the more popular suburbs of Norwich, and whilst the house would benefit from improvement, it would make a fabulous family home.

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GROUND FLOOR

- Entrance hall
- Sitting room
- Reception room
- Dining room
- Utility room
- WC x2
- Kitchen/breakfast room
- Pantry
- Boot room
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FIRST FLOOR

- Landing
- Main bedroom
- En suite bathroom
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 4
- Family bathroom
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SECOND FLOOR

- Landing
- Bedroom 5
- Bedroom 6
- Bedroom 7
- Bedroom 8
- Shower room
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OTHER

- Basement
- External office
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DRIVING DISTANCES (approx. using google maps)

- Norwich Airport: 1.6 miles
- NDR: 2.5 miles
- Norwich Station: 3.8 miles
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SITUATION

259 St. Faiths Road is located in the popular suburban village of Old Catton, which provides a blend of country living, with the benefit of being just 3 miles north of the city of Norwich. Old Catton provides a good range of local amenities, including shops, dental practice, medical practice, two infant schools within 0.5 miles and a primary school within 1 mile. The site is well placed for access to a regular bus service to Norwich City Centre, North Walsham, University of East Anglia and the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. In addition, there is a park-and-ride service located at Norwich International Airport. The North Norfolk Coast and the Norfolk Broads are within easy driving distance.

The Cathedral City of Norwich has a vibrant business community and as the regional centre, has an extensive range of cultural and leisure facilities, including the Norwich City football club, the Riverside leisure development complete with cinema and numerous restaurants and pubs. The city has an excellent range of state and private schools and is well known for its excellent shopping with a combination of independent retailers along with a number of premium department stores. Norwich has a mainline railway station with a service to London Liverpool Street (fastest 90 minutes, average 115 minutes) and the expanding Norwich International Airport is just a short distance away.
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GROUND FLOOR

The house is accessed through a main central door, with a porch that opens into the stunning entrance hall, complete with superb tiled flooring and open wooden staircase that sweeps up to the first floor. Immediately to the left (on the south side of the house) is the dual aspect sitting room (15’5 x 14’4). A large (20’5 x 22’10) reception room with fabulous bay window is also located to the southern side of the house, also accessed off the hallway. The dining room (19’11 x 17’4) is located to the rear (west) of the house and offers large French windows to the rear garden. Moving through from the main entrance hall to the secondary hallway is the utility room. The huge (12’10 x 27’3) kitchen/breakfast is located to the northern side of the house with the benefit of a pantry on the north wall. A boot room is located on the north/east corner, and is used as the daily entrance, complete with W.C. An enclosed staircase leads down to a modest basement.
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FIRST FLOOR

The first floor can be accessed either by the main central staircase from the ground floor entrance hall, or a secondary staircase by the kitchen. There is a large central landing on the first floor, which provides access to all of the rooms, starting with the main bedroom (15’2 x 17’4) with square bay window to the west elevation. This room has direct access to an adjoining bathroom, but this bathroom also has an additional door so can be used as a family bathroom as well. Bedroom 2 (20’5 x 17’7) is found on the south/west corner with a large bay window to the south whilst bedroom 3 (15’5 x 14’4) is located on the south/east corner with a double aspect. Bedroom 4 (9’4 x 12’10) is located directly off the landing between the main bedroom and bedroom 2 with a window to the west whilst a family bathroom completes the first-floor accommodation.
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SECOND FLOOR

The second floor is accessed off the first-floor landing through the secondary staircase (a continuation from the ground floor) to the 2nd floor landing and offers four further bedrooms and a family shower room. Bedroom 5 (15’5 x 17’7) is the larger of these rooms on the southwest corner, followed by bedroom 6 (15’5 x 14’4). Bedroom 7 (15’2 x 11’10) is located on the north/west corner whilst the final bedroom 8 (9’4 x 7’8) is centrally located off the landing. A family shower room completes the second-floor accommodation.
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OUTSIDE

The house is set well-back from the main road, with a driveway leading up to and in front of the house with a large parking and turning area. The former garage has been converted into an office space to the side of the house. To the front of the house is a large lawn, framed by large mature trees. To the rear of the property is the back garden which is the full width of the plot and can be accessed from the kitchen and dining room directly. The plot extends to 0.5 acres in all (stms).
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LOCAL AUTHORITY

Broadland, Band F, £2,217.58 (2021/22)
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LAND REGISTRY

The title for the property is NK135928 and is available upon request.
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DIRECTIONS

St. Faiths Road is located to the north of the city and is accessed off the A1042 (Mile Cross Lane). Head north, up St. Faiths Road, with Catton Park to your right. As the road takes a sharp left turn and becomes Fifers Lane, take the right hand turning, continuing on St. Faiths Road heading north. After approximately 500 metres, number 259 will be located on your left hand side, clearly marked with its number signage by the entrance to the driveway.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide, they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us.

2. We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not tested any services, appliances or fittings. Measurements, floor plans, orientation and distances are given as approximate only and should not be relied on.

3. The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken. No assumption should be made that any contents are included in the sale.

4. We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation approval, statutory or regulatory permissions or consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of the property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or other consent has been obtained.

5. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property.

6. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. If these are required, you should include their terms in any contract between you and the seller.

7. Note to potential purchasers who intend to view the property; we would politely ask you discuss with our staff the reason for the property coming onto the market and if there is any point of particular importance to you, before you make arrangements to visit or plan a viewing appointment.

8. Viewings are strictly by prior appointment.
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DATE DETAILS PRODUCED

October 2021



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