Colney Lane, Cringleford, Norwich

IN SUMMARY Built some FIVE YEARS ago this A-RATED (98%) ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME occupies a ONE ACRE PLOT (stms) with some 5440 Sq. ft (stms) of LUXURY and HIGH SPECIFICATION accommodation, along with a FOUR CAR GARAGE. DIRECT RIVER FRONTAGE creates a TRANQUIL FEEL and is ideal for an afternoon paddle, whilst heading inside this VERSATILE HOME with ANNEXE OPTIONS, a HEATED salt water chlorination SWIMMING POOL includes SWIM JETS and a JACUZZI. Built with ENERGY EFFICIENCY in mind, the SOLAR PANELS and feed in tariff provide electricity, whilst heating the POOL via solar thermal and supplying the BATTERIES. The internal accommodation is centred on an OPEN PLAN FEEL which was developed to enhance the view as you walk through the property. The KITCHEN offers a BESPOKE GRANITE WORK SURFACE on the island, with luxuries such as an induction hob and hot water tap. A family home of this size is only complete with a DEDICATED CINEMA ROOM, and an EN SUITE accessible from every bedroom. 

SETTING THE SCENE Set back form Colney Lane on a long private gated driveway, lawns line the drive with mature hedging and trees, opening up to a tarmac parking and turning area, and further shingle driveway to one side. The four car garage is complete with electric roller doors, power and lighting, whilst being constructed above specification to allow for further development in the future - subject to planning. The view across to the property is stunning, whilst remaining completely private. Steps lead to a raised seating area which during the summer months can be open plan from the sitting room via bi-folding doors, with a range of outside and soffit lighting, whilst double doors lead into the main entrance. 

THE GRAND TOUR As you enter, your eye is drawn across the main living space and through to the bi-folding doors which line the rear of the property. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating runs through the space, with stairs rising to the first floor with a beautiful mix of glass and stainless steel. The cloakroom is to your right along with a utility room which runs the property, and a study with built-in storage. Double doors and steps lead down to the formal sitting room with a beautiful tiled floor, feature recessed fireplace, and a range of lighting including spot lights and recessed LED colour changing lights. The main open plan space incorporates room to sit, dine and cook - with a variety of options to dress and layout the room. Built with family life and entertaining in mind, the kitchen is centred on a large granite topped island which creates a breakfast bar and storage. A full suite of appliances include twin electric ovens, a microwave combination, warming drawer, and electric induction hob with recessed extractor fan. The usual luxuries such as two dishwashers, fridge freezer and boiling water tap are included as standard, along with a built-in ironing board and under counter vacuum. A further door leads to the ground floor entrance, with double doors onto the swimming pool - perfect for keeping family life in one location. Exuding luxury the heated swimming pool sits within a fully tiled surround with swim jets and a Jacuzzi, along with a dedicated shower room, and bi-folding doors into a garden room which makes an ideal Gym, or space to sit and enjoy the view across the garden. An audio speaker system is installed to the main rooms within the property, including the pool area. The ground floor bedroom offers its own dedicated side access, and was designed to be a versatile space including as a home office. An en suite shower room leads off along with built-in storage.


Upstairs, the snug landing has been created as a reception space in its own right, and with the recessed audio speakers, roof lantern above and room for a small fridge, this is the ideal space to prepare for a night out with friends. Five bedrooms lead off the main landing, with a further bedroom accessed from the secondary stairs at the rear of the property. The main bedroom suite is a large room with wood flooring, air conditioning, sliding doors onto a 'Juliet' style balcony, and a bespoke dressing room with en suite facilities. This lavish room includes floor to ceiling storage, dressing table, central island storage, and a full bathroom suite along side a walk-in rainfall multi-jet shower. Two of the bedrooms include dedicated en suites, with two sharing a 'Jack & Jill' en suite shower room. The rear bedroom is a large double, with a large storage cupboard, private en suite and access via the rear stairs outside for a private space if required. The last room is the cinema room which is located on the first floor, with a stepped floor for raised seating, and a full suite of audio visual equipment. 

THE GREAT OUTDOORS The raised terrace patio leads straight from the main sitting room bi-folding doors, with steps to the main lawned expanse. With mature hedging and trees running down both boundaries, an orchard area has been created to one side. Further mature trees can be found to the rear of the property, where the direct river access can be found. 

OUT & ABOUT The property is situated adjacent to the A11 in the centre of Cringleford - only four miles to the centre of Norwich - the cathedral city and regional centre of East Anglia. The city boasts a lively nightlife as well as good shopping, cultural and social activities and a historic centre. From Norwich there is a mainline rail service to London Liverpool Street with a fastest journey time of one hour and forty minutes. Excellent state, faith and independent schools for all age groups, local shopping facilities, a Waitrose supermarket, the University of East Anglia, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, parks and public houses are all within easy reach. 

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AGENTS NOTE When the pool room was constructed, extra insulation was included around the physical pool unit, which has a depth in the region of 5' 6".