2-bedroom house · NR1 1TP
Listing removedListed 110 days · slow let
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About
Alexander & Co is proud to present a two bedroom duplex apartment located to the east of Norwich city centre, with views across towards Whittlingham Country Park.
This spacious apartment is accessed via the communal ground floor entrance with stairs leading to the second floor.
You enter the apartment on the lower floor with the well-proportioned shower room immediately to your left.
The shower room is predominantly tiled with large, mirrored sections and comprises of a corner shower enclosure, toilet, and wash basin.
The principal bedroom enjoys a Juliet balcony and window, all views being to the front across Thorpe Road toward Whittlingham Country Park.
The second bedroom, whilst also being a good sized double, benefits from an alcove which could be used as a wardrobe area.
To the upper floor you will find an expansive living area benefitting from a wall of windows, one being a tilt and slide unit opening access to the balcony.
This area also consists of the kitchen which benefits from built-in undercounter fridge and freezer, washing machine and electric oven with induction hob.
There is also a separate access from the third floor of the building into the apartment.
The apartment benefits from wood effect laminate flooring throughout with the exception of the bedrooms which are carpeted and shower room which is tiled.
Further benefits include electric heating, double glazing, and one allocated off street parking space.
The Ofcom mobile and broadband coverage checker suggests that Superfast broadband should be available in this area whilst mobile reception is stated best via O2 or Vodafone.
THORPE ROAD, NR1 SECOND/THIRD FLOOR DUPLEX TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS LARGE LOUNGE RECENTLYLY REFRESHED ONE ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE Holding deposit - £275 Damage deposit - £1378 Council tax band – C EPC rating – B Room Dimensions: Living Room/ Kitchen area 7.11m x 4.17m, Principal Bedroom 4.47m x 3.18m, Second Bedroom 4.3m x 2.53m, Shower Room 2.2m x 1.58m.
The asking rent does not include charges that may be payable before and/or during the duration of the tenancy, therefore you may be required to make one or more of the following permitted payments: A holding deposit (up to 1 week's rent) A tenancy deposit of 5 weeks' rent A payment of up to £50 inc VAT to alter the tenancy agreement, when requested by a tenant, or reasonable costs incurred if higher Interest at a rate of 3% above the Bank of England’s base rate, for late payment of rent (which is more than 14 days overdue) A payment of £50 inc VAT for the replacement of a lost key or security device Payments associated with early termination of the tenancy when requested by the tenant Payments to service providers in respect of utilities, communication services, TV licence, and council tax Other payments, permitted under appropriate legislation, including damages.
The agent is a member of The Property Redress Scheme, which is a redress scheme, and Client Money Protect, which is a client money protection scheme.
Value & comps
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