Norfolk Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21

No Chain! With enviable views overlooking Central Park, this substantial, three bedroom semi-detached period house has multiple reception rooms, a private garden with outbuildings, & off-street parking; offering a large, versatile living space for families, as well as scope for HMO use...

Norfolk Street is conveniently located very close to the town centre, with the main access to amenities via a beautiful walk through Central Park. These homes were constructed in the early 1900's - and were built to last. Testament to its time period - these grand homes, that really were reserved exclusively for the upper end of local society, boast large rooms with high ceilings, with this property retaining some gorgeous original features such as the lovely, ornately designed cast iron fireplaces in the lounge and bedroom.

No63 features the rarity of having off-street parking - with space for two vehicles on a gravelled driveway to the front of the home. Occupiers also enjoy another rarely seen feature in these older homes - a spacious WC downstairs and family bathroom upstairs, a touch of modern convenience within these aging Victorian walls. The home truly is deceptively spacious, going on and on in length with a chunky width to avoid that corridor feel that older homes can sometimes suffer from. A spacious bay fronted lounge kicks things off, then we move through the entrance hall to the dining room with a door to the sizeable second lounge / forth bedroom, and broad doorway to the kitchen. Onwards from here there's a rear lobby with side door into the private garden, and a final doorway into the downstairs loo. Upstairs, the staircase U-shapes on itself as we enter a spacious and lengthy landing area - with the more or less equally sized bedrooms one and two adjacent to each other occupying the front 2/3rds of the home. Down the hall you'll find bedroom three, which is also of a great size when considering the average size of a third bedroom, and finally, the master bathroom, with steps down into the bathing area from the WC.

Externally, the private garden is a balance of patio and lawn, and is bricked in with an opening to the shared access driveway that leads from the rear property to the road side. The garden has two attached brick outbuildings which serve as storage, but could be converted for a range of uses.

A property of such versatility and scope, offering an almost unique living style in its particular location is rarely found. Our client has enjoyed several years raising a family here, as multiple generations have before them. The reception rooms, overall size and layout also lend themselves to this property becoming quite a lucrative business opportunity - with the option of turning into a HMO (subject to correct licensing and permissions obtained). Some structural work has been identified, and our client has been up front with us regarding the areas that need attention. I brief - approximately three quarters of the roof is in need of attention (either repair or replacement), as well as the bay window at the front of the property needing either repair or replacement, including the lead roof. These two points are reflective in our asking price, and would recommend independent investigation / survey to attain a full understanding of cost implications.

A fantastic and well built home, full of promise and grandeur, with just a few tweaks needed to tune her back up into her prime. With some spend, this large and overall well presented home can be something truly spectacular.

The property is serviced with mains gas, electricity, water & drainage, is council tax band rated C and EPC rated E

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING: Should a purchaser have an offer accepted, they will need to meet our legal requirements under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML). We use a specialist third-party service to verify your information and the cost of these checks is £25 per person, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a memorandum of sale being produced.

Entrance Hall

Entry into this beautiful and imposing Victorian home is via the side, where we step into a welcome area that immediately sets the tone. Spacious with high ceilings, this welcoming entrance hall has a door to left into the lounge, and goes ahead towards the stair way, and around to the right into the dining room.

Lounge

4.71m x 3.65m - 15'5" x 11'12"
A bright and spacious lounge with a beautiful full length bay window that faces over to the Central Park - the rooms focal point in an original cast iron fireplace with marble surround, that serves as a tasteful reminder of this homes humble beginnings. Size and space feels all round elevated on account of those wonderful high ceilings - which allows space for a gorgeous five point chandelier to hang from an ornate ceiling rose, with matching wall fitted lights either side of the chimney breast. A bright and fresh room, that with the curtains drawn and soft lighting turned on, becomes a warm and cosy retreat to sink into the sofa in of an evening for a relaxing movie night.

