# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (IP25 6YW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Shetland Drive, Watton, IP25 6YW | | Price | £250,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £257,500 | ## Description Guide Price £250,000-£275,000 Very well presented, modern, recently built semi-detached three bedroom house situated on a popular development on the outskirts of Watton. This fantastic property was built by the much respected Abel Homes. There are many benefits including solar panels help with those utility bills, triple glazed windows, en-suite shower room, cloak room with WC, modern kitchen with integrated appliances, garage, (currently separated with office area to rear) gardens, parking, air source heat pump providing hot water and heating and galvanised guttering. Seven years NHBC remaining. Vendor has now found! Viewing highly recommended to fully appreciate. Briefly the property offers entrance hall, lounge/dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, three bedrooms, en-suite shower room to bedroom one, bathroom, garage, (currently separated with office area to rear) gardens, parking, air source heat pump and triple glazed windows. Watton The well-served market town of Watton is in the district of Breckland, perfectly positioned for access to the whole of Norfolk and North Suffolk, this town is thought to be where the `Babes in the Wood` were abandoned in Wayland Wood. There is a traditional market held every Wednesday morning with produce including freshly caught fish, and there are two supermarkets and a number of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs to enjoy. Within reach is the popular Thetford Forest Park, a number of golf courses, other market towns and not forgetting the cathedral city of Norwich. Swaffham 10 miles; Thetford 15 miles; Norwich 23 miles. **Entrance Hall** Composite entrance door to front, stairs to first floor, built-in storage cupboard, tiles to floor. **Lounge/Dining Room - 15'1" (4.6m) Max x 17'1" (5.21m) Max** Built-in storage cupboard, UPVC double glazed French doors opening to rear garden, UPVC triple glazed window to side. **Kitchen - 11'6" (3.51m) Max x 8'10" (2.69m) Max** Fitted kitchen units to wall and floor, work surface over, composite one and half bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated electric oven with electric hob and extractor over, integrated dishwasher, space and plumbing for washing machine, tiles to floor, UPVC triple glazed window to front. **Cloakroom** Wash basin, WC, obscure glass UPVC triple glazed window to front, tiles to floor. **Stairs and landing** Built-in cupboard housing hot water cylinder, loft access. **Bedroom One - 12'9" (3.89m) x 9'7" (2.92m)** UPVC triple glazed window to rear, radiator, door to en-suite shower room. **En-suite Shower Room** Double shower cubicle, wash basin, WC, towel radiator, obscure glass UPVC triple glazed window to side, extractor fan. **Bedroom Two - 10'2" (3.1m) x 9'8" (2.95m)** UPVC triple glazed window to front, radiator. **Bedroom Three - 8'8" (2.64m) x 7'1" (2.16m)** UPVC triple glazed window to rear, radiator. **Bathroom** Bathroom suite comprising bath with mixer tap and separate hand shower attachment, wash basin, WC, towel radiator, obscure glass UPVC triple glazed window to front. **Garage/Store Area** Currently separated with partition wall approximately a third from the rear creating separate office/utility area, electric power and lights, electric motorised up and over main door to front. **Outside front** Small front garden with path to front door, selection of shrubs to beds, driveway providing off-road parking for two/three vehicles, outside lights, gated access to rear garden. **Rear Garden** Enclosed rear garden laid to lawn, paved patio seating area, outside lights, outside tap, wooden fence to perimeter, gated access to front. **Agent`s Notes** EPC rating A101 (Full copy available on request) Council tax band C (Own enquiries should be made via Breckland District Council) **Notice** Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161734790/601632) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161734790/601653) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161734790/601656) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161734790/601657) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161734790/601658) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161734790/601659) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161734790/601660) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161734790/601663) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161734790/601674) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161734790/601675) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161734790/601676) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161734790/601677) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/161734790/601678) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/161734790/601679) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | | £257,500 | 01/01/2022 | — | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 PADDOCK CLOSE, WATTON, THETFORD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, IP25 6YD | £206,500 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 2 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £380,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached | | 6 THE GALLOPS, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YL | £232,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 7 AKROTIRI SQUARE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6HY | £180,000 | 19/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 13 SADDLERS DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YA | £245,000 | 04/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 29 AKROTIRI SQUARE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6HY | £180,000 | 31/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 11 SADDLERS DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YA | £285,000 | 07/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 26 AKROTIRI SQUARE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6HZ | £220,000 | 16/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 3 FARRIER ROAD, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YE | £272,000 | 14/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 73 AKROTIRI SQUARE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6HZ | £184,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 264 LOVELL GARDENS, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6TU | £160,000 | 03/02/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 23 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £315,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached | | 16 AKROTIRI SQUARE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6HY | £190,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 21 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £320,000 | 01/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 7 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £257,500 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 1 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £350,000 | 08/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 11 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £222,500 | 19/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 17 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £222,500 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 9 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £222,500 | 04/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 3 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £365,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 5 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £257,500 | 29/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 6 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £260,000 | 05/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 19 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £217,500 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 65 WASHINGTON DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6GY | £210,000 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 15 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £225,000 | 18/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 HORSESHOE CLOSE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YF | £240,000 | 17/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 13 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £225,000 | 09/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 4 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £260,000 | 02/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 235 LOVELL GARDENS, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6TU | £120,000 | 16/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 35 WASHINGTON DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6GY | £147,000 | 07/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 3 PADDOCK CLOSE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YD | £195,000 | 12/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 26 AKROTIRI SQUARE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6HZ | £190,000 | 07/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 28 WASHINGTON DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6GY | £212,000 | 22/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 13 SADDLERS DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YA | £210,000 | 21/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 8 SHIRE HORSE WAY, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YB | £355,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £273,333 (15 sales) **Area average:** £211,675 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £222,288 (26 Semi-detached, IP25, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +12.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Breckland). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £822/mo - **Realistic:** £913/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,004/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Norfolk & Norwich (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £798/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £114,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £91,300 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 8.9% - **10y growth:** 20.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Breckland; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.4% - **5y growth (index):** 13.2% - **10y growth (index):** 43.5% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)