Inside three of the best homes for sale in Norfolk

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•Irstead House, Cotman Road, Norwich; for sale for £795,000 with Savills

It's hard to imagine how a property with such a grand facade can be tucked away on Cotman Road, at the railway station end, and yet, there it is in all its glory.

Originally a large house that was divided into two, Irstead House was the showpiece of the two properties, built in the late 19th century for the well reputed Herbert Geldart, described as the 'mainstay of Norfolk botany during the latter part of the 19th century'.

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Indeed his daughter Alice, who was born in the house, went on to live there for 80 years and she was herself a renowned botanist in her own right.

Over the last five years the property has had a major refurbishment by its owners including the installation of a new kitchen, bathrooms, electrics, plumbing and heating system including underfloor heating in the drawing room, kitchen/dining room and bathrooms.

The owners have completely restored it and transformed it into a fantastic city home with fine period features and four bedrooms with accommodation over three floors. Outside, there is a smart, private garden with a sun trap terrace and a double garage.

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•Bure House, Acle; for sale for £425,000 with the Property Shop

This detached Edwardian property in the heart of the very popular Broadland village of Acle, has a detached two storey outbuilding (currently used as guest accommodation), which has electricity and water and would make an ideal annex.

Accommodation comprises: entrance hall, living room, dining room, sitting room, cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room, four double bedrooms and family bathroom. There is another brick outbuilding (used as kennels, storage and WC) and an enclosed rear garden.

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•Dereham Road, Watton; for sale for offers in excess of £450,000 with William H Brown

This idyllic semi detached character cottage offers five bedrooms, a study, dressing room, conservatory and outside a front and rear garden and a swimming pool. Perfect for the forthcoming summer!

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