A terrace house in Norfolk has left house hunters doing a double take after the unique feature of the ‘exceptionally elevated’ property was spotted in the listing
When searching for a new property, most people have a list of essential features they’re looking for.
Walls are typically a given, aren’t they?
However, a three-bedroom home that was on the market in Norwich, Norfolk, boasted a rather distinctive feature in the master bedroom that left prospective buyers taken aback.
Those who stumbled upon the property on Bishop Bridge Road were left feeling uneasy about the main ensuite bathroom’s lack of privacy, as it features glass walls.
The Rightmove listing images clearly show that both the shower and toilet are completely visible from the bedroom.
The advert for the terraced property, which appears perfectly ordinary from the street, was posted to Rightmove a week ago with an asking price of £425,000.
Estate agents Sefftons highlighted the ‘glass ensuite’ as one of the standout features that has been “lovingly updated and reworked to a high specification and finish” to deliver “wow after wow” throughout the home.
They describe the unconventional design as being “designed to immerse you in the fantastic views”, since the master suite looks out over the River Wensum at the back of the property.
However, people on social media appeared rather unconvinced about having a “room with a loo”, with one person even remarking that it would give them “loo anxiety”.
Sarah Weatherley, 50, said: “I have been looking quite intensively on Rightmove recently because I’m looking to move to be with my partner. As my partner and I aren’t particularly tied to one area, I’ve been comparing what you can get for the same money in various areas.
“This house is on for about £425,000 and is in Norwich. The house itself looks like it’s in a stunning location with lovely views so I clicked on it.
“The ensuite was something of a surprise – I did a double-take and had to zoom in for another look. I’m not sure I’d want to live with that bathroom – and my partner was pretty weirded out by it too.
“The house is lovely but we’d have to do something about those glass walls – maybe make the glass more opaque.”
After stumbling upon the listing, Sarah took to Twitter, posting: “Today on Rightmove: Impress/horrify guests with a glass-walled khazi.”
One user responded: “I’m hoping against hope that it’s the sort of glass that magically goes frosted at the flick of a switch.”
Another joked: “I still wouldn’t trust it. Like those ‘automatic’ locks on train toilets – gives me loo anxiety.”
A different person added: “Errrrr it’s a NO from me! ! !”.
Meanwhile, another user said: “Had one of those in a hotel room in Berlin. Was weird even as the only occupant. Brr.”
The advert describes the three-storey property as an “exceptional elevated period home with stunning river and cathedral views” in the city centre of historic Norwich.
The East Anglian city is lauded for having “everything you would desire of a vibrant regional capital and has a real sense of history preserved”. It’s also been ranked among the top ten happiest places to live in Britain.
The property itself boasts “full height picture windows to the master suite”, three reception rooms, and an “elevated riverside garden and al-fresco dining area”.
The ground floor comprises two reception rooms, a kitchen, and a conservatory at the rear of the house. The first floor houses two double bedrooms and a bathroom.
A representative from Sefftons said: “With so much attention and more than ten viewings booked within hours of launching to market, it seems everybody wants a loo with a view.
“Yes, you could frost the glass or screen the room, but where’s the fun in that. Designed for a fun loving couple who enjoy all the city has to offer, combined ‘an exceptional view, in more ways than one’.”
Rightmove were approached for comment.
