Norwich, a fine city.

Eastern Daily Press: For sale in Norwich: Property at Upton Close (Picture: Brooks Residential)For sale in Norwich: Property at Upton Close (Picture: Brooks Residential) (Image: Copyright: Image Quest Photography Michael Palmer)

That's what the welcome sign proclaims as you hit the outskirts of Norwich and as you probably already know, the city is in fact a very fine one.

Filled with history, culture, fantastic shops and some great educational institutions (you can practically hear the students chants of oh UEA is wonderful), Norwich is an ideal place to set down roots, so if you're on the hunt for a new home in the area, here's a look at some of the pretty properties that are currently on the market.

For those wanting something extremely modern, a five bedroom detached house in the NR4 area at Upton Close, has recently become available.

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Marketed by Brooks Residential, the property looks much like one you'd se on Grand Designs, with it's unique structure made from a mix of brick and wood.

Large windows are fitted in each room, giving the place a light and airy feel which is added to by the spacious rooms and sleek modern fittings.

Other great features include a utility room, sitting area, galleried landing, four bathrooms, including an en-suite bathroom, secluded high beech hedging, a large shingle driveway and lawned side garden with paved terrace.

Eastern Daily Press: For sale in Norwich: Two bedroom apartment on Gentleman's Walk. Photo: Pymm & CoFor sale in Norwich: Two bedroom apartment on Gentleman's Walk. Photo: Pymm & Co (Image: Pymm & Co)

The property is being offered for a guide price of £650,000.

If you'd prefer to be closer to the hustle and bustle of the city centre, an apartment on Gentleman's walk might be a better option.

There are currently three apartments left in the striking new development above H Samuel jewellwey store on The Walk, with Apartment B available from Pymm & Co for £400,000.

Eastern Daily Press: For sale in Norwich: Four bedroom home on Cedar Road. Photo: Gilson Bailey & PartnersFor sale in Norwich: Four bedroom home on Cedar Road. Photo: Gilson Bailey & Partners (Image: Gilson Bailey)

The two-bedroom apartment is situated on the first floor of the stunning Victorian building and boasts superb views over the historic market and City Hall from the lounge/kitchen area.

A large property, the apartment contains a bespoke kitchen, with island and high-end luxury fitted appliances, kawneer metal double glazed windows, underfloor heating throughout, a study, generous bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and dressing areas as well as a lift, cycle store and video entry system.

Just out to the east of the city on Cedar Road, a four-bedroom house is for sale with Gilson Bailey & Partners for £350,000.

Eastern Daily Press: For sale in Norwich: Four bedroom home on Cedar Road. Photo: Gilson Bailey & PartnersFor sale in Norwich: Four bedroom home on Cedar Road. Photo: Gilson Bailey & Partners (Image: Gilson Bailey)

The terraced home mixes period features with modern elements to create an unique overall effect.

Arranged over three floors, the property boasts an entrance hall, lounge, open-plan kitchen/dining room, contemporary four-piece fitted bathroom, three double rooms and a downstairs room with en-suite dressing area.

As well as all of this, there is a small front garden, an enclosed low-maintenance courtyard rear garden, gas fired heating, sash windows, cast iron fireplaces, stripped floors, ceiling rose, coving, high ceilings and is light an airy.

Eastern Daily Press: For sale in Norwich: Two bedroom house on Unthank Road. Photo: Websters Estate AgentsFor sale in Norwich: Two bedroom house on Unthank Road. Photo: Websters Estate Agents (Image: Websters Estate Agents)

The final property on our list is a two-bedroom bespoke coach house, located in the sought after area of the Golden Triangle on Unthank Road.

Offered by Websters Estate Agents, the detached property is complete with large open-plan lounge/dining room/kitchen, large bathroom, plenty of storage space, a private driveway with ample parking, secluded garden and gas central heating.

This quirky home is on the market for a guide price of £400,000 and would make a great investment or first home for a new family.

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