About this property

DESCRIPTION No. 22 Christchurch Road comprises a most attractive semi-detached Victorian family home beautifully positioned on one of Norwich's finest roads. Built c1890 of Gault brick elevations under a slate roof, the house has been lovingly restored over the years and has been meticulously extended to enhance access into the gardens. The whole is an increasingly rare offering and will be of great interest to buyers having not been on the open market for almost 26 years.

The house enjoys wonderful proportions over four magnificent floors. The Victorian front door opens into a delightful entrance hall, giving access to all principal rooms which retain the original cornices. The handsome drawing room to the front of the property features French doors out over the front gardens and a delightful fireplace. A particular feature of the dining room and the drawing room are the internal double doors which can be opened or closed to provide an area to entertain, or to enjoy a more intimate setting. The dining room flows into the open plan kitchen/family room which can also be accessed from the main hall.

The kitchen was extended in 2000 to provide an open plan space for family life. The handmade kitchen enjoys a very good range of integrated base units with butler sink. The dining/family area features a log burner and polarized glass extends from the end of the kitchen to the east gable wall offering an abundance of natural light. Further ground floor rooms include a useful boot room, utility room and cloakroom.

The first floor enjoys access to the family bathroom, WC, guest bedroom and the principal bedroom which is worthy of special mention. This wonderful room, originally the drawing room enjoys a beautiful open fireplace and fine views over the front of the house.

The second and third floors provide access to the remaining four bedrooms together with a recently renovated shower room off a split-level landing area. Three of the bedrooms are comfortable doubles and there is a smaller bedroom which is certainly suitable for a nursery/study. The loft has been insulated and boarded and could be converted to accommodate another bedroom and en-suite bathroom.

No. 22 Christchurch Road is approached to the front via a shingled driveway with parking offered for several vehicles. There is a wide side access which provides a link to the rear gardens which can also be accessed from the main house.

The property enjoys a range of outbuildings within the gardens. In particular, the attractive brick-built store, which was converted in 2021 into a garden room with Crittal windows, power points and lights, enjoying delightful views over the rear gardens. There is spacious storage within these outbuildings, one of which could be converted into an office since it enjoys heat, power and insulation. The fully walled gardens are a major feature of the house and there is a delightful range of deep herbaceous borders and fruit trees.

Off Christchurch Road there is a private lane which is owned by 22 that flows round to the rear of the property, giving rear access to the gardens. Neighbouring properties have garage access to this lane, which will be relevant to buyers who may require additional parking subject to the necessary planning consent.

Services - Mains water, mains electricity, mains drainage, mains gas central heating.

Acreage: 0.368 acres (stms) The property is situated within a conservation area.

LOCATION Christchurch Road is situated in one of Norwich's most sought-after residential districts positioned between Newmarket Road and Unthank Road and is within walking distance of the centre of the city of Norwich and close to the inner link road. There are excellent independent local shops, restaurants and transport facilities in and around Unthank Road and in nearby Eaton Village. There are local private and public schools within walking distance. In particular, Town Close School, Norwich High School for Girls and Norwich City College are close by, with easy access to the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital.

DIRECTIONS Proceed out of Norwich on the Newmarket Road and turn right into Christchurch Road. The drive into no. 22 will be found on the right-hand side.

AGENT´S NOTES: (1) The photographs shown in this brochure have been taken with a camera using a wide angle lens and therefore interested parties are advised to check the room measurements prior to arranging a viewing.

(2) Intending buyers will be asked to produce original Identity Documentation and Proof of Address before solicitors are instructed.

VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through the selling agents' Norwich Office. Tel: 01603 629871. These particulars were prepared in August 2022. Ref. 043933