The owners selling a penthouse apartment in the former Norfolk and Norwich Hospital have come up with a novel way round getting grass to grow.

Norwich Evening News: A penthouse is for saleA penthouse is for sale (Image: Pymm & Co)

The outside space on a balcony with panoramic city views has been given a quick and easy solution to the lack of a lawn.

The terrace has been decked out with lush green artificial grass - which never needs mowing or rolling to get that all important stripe.

Norwich Evening News: The artificial grass on the rooftop terrace,The artificial grass on the rooftop terrace, (Image: Pymm & Co)

Situated in the former hospital building, the Pavilion, in St Stephen's Road, the penthouse, for sale for £375,000-£400,000 comes with lift access and includes a secure underground parking space for one car.

Inside, there is an entrance hall, an open plan lounge/diner with a high ceiling and a kitchen with a door onto the roof garden. There are two double bedrooms, an en-suite to the master and a bathroom.