Summary - 72, School Lane, Little Melton, NORWICH NR9 3AE
4 bed 1 bath Detached
Spacious character house with private gardens and garage, ready for modernising.
Handsome detached house with characterful period features throughout
Four bedrooms; principal bedroom with built-in storage and fireplace
Single family bathroom for four bedrooms — potential need for extra facilities
Oil-fired boiler and radiators; scope to improve energy efficiency
Cavity walls listed with no insulation (assumed) — retrofit opportunity
Mature, private gardens, terraces, outbuildings and large garage
Ample off-street parking via sweeping driveway; chain free sale
Local data shows higher crime rate; buyers should verify local safety info
Tucked behind a mature hedge at the end of a private driveway, this handsome detached home combines generous, characterful living spaces with established gardens and useful outbuildings. The accommodation includes two formal reception rooms, a sociable kitchen/breakfast room, and four bedrooms arranged over two floors — the principal bedroom benefits from built-in storage and a decorative fireplace. Outside, terraces, multiple lawns and well-stocked flowerbeds create a private, low‑maintenance garden setting, complemented by a large garage and ample off‑street parking.
The property will suit buyers who prize period styling and village life but should note a few practical considerations. Records supplied state the building was constructed between 1950–1966, although the house displays period styling; buyers may wish to verify age and original construction details. Heating is oil‑fired with a boiler and radiators and the walls are listed as cavity construction with no insulation noted — there is scope for energy‑efficiency improvements. The home currently offers a single family bathroom for four bedrooms, which could be a focus for reconfiguration or extension.
Positioned in Little Melton — a village with outstanding and good primary/secondary schools and easy access to Norwich, the A47 and nearby rail links — the house is well placed for families and commuters. The Energy Performance Certificate is rated D. Practical matters flagged in the data include a higher local crime statistic and moderate council tax (Band D); these are factual points for buyers to weigh against the characterful accommodation and private setting.
Chain free and offered freehold, the house presents immediate occupation or a renovation project for those wanting to upgrade insulation, add bathrooms or modernise heating. The mix of period charm, established garden and useful ancillary buildings gives clear appeal to families seeking a village lifestyle with convenient city access.
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