1 bed flat for sale

Popes Buildings, Calvert Street NR3

**city centre apartment offered with no onward chain** Gilson Bailey are delighted to offer this characterful and generously proportioned, Grade II listed first floor apartment, discreetly tucked away just off Colegate in the heart of Norwich City Centre. Combining original period features with modern-day comfort, this distinctive apartment offers an excellent opportunity for buyers looking for something a little different in a superb central location. Accessed via a secure communal entrance, the accommodation comprises a modern fitted kitchen, spacious lounge/diner providing plenty of room for relaxing and entertaining, a well-proportioned bedroom and bathroom. Outside, the property enjoys the particularly valuable benefit of off-road parking within a secure, chained residents’ car park, a fantastic advantage for City Centre living. Further benefits include electric heating, an appealing blend of original character and modern charm, and the significant advantage of no onward chain. With its Grade II listed heritage, generous accommodation, secure parking and enviable position moments from the heart of Norwich, this unique apartment would make a fantastic first-time purchase, so be quick to book a viewing.

Location

The Cathedral city of Norwich is set in the heart of East Anglia and has everything you would desire in a vibrant regional capital, including wonderful shopping facilities with two shopping malls including Chantry Place, and a wide range of independent boutique shops in the Norwich lanes. There is a wide array of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, a dynamic nightlife which caters for all age groups, and the Theatre Royal is one of the country’s oldest established theatres. The city is the most complete medieval city in the United Kingdom, including cobbled streets such as Elm Hill, Timber Hill and Tombland, with ancient buildings including St Andrews Hall, two Cathedrals and Norwich Castle. The River Wensum flows throughout the city with various pubs located along the river and with boat hire available. There are excellent transport links with Norwich train station providing a regular mainline service into London Liverpool Street, Cambridge and towards the coast. Norwich International Airport is also situated only 4 miles from the city centre. The city has two Universities including the University of East Anglia and Norwich University of The Arts. There are fantastic schools and colleges around the city and suburbs. Norfolk itself is arguably most famous for its man-made broads, a national park with over 125 miles of waterways set in beautiful countryside surrounded with charming and picturesque towns and villages with Wroxham, the capital of the broads, approximately 8 miles from the centre of Norwich.

Accommodation Comprises

Secure communal entrance with stairs to first floor.

Kitchen (3.30 x 3.28 (10'9" x 10'9"))

Fitted wall and base units with worktops over, sink and drainer, fitted hob and oven, space for fridge/freezer and washing machine, window.

Lounge/Diner (5.66 x 3.05 (18'6" x 10'0"))

Two windows, two electric heaters.

Bedroom (3.75 x 2.51 (12'3" x 8'2"))

Window, electric heater, built in wardrobe.

Bathroom

Panelled bath with shower over, low level WC, hand wash basin, heated towel rail, frosted window.

Outside

Off road parking space in a chained residents car park.

Local Authority

Norwich City Council, Tax Band A.

Tenure

Leasehold
Term: 125 years from 20 June 1986
Service Charge: £400 per annum
Ground Rent: £10 per annum

Utilities

Fibre to the property.
Mains water and electric.

Disclaimer

To comply with Anti-Money Laundering (aml) regulations, successful buyers must complete the required aml checks and provide proof of funds. A non-refundable fee of £60 including VAT is payable per purchaser, per transaction, including any individuals contributing or gifting funds towards the purchase. Fees are payable for up to a maximum of two purchasers, for the transaction, any additional parties checks will be covered by these fees.
This fee must be paid directly to Gilson Bailey & Partners Ltd. All required checks must be completed before a memorandum of sale can be issued.