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13 Castle Close, Holt 13 Castle Close, Holt 18 High Street, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6BH I Tel: 01263 711880 I [email protected] I www.pointens.co.uk 13 Castle Close, Cromer Road, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6FB Norwich 20 miles, North Norfolk Coast 3 miles A superbly appointed family house situated in a much favoured residential area of the town. The property is conveniently situated for Gresham’s Schools and Holt High Street is a short walk away. GUIDE PRICE £850,000 18 High Street, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6BH I Tel: 01263 711880 I [email protected] I www.pointens.co.uk The Property Castle Close is an exclusive development of just 17 properties Accommodation constructed in 2019 by award winning builders, Hopkins Homes, in a convenient location for Gresham’s Schools and Holt High Street. This The accommodation comprises : family size residence boasts an expansive kitchen with either additional breakfast or dining areas, a stand alone living room with an inglenook style fireplace housing a wood burner. There is also a further living room and a cloakroom. On the first floor, a landing leads to a bedroom suite Covered entrance canopy with front door, leading to - comprising a large master bedroom, a dressing room and an en suite bathroom. There are four further bedrooms, one of which also has en Entrance Hall suite facilities, and a family bathroom. The superior specification of this Oak flooring, burglar alarm. Coats cupboard. Oak staircase to first floor elegant house includes underfloor heating to the ground floor, an oak with work/office space below. Telephone point. feature staircase and granite worktops in the kitchen which also has the benefit of Neff appliances. Other benefits include sealed unit double glazing, gas fired central heating, burglar alarm, ceramic floor tiles in the Sitting Room (20’7 x 15’3, double aspect) bathrooms, cloakrooms and en-suites and bi-fold doors in both the sitting Inglenook style fireplace housing a wood burner. Bi-fold doors leading to room and kitchen leading to the rear garden. Outside, the property has a the rear garden. Telephone point. shingled parking area for several vehicles and a double garage. There is a railed front garden and, directly behind the property, is a due south facing Kitchen/Dining/Breakfast Room (28’ x 20’4, L-shaped, double aspect) sunny rear garden. Range of fitted base units with granite worktops over. Inset one and half Location bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Fitted Neff fridge/freezer. Dishwasher. The town of Holt was first mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086) when Rangemaster Professional 110 cooking Range with electric oven and gas it was credited with 5 water mills, a market and its own Port of Cley. In hob. Rangemaster extractor hood. Range of matching wall units, tiled 1708 the great fire of Holt destroyed much of the town centre, which floor. Bi-fold doors leading to the rear garden. accounts for the Georgian architecture found in the town today. The centre of the town comprises mainly individual shops and businesses Living Room(17’ x 11’4, double aspect) where a friendly and personal service still remains. Schooling includes An extensive range of fitted Sharps storage units. the well renowned Gresham’s pre-prep, prep and senior schools in the town and Beeston Hall School near Sheringham. The North Norfolk coastline is about 4 miles distant with Salthouse, Cley, Blakeney and Utility Room (7’ x 6’5) Morston all within easy reach. The county city of Norwich is just over 20 Range of base units with granite worktops over. Inset single drainer sink miles away from where there is a fast rail service to London Liverpool unit with mixer tap. Matching wall units Wall mounted gas fired boiler for Street and an international airport. central heating and domestic hot water. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Tiled floor. Door to side garden. Directions Leave Holt High Street via the Cromer Road. After passing under Cloakroom Gresham’s School bridge turn right into Grove Lane. Take the next turning Pedestal washbasin. W.c. Tiled floor. right into Castle Close. Follow the road around to the left and you will then find No 13 on your right at the head of the cul-de-sac. 18 High Street, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6BH I Tel: 01263 711880 I [email protected] I www.pointens.co.uk First Floor Curtilage Landing The property is approached over a shingled driveway providing ample off Radiator. Cupboard housing hot water cylinder. street parking for three vehicles and leading to an integral double garage (18’ x 15’4) with two up and over doors, electric power and light and a side Master Bedroom Suite door leading to the garden which is laid to lawn and enclosed by iron Bedroom (17’1 x 16’7, double aspect) railings. A gate leads from the front of the property to the rear garden which is due south facing and is mostly laid to lawn with paved paths, a Three radiators. Two double and one single fitted wardrobes. Television patio area, inset flower and shrub beds, and a hot tub. This is all fully point. Further shelved cupboard. enclosed by a mixture of high brick walling and wooden panelled fencing. Dressing Room/Bedroom Six (16’3 x 10’, double aspect) Two radiators. En suite General Information Tiled shower cubicle with fixed and hand held shower heads, washbasin, Tenure: Freehold. w.c. bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Heated towel rail, tiled Services: All mains services are connected. floor and walls. Electric shaver point. Council Tax Band: G Bedroom Two (13’6 x 12’7) Energy Performance Certificate: Band B Radiator. Fitted double wardrobe. En suite Local Authority: North Norfolk District Council: tel, 01263 513811. W.c. Tiled shower cubicle with fixed and hand held shower heads. Viewing: Strictly via the sole agent, Pointens Estate Agents, tel, 01263 711880. Washbasin, electric shaver point. Tiled floor. Ref: H31163. Bedroom Three (15’5 x 13’) IMPORTANT NOTICE Radiator. These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. Measurements and distance are given as a guide only. We have endeavoured Bedroom Four (13’8 x 8’6) to ensure the information given is accurate but we would urge you to contact the Radiator. office before travelling any great distance to ensure that your impression of the prop- erty is as we intended. None of the services, appliances or equipment have been test- ed and purchasers should satisfy themselves on matters prior to purchase. Bedroom Five (11’10 x 7’8) Radiator. All our properties can be seen on the internet at www.pointens.co.uk, www.rightmove.co.uk and www.onthemarket.com Family Bathroom Tiled shower cubicle with fixed head and hand held shower heads. W.c. Washbasin. Bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Heated towel rail. Tiled floor. Electric shaver point. 18 High Street, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6BH I Tel: 01263 711880 I enquir- 18 High Street, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6BH I Tel: 01263 711880 I [email protected] I www.pointens.co.uk 18 High Street, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6BH I Tel: 01263 711880 I [email protected] I www.pointens.co.uk 18 High Street, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6BH I Tel: 01263 711880 I [email protected] .
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