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The Factory penthouse in Norwich up for sale at £500,000

The Factory penthouse in Norwich up for sale at £500,000

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.

Eastern Daily Press: 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.

Eastern Daily Press: The property features lots of light and a hallway entranceThe property features lots of light and a hallway entrance (Image: Ben Allman)

Eastern Daily Press: 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.

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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.

Eastern Daily Press: High ceilings and a long skylight allow plenty of natural lightHigh ceilings and a long skylight allow plenty of natural light (Image: Ben Allman)

Eastern Daily Press: 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.

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

Eastern Daily Press: The building-long skylight continues into the bedroomsThe building-long skylight continues into the bedrooms (Image: Ben Allman)

Eastern Daily Press: 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.

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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.

Eastern Daily Press: The terrace has been recently refurbishedThe terrace has been recently refurbished (Image: Ben Allman)

Eastern Daily Press: 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, Norfolk
Guide price: £500,000
Ben Allman Estate & Letting Agent, 01603 555577
www.baela.co.uk

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

  • June 4, 2023