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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · NR5 9HR
For saleReduced £7.5k (−2.3%) on 9 JulListed 213 days
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**excellent investment opportunity close by to the university** Gilson Bailey are delighted to present this substantial five-bedroom detached home, ideally positioned to the west of Norwich within easy reach of the University of East Anglia and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, making it a prime opportunity for investors seeking strong and consistent returns.
Offering generous and versatile accommodation, the property features a spacious lounge, a kitchen/diner perfect for communal living, a ground floor bedroom and WC, while upstairs boasts four further well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite, and a family bathroom off landing.
Externally, the home benefits from a driveway providing ample off-road parking leading to a garage, alongside a private enclosed rear garden mainly laid to lawn.
With double glazing, gas central heating, and the added advantage of no onward chain, this impressive property presents a turnkey investment with the potential to generate an attractive annual income of approximately £27,600-early viewing is highly recommended.
Location Thistle Close can be found close to many local amenities, Norwich Research Park, John Innes Institute, University of East Anglia (uea), University Hospital and Earlham Park.
You are one minute walk to the Norwich bus stop. No stops direct to the University Drive and the University Hospital. The Sukey Way cycle way to the main uea entrance is exactly one mile.
There is easy access to the A47 Southern Bypass. Accommodation Comprises Front door to: Entrance Hall Doors to lounge, kitchen/diner, bedroom, WC and stairs to first floor.
Lounge (5.87 x 3.24 (19'3" x 10'7")) Double glazed windows, radiator.
Kitchen/Diner (4.55 x 3.57 (14'11" x 11'8")) Fitted wall and base units with worktops over, sink and drainer, fitted hob and oven, space for fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, double glazed windows, radiator, door to side and garage.
Bedroom (2.98 x 2.77 (9'9" x 9'1")) Sliding patio doors, radiator. Wc Low level WC, frosted double glazed window. First Floor Landing Doors to four bedrooms and and bathroom.
Bedroom (4.61 x 3.14 (15'1" x 10'3")) Double glazed window, radiator, built in wardrobes.
En-Suite (2.16 x 1.80 (7'1" x 5'10")) Shower cubicle, low level WC, hand wash basin, radiator, frosted double glazed window. Bedroom (4.71 x 2.59 (15'5" x 8'5")) Double glazed window, radiator.
Bedroom (2.89 x 2.29 (9'5" x 7'6")) Double glazed window, radiator. Bedroom (2.89 x 2.38 (9'5" x 7'9")) Double glazed window, radiator.
Bathroom (2.21 x 2.16 (7'3" x 7'1")) Panelled bath with shower over, low level WC, hand wash basin, radiator, frosted double glazed window.
Outside Front Driveway providing off road parking leading to integral garage. Outside Rear Lawned garden, mature plants and shrubs, enclosed by timber fencing.
Local Authority Norwich City Council, Tax Band D. Tenure Freehold Utilities Fibre to the property. Mains gas, water and electric.
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