Jesselton is a characterful period south facing house, offering over 3,400 sq ft of attractive and generous accommodation over two storeys. It benefits from a wealth of architectural features typical of the Georgian and Victorian period including windows, doors, coving, cornice, ceiling roses and fireplaces, whilst also providing a range of adaptable, contemporary, light-filled spaces.

The capacious entrance hall has reception rooms flanking each side and leads to a turned stairway, and rear hall with tiled flooring, access to the cellar, butler’s pantry and store cupboard. The well-proportioned 24 ft. dual-aspect drawing room has an ornate ceiling with superb period cornice and ceiling rose plasterwork, floor to ceiling shuttered sash windows and a stone fireplace and wood burner. One wall has a floor to ceiling fitted book case with display shelves. Across the entrance hall, the sitting room has a marble fire place, wood burner and range of bespoke fitted cupboards one of which has a hatch to the morning room. Shuttered French door windows provide access to the south-facing gardens. From the bright formal dining area, a door leads to the peaceful morning room with further bespoke cabinets and double doors flowing into the kitchen breakfast room. This 24 ft. open plan space is light, airy and flooded with natural light. The kitchen has been custom made for Jesselton and provides flexible zones for cooking, eating and sitting. It includes a range of handless contrasting cabinetry with granite and wooden work tops and inset Miele appliances. Modern four-panel French doors lead on to the walled courtyard. The kitchen leads into the laundry room with bespoke joinery and an external door to the courtyard. Alongside, is a bright cloakroom and shower room.

On the first floor the landing is spacious and opens to a charming library with a lantern roof light. The generous dual aspect principal suite has bespoke fitted wardrobes, views overlooking the gardens and a deluxe en suite shower room. There are four further bedrooms with elevated views and a handsome family bathroom with inset bathtub.

There are two pedestrian gates and a gated entrance leading on to a gravelled driveway offering ample parking. The south facing garden is largely laid to level lawn and is nestled amongst a plethora of mature and specimen trees, shrubbery, colourful established planting and offers a defined seating area for quiet reflection. An outbuilding contains a series of store rooms including a log store.

Jesselton is located in a conservation area tucked away in a private drive amongst a collection of properties enjoying a special position within Norwich’s Golden Triangle and close to the amenities of local businesses on Unthank Road. Norwich has a main railway station providing regular service to London and Cambridge. There is a regular bus service from Unthank Road to the City and the railway station. To the North is Norwich International Airport which caters for both domestic and international flights.