Dining Room

4.82m x 3.06m - 15'10" x 10'0"
Through the entrance hall, we get to another spacious reception area - currently used as a more formal dining room, it's well lit with two windows to the side aspect, an opening that leads to the kitchen area, and a door to the third reception room. The room is spacious enough to hold a large dining table for some cracking communal gatherings, but has a wide range of potential uses.

Family Room

3.7m x 3.6m - 12'2" x 11'10"
Described as a family room, and currently used as a fourth bedroom - this third reception room mirrors the lounge in size minus the bay window. Dual aspect windows bring a fabulous amount of natural light in from the side and front, with another gorgeous fireplace sitting pride of place on the back wall. The versatility of the home really starts to unfold here - as this reception room could take on a range of characters; second sitting room, bedroom, formal dining room, music room, childrens play room, the possibilities are endless.

Kitchen

5.12m x 2.25m - 16'10" x 7'5"
The kitchen is within a seamlessly extended section of the home - filling a gap between what was once the beginning of a range of outbuildings many moons ago. At over 5m in overall length, the kitchen has a 70/30 split opening that creates a separate utility area, doubling as the entrance to the room and thoroughfare to the rear lobby and WC. The quirks and character of an older home come into play here with a slightly unconventional way of doing things, but this is overtaken by charm, and the fact that the available space is being utilised really well. The kitchen area is fitted with modern units and appliances, whilst being sympathetic to its roots. Wooden shaker style units pair nicely with bold stone coloured tiles, balanced perfectly with a striking, dark, polished stone work surface with a glittered finish. Country cottage with a touch of class is the vibe here, and the full width window looking out into the garden gives us a wonderful amount of n

WC

1.82m x 1.45m - 5'12" x 4'9"
Passing through the rear lobby and side entrance to the garden, the sizeable downstairs loo concludes our tour of the ground floor. Whitewashed with light coloured flooring bounces the light round and elevates the illusion of size even further - the room is serviced with a wash basin and WC, doing exactly as it says on the tin.

Bedroom One

3.8m x 3.62m - 12'6" x 11'11"
The master bedroom sits above the lounge, adopting virtually the same size. A beautiful original cast iron fireplace is set within the chimney breast, again mirroring that of the lounge. High ceilings and light emulsion walls maintain the bright and spacious feel of the home, added to with a lovely sash window to the front aspect, with stunning views over the Central Park.

Bedroom Two

3.73m x 3.62m - 12'3" x 11'11"
Sat above the third reception room, much like the master bedroom and lounge, bedroom two is more or less the exact same dimensions of the room below. Mirroring the room below, we also have lots of natural light coming in via the dual aspect windows that are set to the front and side aspects, as well as a having the fourth original cast iron fireplace mounted on the back wall, central to the room. The grey polished stone surround and darker coloured carpet contrasts the magnolia emulsion perfectly, finishing the room in a well balanced and all-round easy and palatable tone.

Bedroom Three

3.79m x 2.26m - 12'5" x 7'5"
The third bedroom sits adjacent to the second, with a side aspect window. There's also a built-in wardrobe with hanging space available.

Bathroom

3.48m x 1.92m - 11'5" x 6'4"
The dimensions listed show the overall size of this room, which is split approximately 75/25 - with a separate WC area and steps down into the main bathroom. A side aspect sash window brings natural light into the room, lifting the brightness which is elevated by the light walls and natural stone coloured tiling. A free-standing bath sits pride of place on the far wall, with a wash basin and corner shower cubicle completing this impressive four piece suite bathroom.

Garden

We move outside now to the enclosed rear garden - which is a tale of two halves! The main patio / courtyard area has two good sized brick outbuilding / store rooms which should remove the need for a garden shed, then a partial fence and walkway step through to the second part of the garden which lends itself to being either a beautiful and private lawned area, or a great sized veg patch or flower garden. A 6ft wooden lockable gate fully encloses the space, and gives access to the side driveway, so there is street accessibility from the rear. The front of the home is finished with gravel, and has a dropped kerb that offers access to a space large enough for parking two vehicles comfortably.