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Charming Cottage in Sprowston with an Abundance of Character
For saleReduced 28 Oct 2026
£500,000Guide price

Charming Cottage in Sprowston with an Abundance of Character, NR7 8BA

4bedrooms
2bathrooms
Semi-Detachedtype
1,505sq ft
Freeholdtenure

Listed 23 Sept 2026 · price reduced 28 Oct 2026 · Norwich

How the price compares

This home£500,000£332 per sq ft
Median 4 bed in NR7£400k17 homes listed · £300 per sq ft
Difference+25%above the area median

Key features

  • Guide Price £500,000 - £525,0000
  • Charming Cottage Dating Back 300 Years
  • Wealth Of Original Period Character
  • Beautiful Kitchen Overlooking Peaceful Garden
  • Four Generous Bedrooms Across Two Floors
  • Characterful Sitting Room With Woodburner
  • Light-Filled Garden Room With Bi-Folds
  • Versatile Ground Floor Double Bedroom
  • Wrap Around Garden With Summer House
  • Offered For Sale With No Chain

About this home

GUIDE PRICE £500,000 - £525,000 Steeped in history and dating back over 300 years, this charming period cottage has been recently renovated and offers a wonderful blend of character, space and everyday practicality. Standing proud in an attractive plot, the property retains an abundance of features that tell its story, including exposed timber beams and floorboards, while generous proportions provide plenty of room for modern family life. At the heart of the ground floor is a wonderfully characterful 17’ dining room, with access out to the courtyard garden, alongside an impressive 18’ sitting room. The latter enjoys a bay window and feature fireplace housing a wood-burning stove, creating a particularly inviting space in which to relax. To the rear, the kitchen is a real delight. Positioned to enjoy peaceful views across the garden and flooded with natural light, it provides a lovely backdrop for everyday cooking and informal dining, with integrated appliances and a breakfast bar. Beyond, the garden room opens through bi-folding doors, creating a natural connection between the house and outside space. Completing the ground floor is a spacious double bedroom, with French doors opening onto the patio, together with a useful walk-in shower room. Upstairs, there are three further generous bedrooms, providing excellent flexibility for family, guests or working from home, as well as a spacious family bathroom. Outside, the garden wraps around the rear of the property and offers a pleasant combination of patio and lawn, with established planting adding to the sense of privacy. A summer house provides further useful space, while the garden as a whole offers a peaceful setting in which to sit, dine or simply enjoy the surroundings. With its wealth of period character, versatile accommodation and particularly appealing garden, this is a home that offers plenty to discover, while the absence of an onward chain makes for a straightforward move. SPROWSTON Sprowston is a popular suburb just north-east of Norwich, offering a convenient blend of village character, green open spaces and easy access to the city. Once a rural village, Sprowston has grown into a well-established community while retaining a strong sense of local identity, making it a popular choice for families, professionals and those looking to enjoy the best of both town and country living. The area offers a good range of everyday amenities, including local shops, schools, cafés and recreational facilities, while Norwich city centre is just a short distance away. The city provides an extensive choice of independent shops, restaurants, cultural attractions and leisure opportunities, alongside its historic architecture and vibrant arts scene. Sprowston is also well placed for enjoying the wider Norfolk countryside, with a variety of parks, green spaces and walking routes nearby. The Norfolk Broads are within easy reach, while the North Norfolk coast and its beaches can be reached by road for days spent exploring the county’s beautiful landscapes. With excellent access to Norwich and convenient road links towards the wider county, Sprowston offers a practical and well-connected setting with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the surrounding countryside and all that Norwich has to offer. SERVICES CONNECTED Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas central heating. COUNCIL TAX Band C. ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING D. Ref:- 0448-4054-6208-5790-1254 To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys. TENURE Freehold. LOCATION What3words: ///punk.trail.tent WEBSITE TAGS village-spirit

EPC Rating: D

Parking - Driveway

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Property details

Property type
Semi-Detached
Size
1,505 sq ft / 140 sq m
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Driveway
Garden
Private garden
Heating
Gas central
Broadband
FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

All

Location

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  • Norwich Station2.5 mi
  • Salhouse Station2.9 mi
  • Brundall Gardens Station4.7 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in NR7 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £275k · detached £354k · terraced £236k · flat £163k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
8 Church Green
Norwich NR7 8BA
Detached
Freehold
27 Nov 2025£400,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in NR7

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£2,501£50,000 deposit · £450,000 loan
Stamp Duty£15,000England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Sowerbys, Norwich on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 23 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 28/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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