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See inside this 18th century merchant's house for sale in Norwich

Rebecca MacNaughton

Published: 9:15 AM February 19, 2021 Updated: 10:29 AM February 19, 2021

Large Georgian-style residence with symmetrical sash windows set back from the kerb with a cobble street in front of it

Snailgate House is on the market with Savills at a guide price of £640,000 - Credit: Savills

A Grade II listed Georgian townhouse has come up for sale on Calvert Street in Norwich, at a guide price of £640,000.

Large living room with high ceilings, a central chimney breast with woodburner inset and a pretty ceiling rose reflected in the mirror

The property, which has four bedrooms and two well-proportioned reception rooms, is on the market at a guide price of £640,000 - Credit: Savills

Known as Snailgate House, the property is tucked away down a quiet street in the centre of the city. It not only boasts a gorgeous Georgian façade, but also comes with a courtyard-style garden and a covered parking area - often considered a rarity in such a central city centre location.

Pretty courtyard garden with trees, a table and chairs in the centre and a wrought-iron balcony overlooking it from patio doors on the first floor

Snailgate House includes a courtyard-style garden, overlooked by a balcony from the master bedroom - Credit: Savills

The property was originally built in the 18th century. Selling agents Savills understand that it was a merchant's house, but later became offices with living accommodation above.

Classic Georgian dining room with picture rail and panelling on its muted yellow wall with a bright sparkly chandelier hanging down from the centre of its ceiling rose

The property has two well-proportioned reception rooms on the ground floor - Credit: Savills

It fell into disrepair but was later restored and the current owners have lived at the home for over a decade, carrying out considerable redecoration and improvements. These have included installing a new kitchen on the first floor, an en suite shower room to the first-floor master bedroom and creating an additional bathroom upstairs.

Modern yet country-style kitchen with an old-fashioned range style cooker set into an alcove with subway tiling and a kitchen island topped with a wooden worktop

The current owners, who have lived in the property for over a decade, have installed a new kitchen - Credit: Savills

Other highlights include a balcony overlooking the courtyard garden, two well-proportioned reception rooms on the ground floor and a cellar, which offers ample storage space.

Interior shot of a traditional Georgian style staircase with a striped stair runner and an intricate wooden banister, painted white

The main living accommodation at Snailgate House, Calvert Street, is arranged over three floors - Credit: Savills

The property is situated on Calvert Street, in a historic part of the city just off Colegate and near the River Wensum. Vehicular access is available from St George's Street.