6 bedroom house

DESCRIPTION No. 17 Christchurch Road comes to the market for the first time in over 50 years and is a particularly rare offering being well set back and beautifully positioned on what is considered to be one of the finest roads in Norwich.

The property is constructed of red brick under a pitched pintile and pantile roof and was originally built in the late Victorian times. The house enjoys elegant, and light filled rooms, typical of the period with a particular feature being the double bay fronted facade acting as a striking feature to the house which carries a wonderful charm throughout with many of the original features in place.

You approach the property via the front via French doors into a porch entrance which leads into the main reception hall. The formal ground floor rooms are positioned to the front of the house and enjoy original period features which include picture rails, skirting, sash windows and fireplaces. The drawing room links in with the breakfast room which adjoins the fitted kitchen offering a good range of integrated appliances. The kitchen itself enjoys access onto the terrace.

To the northwest of the house the dining room and sitting room can be incorporated via double doors to enjoy an open plan feel. The sitting rooms benefits from access into the gardens. Further ground floor rooms include a useful pantry and shower room.

The extensive bedroom accommodation together with a toilet and shower room are positioned off the spacious landing area. The principal bedroom is a wonderful space with a large bay window enjoying views out over the front of the house. There are an additional five bedrooms, four of the rooms are comfortable double bedrooms and the sixth bedroom would make an excellent nursery/study. In addition, the attic is accessed from a ramsay ladder on the landing and is 60% boarded with potential to create further bedrooms with en-suite facilities subject to the necessary planning consent being forthcoming.

No. 17 Christchurch Road is approached to the front into a large driveway with parking offered for several vehicles. There is a garage accessed via original wooden double doors enjoying power and light and good storage above. The garage parks two vehicles in tandem. There is a side access which links in with the rear gardens.

The mature gardens are beautifully laid out being mainly laid to lawn with a mixture of fruit and specimen trees. A particular feature to the house is the large terrace area ideal for entertaining with fine views down towards the rear boundary. The gardens benefit from being enclosed by panel fencing and further features include a pond, outhouse, and two sheds which will be remaining with the property.

The gardens and grounds are generous for a property of this size and type and are wonderfully private and secluded.

The property is being offered to market with no onward chain and will be of great interest to buyers keen to acquire a family home with potential to extend/adapt the accommodation.
The property is situated within a conservation area.

Services – Mains water, mains drainage, mains electricity, gas central heating.

Acreage – 0.167 acres (stms).

Local authority – Norwich City Council. 

LOCATION Christchurch Road is situated in one of Norwich's most sought-after residential districts positioned between Newmarket Road and Unthank Road and is within walking distance of the centre of the city of Norwich and close to the inner link road. There are excellent independent local shops, restaurants and transport facilities in and around Unthank Road and in nearby Eaton Village. There are local private and public schools within walking distance. In particular, Town Close School, Norwich High School for Girls and Norwich City College are close by, with easy access to the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital. 

DIRECTIONS Proceed out of Norwich on the Newmarket Road and turn right into Christchurch Road. The drive into no. 17 will be found on the left-hand side. 

AGENT’S NOTES: (1) The photographs shown in this brochure have been taken with a camera using a wide angle lens and therefore interested parties are advised to check the room measurements prior to arranging a viewing.

(2) Intending buyers will be asked to produce original Identity Documentation and Proof of Address before solicitors are instructed. 

VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through the selling agents' Norwich Office. [use Contact Agent Button]. These particulars were prepared in September 2022. Ref. 044590

Marketed by: Brown & Co, Norwich