9 Spixworth Road Old Catton | Norfolk Size Matters

9 SPIXWORTH ROAD OLD CATTON | NORFOLK SIZE MATTERS

“If you want to live within walking distance of the city and you also want a home with an abundance of space, this impressive abode will be right up your street with plenty of parking and private gardens – a wonderful place! So well proportioned, the rooms draw you in and there’s much to enjoy and admire. Beautifully balancing city life with seclusion, this could be your heart’s desire!”

• A substantial Family Home situated in a Non-Estate Position in the popular suburb of Old Catton found to the north of the Cathedral City of Norwich. • Four Bedrooms to include Master Bedroom with Large En-Suite • Two Receptions; Study • Kitchen with Separate Utility: Downstairs WC • Enclosed Rear Garden • Garage and Driveway providing Off Road Parking • The Accommodation extends to 1,891sq.ft • Energy Rating: D A handsome 1950s home in a highly desirable setting, this is an excellent all- rounder. From here you can walk into the city or hop on one of the many buses stopping just down the road, stroll to the pub, shops, schools – whatever it is you’re after, it’s all so handy here. Setting With Space The owners came here 15 years ago, looking for a place within walking distance of the city: “We were blown away by the size of this. It’s such a convenient location but you get a big driveway with plenty of parking, a garage, a good size private garden and a lovely house too. The loft is huge and has great potential if someone wants to explore perhaps converting that,” they explain. Built in the 1950s, when the owners moved in it was still very much of its time and needed considerable updating. They have been through top to bottom and now the house is in superb condition with a real sense of solidity and quality throughout. Fabulous Fifties, Perfect For The Present There are two excellent reception rooms, both boasting features including open fires in attractive fireplaces plus wooden flooring. The front room has a lovely bay window that fills the room with light, while the rear reception has French doors leading onto the terrace beyond. As the house is set well back from the road, both rooms are very private, so you can choose which to use as your sitting room and which for dining. Upstairs, the owners have extended the property to create a fabulous master suite with luxurious en-suite bathroom. “I love lying back in the freestanding bath and looking up at the stars above.” Beautiful Blooms The garden is a great size and incredibly private – delightfully secluded and mature. There’s a terrace that gets the sun all afternoon and evening and is the perfect spot for al fresco dining or summer barbecues, with a lawn beyond where adults can relax and enjoy the setting or children can play in safety. Mature trees offer seclusion and provide shade on hot days. At the front of the house you’ll see a stunning magnolia that’s so eye-catching when in full bloom that the owners have seen cars pulling over in the road to admire it. Out And About As previously mentioned, you can walk into the city from here with ease, or hop on one of the very regular buses, either into Norwich or out into the surrounds. But you don’t even need to head to Norwich for amenities as this is an incredibly well served area, with a choice of takeaways, shops, schools and more on hand. The nearby pubs include some of the most popular and renowned in the city for real ale, live music and more. Catton Park is another draw, with weekly park runs, places to walk dogs, outdoor cinema screenings, Easter egg hunts and many other seasonal and community events – all just a stone’s throw from home. The Accommodation You take in the front elevation before moving through the UPVC door into the… Reception Hall Noting the wood flooring underfoot along with the under stairs cupboard. Moving around to your right you move into the… Dining Room You note the bay window to the front aspect which provides plenty of natural light. There is an open fireplace along with stripped wood flooring. A door to your left leads you into the… Sitting Room With oak flooring underfoot, whilst taking centre stage within the room is the gas cast iron fireplace with a tiled hearth and a timber surround. There is a window to the side elevation along with French doors that provide access out to the rear terrace. Moving back through the reception hall, you arrive in the… Kitchen You immediately note the central island unit along with the tiled flooring underfoot. There is space for a table and chairs, whilst there are cabinets to two aspects which contrast well with the work surface. There is space available for a range cooker with an extractor above. Integrated within the work surface is a one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap, whilst you also discover a built in dishwasher. There is a window to the rear elevation. From here you move into a useful… Utility Room Again you note the tiled flooring underfoot, whilst there is space for white goods along with a butler sink with a mixer tap over. There is a UPVC double glazed door to the rear aspect. Within this room you also discover the wall mounted gas fired boiler. Study With a window to the side aspect, again you note the tiled flooring underfoot. From here you have access into the garage which measures 12’4” x 17’.9” with electric up and over door along with power and light. Moving back to the reception hall, passing the front door, you move up some steps to the… Ground Floor Cloakroom Fitted with a two piece white suite comprising of a low level WC and a pedestal wash hand basin. You note the window to the side elevation. Taking the stairs to the first floor landing, a door to your left leads you into a good size… Family Bathroom With tiled flooring underfoot and fitted with a four piece white suite comprising of a shower cubicle, a bath with mixer tap over, a wall mounted wash hand basin and a low level WC. You note the built in cupboard.

Bedroom Three Within the room you note a mirrored wardrobe with sliding doors along with a window to the rear aspect. Master Bedroom Suite With a window to the rear elevation and a door into the en suite bathroom. This is fitted with a four piece suite comprising of a vanity hand wash basin, a low level WC, a walk in shower cubicle and a freestanding bath with mixer tap. You note the spotlights together with two velux windows that provide plenty of natural light. Bedroom Four Another good size bedroom, with a window to the front aspect. Bedroom Two Upon entering you note the part vaulted ceiling and reduced headroom along with a window to the front aspect. The Outside The front of the property is approached by part walling and gates which lead you onto a shingle driveway, which provides off road parking. There is a lawned area with mature shrubs and trees. The rear garden is also fully enclosed with a paved terrace area with part walling onto the lawn with an apple tree and further mature shrubs. Also to the side there is part walling along with a courtesy gate which provides access to the rear garden.

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… One of the real benefits of living in Old Catton is its close proximity to Norwich city centre. Its history would appear to date back to the Doomsday Book and in the present day it still offers a thriving community with a village hall, village shop, doctors surgery, dentists, St Margaret’s Church, public houses and a variety of schools including Garrick Green Infant School, Lodge Lane First School and Old Catton Church of England Junior School. For further details on Old Catton visit www.oldcatton. com. How Far Is It To… Old Catton is situated approximately 3 miles north of Norwich within easy reach of the international airport and the main line train station with links to London Liverpool Street. The city offers all that you would expect of a county capital with a wide range of cultural and leisure facilities and a variety of good schools both in the public and private sectors. From the A11 Newmarket Road, Cambridge lies approximately 60 miles to the south-west and Newmarket 47 miles. Wroxham is less than 6 miles away and from there you can explore the wealth of The Norfolk Broads Directions From Norwich leave the city on Constitution Hill and upon reaching the outer ring road roundabout take the second exit onto Constitution Hill/B1150 signposted to North Walsham. At the traffic lights turn left onto George Hill and then left onto Spixworth Road, where shortly after you will locate number 9 signposted with a Fine and Country For Sale Board. For those with satellite navigation the post code is NR6 7NE. Services Gas Central Heating, Mains Water, Mains Drainage Broadland District Council

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