Brundall, Norwich

Introducing a historic gem. This charming 1920s 7-bedroom detached house. Welcome to this piece of history steeped in charm and character, a remarkable 1920s detached house that stands as a testament to a bygone era. Originally built as the local doctor's residence, this exquisite property exudes an air of rustic elegance, offering a unique blend of historic allure and modern comforts.

Location

Conveniently located, this home offers excellent transport links and village amenities. The bus stop, directly outside the drive, provides regular services to Norwich and Wymondham every 30 minutes, with a swift 20-minute journey to the centre of Norwich. Brundall Train Station is a 6-minute walk away, offering frequent trains to Norwich in 12 minutes and Great Yarmouth in 20 minutes. From Norwich, you can reach London Liverpool Street in just 90 minutes. The village itself boasts two Co-ops, a dentist, a hairdresser, a hardware store, a café, a dry cleaner, a chemist, a physiotherapist, two takeaways, an Indian restaurant, a fish and chip shop, an outdoor sports shop, a barber, a charity shop, and a primary school, ensuring all your daily needs are met within proximity.

The Property

Welcome to Bradesfield, an incredible home in the heart of Brundall. Offering an interior that extends over three storeys, seamlessly blending original character with modern comforts, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout.

As you step into the entrance hall, you're greeted by exposed beams, an original picture rail, and the added convenience of secondary glazing and an understairs cupboard. The lounge exudes cosiness, featuring secondary glazing and a dual-fuel stove, perfect for chilly evenings, whilst the sitting room is a book lover's paradise, boasting a floor-to-ceiling bookcase and new Crittall double doors that open to the patio, alongside a charming feature fireplace. The sunroom, constructed from French green oak, offers a quiet retreat with double-glazed windows offering views of the incredible garden, a wood-burning stove, a tiled floor, and a door leading to the patio.

The dining room, with its secondary glazing and feature fireplace, provides access to the lobby and a downstairs shower room. This has been tastefully fitted by Coulby Interiors and includes a suite with a WC. The hobby room offers ample wardrobe space with internal lighting, a water softener serving the entire property, and secondary glazing. The dining room and adjoings rooms would make a perfect self-contained annexe if one was required as all are accessed through one door and were originally the doctors surgery and dispensary.

The kitchen, individually designed by Coulby Interiors, has been sympathetically modernised to suit the style of the property, featuring an integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, Quooker boiling tap, Hive controller, Rangemaster cooker, double-glazed and secondary-glazed windows, double Belfast sink, and dedicated space for rubbish and recycling bins. The utility room complements the kitchen with a Belfast sink, access to a downstairs WC, a large walk-in pantry, and doors leading to a shed area and lawn mower store.

The property then extends upstairs with even more space, the landing houses a large airing cupboard with a hot water tank, secondary glazing, stairs to the second floor, and an original picture rail.

Leading into the primary bedroom you’ll find a feature fireplace, walk-in wardrobe, secondary glazing, and an private ensuite with a Mira shower. The four additional bedrooms, all with secondary glazing, offer three large and one small double. Two of these bedrooms feature fireplaces and ample storage space, with one providing access to the boarded loft. These rooms share a main bathroom, designed by Atlantic Bathrooms which includes an electronically controlled Mira shower, a Gerberit wall unit with lighted mirrors and matching base units, and double-glazed windows.

You’ll find even more versatile space on the second floor, which offers two more rooms including a bedroom with double glazing, a cupboard with hanging and shelving, and a feature fireplace. The second-floor “gym room” comprises a Velux window and has access to the partially boarded loft and could offer potential for conversion into an additional bedroom.

The Exterior

Outside, the property boasts an oversized double garage, a converted wood store, a bin store, a 'Narnia' lamp, a large carriage driveway, and a lawn with estate fencing. Additional features include side access to a shed, an outdoor tap, an electricity meter, a large green wall clock over the front door, wrought iron gates leading to the back garden, security lighting, and a gas meter.

The expansive back garden is divided into two main sections: an L-shaped patio area by the house with a water feature, herb garden, outside tap, working brick well, freestanding shed, and lawn. The second lawn has a further patio with a pagoda, and an original Boulton and Paul rotating summer house. Beyond this, the property has access to a further lawned area and a large pond. This land is owned by BT but Bradesfield retains full possession and use with access to an unadopted road.

The roof was extensively restored in 2007 with new lining and high-grade insulation, and a small area of flat roof over the ground floor shower room was refurbished around six years ago when the kitchen was fitted. The chimneys were repointed in 2023, with Y caps installed to deter nesting birds.

Original Crittall windows remain throughout, except where replaced in the kitchen, main bathroom, and second-floor bedroom. The property also features cavity wall insulation installed in 2022, a new gas boiler, and a new consumer board installed in 2021 with multiple circuit breakers.

This splendid property beautifully combines historical charm with modern conveniences, making it a perfect family home or a unique living space with the potential for an annexe.

Disclaimer

Minors and Brady, along with their representatives, are not authorized to provide assurances about the property, whether on their own behalf or on behalf of their client. We do not take responsibility for any statements made in these particulars, which do not constitute part of any offer or contract. It is recommended to verify leasehold charges provided by the seller through legal representation. All mentioned areas, measurements, and distances are approximate, and the information provided, including text, photographs, and plans, serves as guidance and may not cover all aspects comprehensively. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations, or other consents. Services, equipment, and facilities have not been tested by Minors and Brady, and prospective purchasers are advised to verify the information to their satisfaction through inspection or other means.