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147 Wroxham Road Sprowston | Norwich | Norfolk | NR7 8AF CHARACTER IN THE CITY “If you love the convenience of life close to the city yet, you want a character home with features so pretty! This attractive flint property is sure to hit the spot –so beautifully finished, the former dairy has the lot! Totally transformed with a sympathetic feel, extended with traditional methods – it’s the real deal!” • A beautiful Character Brick and Flint Residence dating back to 1760, with Later Addition • Situated within the popular Norwich Suburb of Sprowston • Four Bedrooms including Master with En-Suite • Main Family Bathroom and Ground Floor WC • Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Separate Utility • Two Receptions; Conservatory • Wrap Around Garden with Patio and Pergolas • Gated Entrance; Double Garage and Parking for Several Vehicles • The Accommodation extends to 1,718sq.ft • Energy Rating: D In the heart of popular and desirable Sprowston, you might not expect to find a former dairy dating back to 1760 – but here it is. A beauty of a house with flint frontage, it’s been lovingly extended and transformed by the owners and offers plenty of space with a real sense of authenticity. If you love old houses but you want to live close to all the action, this is the place for you! At Home In The Area “I moved to Sprowston when I was young and have always admired the dairy cottage,” says the current owner. Moving back into the area as an adult, he had the opportunity to make this his home and he jumped at the chance to do so. The old dairy that stood here was once surrounded by fields, outbuildings, cattle and fruit trees – a far cry from all the amenities you enjoy a stone’s throw from the doorstep today. Just two miles from the city centre, you have pubs, shops, takeaways, supermarkets, schools, a golf course, library, dentist, butcher and so much more within easy reach. If you don’t drive, or if you have children looking for more independence, the regular bus service will come in handy. “I feel I have the best of both worlds,” explains the owner, “I’m in the heart of everything but both the house and garden are surprisingly private – and when I do want to get out into the country or go for a walk among the trees, it’s only a five minute drive out of Norwich and even less to Mousehold Heath.” Old Meets New The owners extended and improved the cottage over their years here, carefully retaining the character of the original dairy and using reclaimed materials and traditional methods where possible. It’s hard to tell which parts of the house are the oldest and which are modern additions, thanks to their painstaking attention to detail. “We took down the outbuildings and kept as much of the timber and flint as we could, using them in the extensions to the original building,” he confirms, “The additions have been built with 18-inch thick walls too and where we weren’t able to reuse materials from the outbuildings, we’ve chosen reclaimed wherever possible instead”. He also discovered original pamments under layers of lino in what is now the dining room. Every single one has been raised, restored and relaid – just one example of the great attention to detail throughout the home. A Friendly Feel Today the house has plenty of period charm but it’s also very light, bright and airy with a truly welcoming feel. The rooms are all a good size too, with a farmhouse style breakfast kitchen off the dining room, the latter having an open fire, so you can enjoy long winter suppers with the fire crackling away. The main sitting room is very generously proportioned and leads into a lovely cheerful conservatory where you can soak up the sun when it’s not quite warm enough to be outside. These two rooms are also perfect for parties as you can host a good number very comfortably. “I had over 100 people here for my 50th,” says the owner, “We had the doors open onto the garden and it all worked beautifully”. The outside space wraps around, with plenty of parking, a good size lawn where children can play, plus a pretty wisteria-covered pergola for al-fresco dining. There’s a wraparound terrace too, complete with hot tub – perfect for summer nights under the stars and totally private. The Accommodation Taking in the front elevation, you move through the front door, with recessed porch into the… Main Reception Hall There is a window to the side elevation and a window to the rear. You note the tiled flooring, along with the loft access. A door to your right provides access into the sitting room. Moving down the hallway, a staircase rises to the first floor with an under stairs cupboard and cloakroom, which is fitted with a low level WC and a wall mounted hand wash basin Utility Room With plumbing for a washing machine and space for white goods. You note the shelving to the wall. Kitchen/Breakfast Room Again you notice the tiled flooring underfoot, whilst cabinets can be found to three aspects which contrast well with the work surfaces. There is space for a range cooker which has a Belling extractor above. Also within the kitchen you note the butler sink with mixer tap over. A built in cupboard houses the combi gas fired boiler. A window to the side elevation provides light. From the kitchen you move through into the… Dining Room The owners currently use this as a formal dining room, with dual aspect windows providing light. Noting the pamment tiles underfoot taking centre stage is the open fire with brick fireplace, hearth and surround. Alternatively this room would make another ideal sitting room/snug. Moving back to the reception hall you move through into the... Sitting Room This room can also be accessed directly off the kitchen/breakfast room. You note the laminate flooring underfoot along with the windows to the front elevation which includes a box bay window. Here you note the original exposed flint work wall. Taking centre stage within the room is the brick fireplace with a brick hearth housing the gas fire. From here you move through into the… Conservatory Double doors lead out to the block paved terrace. From here you get to enjoy the views of the side garden. Moving back to the reception hall, you move up the stairs to the first floor landing. You note the window to the rear elevation, whilst a door to your right leads into… Bedroom Four A box room with a window to the rear elevation. Adjacent to which is the… Main Bathroom Fitted with a three piece white suite comprising of a claw foot freestanding bath, a low level WC and a pedestal wash hand basin. A window to the rear elevation provides light, whilst you note the wood flooring underfoot. Moving across the landing you discover three further bedrooms. Bedroom Two This is located to the rear of the property, with dual aspect windows. You note the feature fireplace to one wall. Bedroom Three With a window to the rear elevation. Master Bedroom With a window to the front elevation and an opening into the en-suite, with a shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin and a low level WC. The Garden The property is accessed by electric gates, which in turn provides access onto the driveway with parking for several vehicles. This leads to the double garage with electric up and over door, a pitched roof and power connected. The garden mainly wraps around the property with the majority to the side, which is mainly laid to lawn with a paved terrace with pergola, established trees and shrubs. The property is concealed from the road with part walling and close bordered fencing together with established hedging. Also to the side and rear of the property is a courtyard garden with a gate providing access to the front of the property. 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 On Your Doorstep… The property is set in the desirable suburb of Sprowston, near Norwich. On thw Wroxham Road that leads into the heart of the Norfolk Broads National Park, the property is within easy reach of the North Norfolk Coast. Norwich (3 .miles away). Heading out of Sprowston you have the NDR (Broadway North). Sprowston is mainly residential with the usual amenities you would expect, schools for all ages, a park and ride service. How Far Is It To… Conveniently situated in Sprowston, just 3 miles from the cosmopolitan shopping and cultural centre of Norwich. There is easy access to the A47 Norwich Southern Bypass that spans from the east to the west of Norfolk. The A11 London Road is a short 10 minute drive from the property.

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