This 19th-century Norwich property is the perfect family home
THE PROPERTY: Steeple Court, at 211 Unthank Road, Norwich, dates back to 1894. With six bedrooms, a large bathroom and a substantial garden, the property makes for a perfect family home in a sought-after location.
THE LOCATION: The property lies close to a number of well-respected schools, as well as a selection of pubs, restaurants, shopping and leisure facilities. From Norwich train station, Cambridge is reachable in just 1 hour 25 minutes, while the journey time to London Liverpool Street is 1 hour 50 minutes.
THE INTERIOR: Arriving through the property’s wrought-iron gates and into the entrance lobby, visitors to Steeple Court will marvel at the house’s reception hall, with its teak staircase and polished floors. Throughout the property there are superb high ceilings, while Victorian period details are apparent in the family and drawing-rooms, the latter of which offers intricate ceiling patterning and cornicing. In the bespoke kitchen, marble work surfaces and a central island unit make the room bright and spacious. Upstairs lies a distinctive stained-glass oriel window on a half landing, and six bedrooms and five bathrooms are spread over two further floors.
WHY WE LOVE IT: The house’s attractive façade is covered in charming mature wisteria, while mature trees and a neat border of topiary trees decorate the front of the house. To the rear lies a beautifully landscaped garden, including a tree-house and a spacious entertaining area.
BUY IT NOW: £1,595,000 with Strutt & Parker
