Large Room in Executive House Near Norwich Airport

A home away from home

Offering a spacious double room with storage in a detached executive house in a sought after area of Hellesdon, Norwich.

Particularly suited to those working away from home who need a regular base.

This is the landlord’s home. It offers a calm, friendly and settled household where mature, considerate people respect each other’s space.

A comfortable place to return to, unwind after work and feel at home.

The household would suit someone who is usually out during the day.

Concessions considered for people who only require part week stays on a regular basis.

Finding the right person matters most. Male and female lodgers are welcome. LGBTQIA+ friendly.

Guests are not normally permitted. Any exception must be agreed in advance.

Good manners, good personal hygiene, tidiness and consideration for everyone in the household are essential throughout your stay.

We like to keep the house fresh and neutral smelling for everyone’s comfort.

The house and facilities

There is a large shared kitchen, a comfortable lounge and dining area with communal TV, and full fibre broadband.

You will also have use of the utility room, washing facilities and your own small fridge freezer.

The large bathroom is generally shared with just 1 other person, and there is a 2nd cloakroom.

Plenty of on street parking is available just outside the property.

Gardens, tennis and the River Wensum
Alongside the house’s garden, residents have use of 7 acres of gated communal grounds, shared privately with the immediate neighbours.

The grounds include a tennis court, available to book, and beautiful riverside frontage along a tranquil stretch of the River Wensum, with private fishing and boating rights.

The river is lightly fished. For a patient and skilful angler, catches have included chub of 5 lbs, roach of 2 lbs, pike of 17 lbs and carp of 21 lbs.

Taking a canoe, kayak or paddleboard along the river is a delight for your soul and a lovely way to unwind.

Much of the surrounding scenery is natural and rich in wildlife.

There are tucked away seats along the riverbank where you can simply sit and enjoy the surroundings.

The 26 mile Marriott’s Way walking and cycling route runs nearby, towards Norwich city centre in 1 direction and the historic market town of Aylsham in the other.

Convenient for Norwich and local workplaces
The property is well served by buses, with plenty of shops, takeaways and pubs nearby.

There is convenient access to the city centre and airport, as well as scenic drives to the Norfolk coast.

Approximate driving times:
• Briar Chemicals: 4 minutes.
• Norwich Airport: 7 minutes, approximately 1.9 miles.
• Norwich city centre: 10 minutes, approximately 3.5 miles.
• Norwich University of the Arts: 10 minutes.
• John Innes Centre, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, and the University of East Anglia: 12 to 15 minutes.
• Norwich railway station: 13 minutes, approximately 4.6 miles.
Approximate cycling times:
• Hellesdon Hospital: 3 minutes.
• Briar Chemicals: 6 minutes.
• Norwich Airport: 11 minutes.
• UEA Sports Hall: 17 minutes.
• John Innes Centre and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital: 23 minutes.
• Aviva’s main office in Surrey Street: 25 minutes, door to door.

Staff of local employers are very welcome, including Marsh, Aviva, NHS, UEA, Bernard Matthews, KLM, Briar Chemicals and Lotus.

A few practical points

Drayton High Road bus stops are approx 10 mins’ walk from the house, with Yellow Line services 28, 29 and X29 into Norwich running approx every 15 mins during Monday to Saturday daytimes, plus evening and Sunday services.

The Hospital Lane stop is approx 5 mins’ walk away, with an hourly daytime 30 service, Monday to Saturday.

If you think you might be interested, you are welcome to make an appointment to view.

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