A modern home with a swim spa and impressive eco credentials is for sale in Drayton, on the outskirts of Norwich, at a guide price of £699,950.

Built by Abel Homes in 2010, the detached property occupies a small development of homes surrounded by woodland. 

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Tom Clayton, of selling agent Savills, said: “With its emphasis on eco credentials and a family orientated open-plan layout, 3 Littlewood is a ‘must see’ home.”

The living room with woodburnerThe living room with woodburner (Image: Savills) The property benefits from an air-source heat pump which heats the ground floor via underfloor heating and radiators on the first floor.

A whole house heat recovery system re-distributes warm air from the bathrooms and kitchen, via a heat exchanger, to the living room and bedrooms. Solar panels aid the hot water system, further boosting the home’s energy efficiency.

There is also a woodburner in the living room, with the heat redistributed around the house by the ventilation system.

The current owners have added a new kitchen/dinerThe current owners have added a new kitchen/diner (Image: Savills) The front door opens to a hallway with internal doors to the garage, spacious living/dining room and a study that would also make an ideal playroom.

The current owners have added a new kitchen/diner with integrated appliances and large windows providing plenty of natural light.

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A utility room and WC complete the ground-floor accommodation.

There are four bedrooms on the first floor, including the master bedroom with en suite. The remaining rooms are served by a family bathroom.

The master bedroomThe master bedroom (Image: Savills) The house occupies a plot of around 0.31 acres and enjoys a good amount of natural privacy from its woodland setting. It also has exclusive access to the woods, along with neighbouring properties.

The majority of the garden is laid to lawn with a patio area for entertaining, plus a home office that could also be used as a gym.

Another wooden cabin hosts the luxurious swim spa, which is included in the sale.

There is space for a couple of vehicles on the brick weave driveway, which leads to a double garage with electric up and over door. 

The majority of garden is laid to lawnThe majority of garden is laid to lawn (Image: Savills) A swim spa is included in the saleA swim spa is included in the sale (Image: Savills) Drayton is a popular village to the northwest of Norwich, offering several amenities including two pubs, a bank, supermarket, schools, doctors’ surgery and dentist.

The village has an abundance of green space with playing fields and access to the historic Marriot's Way footpath and cycle route, which runs between Aylsham and Norwich.

There are excellent bus and cycle routes into the city.

For more information, contact Savills.

PROPERTY FACTS

Littlewood, Drayton
Guide price: £699,950
Savills, 01603 229229
savills.co.uk