Avondale Road, Gorleston-on-sea, NR31

This handsome, bay-fronted Victorian house is located on Avondale Road in Gorleston-On-Sea. Having undergone a sympathetic renovation using a muted colour palette throughout, with modern interventions that sit harmoniously alongside original features. There are two generously proportioned bedrooms, a dressing room/nursery and a secluded garden to the rear with a southerly aspect.

The Tour
The house has decorative brick detailing to the front elevation with stone windowsills and lintels to the fenestration. It is set back from the street behind a parapet wall with a privet boundary hedge for privacy. A footpath leads to a black door with obscured glazed panels.
The door opens into the ground floor hall, where LVT flooring in a chequered pattern runs underfoot. The walls are finished in a soft grey, which continues up the stairs; dark grey column radiators finish the space. Shades of white, warm grey and taupe have been used across the ground floor, the colours complemented by natural light that enters through the bay and southerly windows at the rear.

The two reception rooms are open to one other, the living room situated at the front and the dining room to the rear. The living room has an exposed brick chimney stack with open recessed hearth. There are shutters to the bay window. Both reception rooms feature original deep coving to the ceilings which has been finished in a Farrow & Ball shade 'Mouses Back' down to the picture rail height. The darker ceiling tone adds drama to the space whilst also creating a comforting atmosphere. Whitewashed herringbone flooring lies underfoot.

The rear or the entrance hall opens into the kitchen/breakfast room where the same herringbone flooring is featured. Ripple glazed tiles bounce light around the kitchen, where charcoal shaker cabinets sit below veined marble style worktop. French doors frame views over the yard, whilst a further window by the sink to the side return ensures natural light abounds. There is an additional worktop along one wall with open shelving above. The glazed doors opening to the paved yard.

Stairs with a central runner ascend to the first floor, the understairs cupboard houses a modern gas combination boiler. The main bedroom spans the full width of the house and is illuminated by a bay window. The second bedroom overlooks the garden and is a good-sized double. The twin chimney breasts on the ground floor carry through upstairs, with an original fireplace centred to the principal bedroom.
A shower room sits off the landing. This is a dramatic space, with encaustic tiled floor and subway tiled walls. There is a spacious walk-in shower, and an attractive washstand with marble top and brass tap.

To the rear of the landing is a dressing room with bespoke wardrobes offering an abundance of storage. This room could be utilised as a nursery or small single bedroom.

Outdoor Space
The south facing garden has a peaceful and secluded aspect, perfect for entertaining or alfresco dining. It is walled on all sides and has recently been rendered and painted in a modern and neutral grey. The yard is fully paved with twin access gates to the paved rear alley making it possible to securely park a motorbike/scooter.


The Area
Avondale Road has an idyllic setting, the towns sandy Edwardian Beach is on the doorstep, along with the traditional seaside gardens, pier, and model boat pond. It also has a theatre opposite the pier called the Pavilion. The main shopping centre is on High Street. It has its own golf club.

The cafes, and neighbourhood stores of Bells Road are all within a moments walk, where you will also find Margot's Lounge a coffee shop which serves a wonderful weekend Brunch.

There are many good schools nearby, including the Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' Ormiston Venture Academy as well as Cliff Park, and Lynn Grove.

Tenure: Freehold
Heating: Gas Central Heating
Council Tax Band: B (£1,541)

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only.

Larkes have not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings - prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.