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The Common, Dunston, Norwich

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

1,660 sq ft

154 sq m

TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • No Chain!
  • Grade II Listed Detached Cottage
  • Extensively Refurbished & Extended
  • Approx. 0.25 Acre Plot (stms) Overlooking Dunston Common
  • Approx. 1660+ Sq. ft (stms) of Accommodation
  • 14' Sitting Room with Underfloor Heating
  • 17' Kitchen/Dining Room with Separate Utility Room
  • Up to Five Bedrooms

Description

IN SUMMARY
NO CHAIN. Nestled amidst the serene beauty of DUNSTON COMMON, this Grade II Listed DETACHED COTTAGE presents a rare opportunity to live in an EXCLUSIVE LOCATION on the outskirts of NORWICH. Extensively REFURBISHED and EXTENDED, this timeless abode exudes ELEGANCE and CHARM. Spanning approximately 1660+ Sq. ft (stms), the property boasts a WELCOMING HALL ENTRANCE with a VAULTED CEILING and underfloor heating. Doors lead to the spacious 14' SITTING ROOM with underfloor heating and FRENCH DOORS to the courtyard, with the ground floor MAIN DOUBLE BEDROOM suite featuring BUILT-IN WARDROBES and a large en suite wet room. A delightful 17' KITCHEN/DINING ROOM includes ample storage, a BREAKFAST BAR and space for a dining table, complemented by a separate utility room, and a further ground floor bedroom. Upstairs, THREE FURTHER BEDROOOMS ensuring ample space for the whole family. while convenience is key with a ground floor W.C and first floor family bathroom completing the picture-perfect layout. A COURTYARD GARDEN, bordered by an enclosed walled boundary, offers the perfect setting for alfresco dining and entertaining, accessed through French doors from the sitting room, hall entrance, and utility room. The allure continues with a spacious patio, ideal for soaking up the sun's rays. The property's main gardens, situated at the front and side, provide a picturesque backdrop of the common. Enclosed by low level picket fencing and a timber five bar gate.

SETTING THE SCENE
A timber five bar gate opens up to a block paved driveway where a shingle parking area can be found along with an open aspect to the lawn gardens, which sweep around the front and side of the property. A patio with steps leads to a raised entrance, enjoying an ideal space for morning coffee or afternoon sun, with a door taking you to the main hall entrance.

THE GRAND TOUR
Complete with tiled flooring and under floor heating, this light and bright space sits under a vaulted ceiling with exposed brickwork and timber beams, with a door taking you to the courtyard rear garden. The original property sits to your left, and the extended living space to your right hand side. As you enter the kitchen/dining space, with a window overlooking the courtyard and two side facing windows which ensure excellent natural light, the kitchen offers an array of built-in storage along with a built-in breakfast bar with integrated cooking appliances including an inset electric ceramic hob and built-in eye level electric double oven, tiled splash-backs run around the work surface with tiled flooring underfoot. The kitchen also includes an integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher, with ample space provided for a dining table or soft furnishings, with a feature fireplace to one side and stairs rising to the first floor. An inner hallway leads off with a further door to the courtyard garden whilst a ground floor bedroom and utility room can be found. The bedroom offers a versatile range of uses with dual aspect views via two windows to the neighbours boundary, with fitted carpet underfoot. The utility room includes space for laundry appliances with a work surface, tiled splash-backs, and built-in pantry storage cupboard with shelving at the far end back to the hall entrance. A useful ground floor W.C with half tiled walls can be found including a white two piece suite and tiled flooring. A formal sitting room centred on a feature exposed brick fireplace and tiled hearth creates a focal point to the room, whilst enjoying dual aspect views to front and rear with French doors leading to the courtyard seating area, with fitted carpet underfloor heating underfoot. A further double bedroom leads off with fitted carpet and underfloor heating, whilst dual aspect views can be found to front and side, along with built-in double wardrobes offering extensive storage. A private ensuite wet room sits to the rear of the property with further extensive storage space, complete with a walk-in shower area including a thermostatically controlled shower, heated towel rail and hand wash basin set within a vanity storage unit with cupboard space below.

Heading upstairs, a carpeted landing leads to three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The largest bedroom includes a range of built-in wardrobes with the second bedroom including dual aspect views and a further built-in cupboard, and the third bedroom facing towards the courtyard. The family bathroom offers a three piece suite including a mixer shower tap over the bath with tile splash backs and fitted carpet underfoot.

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Postcode : NR14 8PF
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VIRTUAL TOUR
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Garden

THE GREAT OUTDOORS
A courtyard garden with an enclosed walled boundary can be found with French doors leading from the sitting room along with doors from the hall entrance and utility room. Laid to patio. the courtyard offers the ideal space for entertaining and alfresco dining, with a timber access gate to one side, along with an outside water supply. The main gardens can be found to the front and side of the property with fantastic views over the common in front. Enclosed with low level picket fencing and a timber five bar gate enclosing the plot, a timber shed offers storage to one side, whilst the oil tank is screened to the rear of the property. Huge potential exists to further enclose the space with the potential to include a garage or cart lodge - subject to planning.

Brochures

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: D
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Private garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Starkings & Watson, Poringland

2a Shotesham Road, Poringland, NR14 7LE

Starkings & Watson are Norfolk & Suffolk's largest Hybrid Estate Agent, known both for our expertise and for doing things a little differently. We like putting people and their families first, creating unrivalled customer experiences, and offering a highly personalised service.

By having a Centralised Hub just outside Norwich, and Hyper local offices in Brundall, Bungay, Costessey, Diss, Poringland and Wymondham, we are able to mix both traditional and online marketing to offer a true Hybrid Estate Agency experience.

Located in the thriving village of Poringland, our Hyper Local office covers NR14 and NR15.

The south Norfolk village of Poringland is a growing and thriving community. Located only five miles from Norwich, the village offers excellent amenities and transport links.

Our Poringland office covers NR14 and NR15 including Poringland, Brooke, Loddon, Alpington, Mulbarton, Tasburgh, Stoke Holy Cross, Hempnall, Trowse and Surlingham.

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