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The Street, Old Costessey, Norwich

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

869 sq ft

81 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 Period Cottage
  • Well Positoned In The Heart Of Old Costessey
  • 23' Open Plan Sitting & Dining Room With Wood Burner
  • Dual Aspect Fully Fitted Kitchen With Integrated Appliances
  • Three Bedrooms Including 17' Main Bedroom With Vaulted Ceilings & Exposed Beams
  • Private & Enclosed Rear Gardens
  • Tandem Driveway Parking To Front

Description

IN SUMMARY
Guide Price £300,000-£325,000. NO CHAIN! Well positioned in the heart of OLD COSTESSEY, this exceptional GRADE II LISTED PERIOD COTTAGE offers a rare blend of CHARM, CHARACTER, and MODERN COMFORTS with a NEWLY FITTED BOILER offering PEACE OF MIND for a buyer. Upon entering, you are welcomed by a SPACIOUS 23' OPEN PLAN SITTING AND DINING ROOM, featuring a WOOD BURNER perfect for cosy evenings. The DUAL ASPECT FULLY FITTED KITCHEN is equipped with INTEGRATED APPLIANCES and offers a bright, versatile space for cooking and entertaining. Ascending to the first floor, you will find TWO WELL PROPORTIONED BEDROOMS opening from the landing, served by a three piece FAMILY BATHROOM including a shower over the bath for added convenience. The second floor boasts a STUNNING 17' MAIN BEDROOM with VAULTED CEILINGS, EXPOSED BEAMS overhead, and a WALK IN WARDROBE, creating a tranquil and private retreat. Every room is thoughtfully designed to maximise space, light, and the unique period features that make this home truly special. Heading outside, convenience is key with TANDEM DRIVEWAY PARKING to the front, whilst to the rear, the GARDEN is PRIVATE and FULLY ENCLOSED.

SETTING THE SCENE
Occupying a tucked away position set back from the road, the property features tandem driveway parking enclosed by wooden picket fencing. A wooden latch-and-brace gate opens onto a low-maintenance, flagstone laid frontage offering space for outdoor seating to enjoy the summer months, with the main entrance can be found at the front of the home.

THE GRAND TOUR
Stepping inside, you are welcomed directly into the impressive 23’ open plan living space. The sitting and dining area features carpeted flooring, LED spotlights, period style double glazed safety windows offering a generous dual aspect flooding the space with natural light, internal sprinkler system and a cosy wood burner set upon a tiled hearth. To one side of the chimney breast, alcove space provides built-in storage and fitted shelving, while to the other, stairs rise to the first floor alongside a practical integrated cupboard perfect for outdoor wear. Accommodating a variety of soft furnishing layouts, the space flows seamlessly into the fully fitted kitchen, finished with low maintenance hard flooring underfoot, exposed beams, overhead LED lighting, and a further dual aspect. The kitchen comes equipped with wrap around worktops with complimenting tiled splashbacks, an inset ceramic sink set beneath the window, and integrated appliances including an oven, four burner gas hob with extractor above, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine.

Ascending the stairs to the carpeted first floor landing, doors open to two well-proportioned bedrooms. Both overlook the front of the property, featuring carpeted flooring and generous built-in storage. Completing the first floor, a traditional latch-and-brace door leads into a contemporary three piece family bathroom, comprising a bath with a shower over and glass screen, alongside a wall mounted heated towel rail.

Continuing up to the second floor landing, you are welcomed into the spacious 17’ main bedroom. Full of character, this charming retreat boasts vaulted ceilings with original exposed wooden beams, carpeted flooring underfoot, and ample space for a large double bed and freestanding furniture. Exceptional storage options feature throughout, including built in cupboards adjacent to the stairs, eaves storage to either side of the chimney breast, and a substantial walk-in wardrobe.

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Postcode : NR8 5DQ
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AGENT NOTES
The current owners had plan made for an external porch over the front door. Please ask the agent for further information and copies of the plans.


EPC Rating: E

Garden

THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Stepping outside from the front of the home, a low-level wrought iron gate provides access to the private rear garden. Fully enclosed by timber panel fencing, the garden is laid to lawn throughout and features a partial tree lined backdrop to the rear, creating an ideal setting for outdoor seating and entertaining.

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Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Fee Statement:
To comply with HMRC's regulations on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), we are legally required to conduct AML checks on every purchaser once a sale is agreed. We use a government-approved electronic identity verification service to ensure compliance, accuracy, and security. This is approved by the Government as part of the Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF). The cost of anti-money laundering (AML) checks are £50 including VAT per person, payable in advance after an offer has been accepted. This fee is mandatory to comply with HMRC regulations and must be paid before a memorandum of sale can be issued. Please note that the fee is non-refundable.

General Disclaimer:
Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approximate are for general guidance purposes only.

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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: B
LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
Listed
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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The Street, Old Costessey, Norwich

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£1,505
Property: £ 300,000
Deposit: £ 30,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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About Starkings & Watson, Costessey

196 Norwich Road, New Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0EX

Selling or Letting one of your largest assets needs an agent who has a true understanding of what needs to be done to achieve your goals- that’s where we come in.

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 of Norwich, and Hyper local offices in Brundall, Bungay, Costessey, Diss, Poringland, Wymondham & Loddon, we are able to mix both traditional and online marketing to offer a true Hybrid Estate Agency experience.

Located in Costessey, our Hyper Local office covers NR5, NR6 and NR8.

Costessey can be found to the north-west of Norwich, situated in the valley of the River Wensum. The area offers excellent amenities and transport links to Norwich and the nearby retail parks.

Our Costessey office covers NR5, NR6 and NR8 including Costessey, Taverham, Drayton, Queen's Hill, Three Score, Hellesdon, Old Catton and Thorpe Marriott.

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