The Factory penthouse in Norwich up for sale at ?500000

But buyers will have to dig deep if they want to capture one of the top-floor apartments in The Factory, near Norwich City’s Carrow Road, with both valued at more than £500,000.

Formerly owned by NCFC head coach Daniel Farke and a writer for the popular sitcom Father Ted, the properties are steeped in celebrity status.

Norwich Evening News: The Factory was formerly used by an electro-motor company before renovation in 2006The Factory was formerly used by an electro-motor company before renovation in 2006 (Image: Ben Allman)

Located in Kerrison Road, The Factory is a well-known building in Norwich, having formerly been the home of an electric motor company and converted into 24 loft-style apartments in 2006.

Spanning two floors, 61 Kerrison Road is a penthouse flooded with light and ample space, boasting an undulating roof design and arched ceilings.

Norwich Evening News: The property features lots of light and a hallway entranceThe property features lots of light and a hallway entrance (Image: Ben Allman)

Norwich Evening News: A spacious and airy open-plan living room and kitchenA spacious and airy open-plan living room and kitchen (Image: Ben Allman)

With its former owner for more than a decade, the property has recently benefited from extensive works to bring it up to the highest specification, including parquet style flooring throughout, an electric fireplace and a new bathroom.

Upon the left of the entry, a spacious open-plan living room occupies the front aspect of the building, offering panoramic views of the Norwich skyline.

Norwich Evening News: High ceilings and a long skylight allow plenty of natural lightHigh ceilings and a long skylight allow plenty of natural light (Image: Ben Allman)

Norwich Evening News: The modern kitchen is well appointedThe modern kitchen is well appointed (Image: Ben Allman)

A large skylight spans from the front to the rear of the property with “birdcage” style dimmable chandeliers.

The minimalist kitchen is well appointed with integrated white goods including two Smeg ovens and an inset hob.

Norwich Evening News: The building-long skylight continues into the bedroomsThe building-long skylight continues into the bedrooms (Image: Ben Allman)

Norwich Evening News: The bathroom has recently undergone an extensive transformationThe bathroom has recently undergone an extensive transformation (Image: Ben Allman)

The stone effect worktops also benefit from an inset drainer and sink with a mirrored glass splash-back.

The newly installed three-piece bathroom suite features marble effect floor and wall tiles with brass fixtures and fittings, including a heated towel rail and floating vanity unit.

Norwich Evening News: The terrace has been recently refurbishedThe terrace has been recently refurbished (Image: Ben Allman)

Norwich Evening News: The property sees lots of light year-round from its south-facing positionThe property sees lots of light year-round from its south-facing position (Image: Ben Allman)

An opaque glass door leads to the roof terrace at the rear of the property which has new composite decking, porcelain tiles, a bar area and privacy screening.

Upstairs, the master bedroom utilises built-in wardrobes and drawers, original solid wood flooring, as well as a low-level window overlooking the roof terrace and skylight.

A further two bedrooms also feature original solid wood flooring and built-in wardrobes.

Norwich, NorfolkGuide price: £500,000Ben Allman Estate & Letting Agent, 01603 555577www.baela.co.uk

The penthouse next door has four bedrooms and is up for sale at £520,000 with Bennetts.

References

  1. ^ City home with rare courtyard garden and rooftop views is for sale for £695k (www.eveningnews24.co.uk)
  2. ^ Blofield home named ‘best Victorian house’ by BBC is for sale (www.eveningnews24.co.uk)