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1 THE LODGE DRIVE

NORWICH, DRAYTON, NORFOLK NR8 6JQ

3 beds 3 baths 179 m² Listed 15 Jul 2025 (-333d)

£900,000

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Main Reception Garden Oak Staircase Garden Main Reception Main Reception Dining Area Main Reception Kitchen Kitchen Lounge Area Main Reception Utility Room WC Staircase Landing Entrance Hall Entrance Hall Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Dressing Area En Suite En Suite Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 Family Bathroom Family Bathroom Garden Room Garden Room Outside Garden Front Garden Garden Garden Garden Pod Garden Pod Communal Woodland Outside Outside Communal Gardens Woodland Woodland View From Woods Grade II Monument Grade II Monument

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

179 m²

Council tax band

TBC

Last sold

£750,000 Dec 2021

Local average

£222,206 (+305%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,675 of 33,755)

Street crime

10 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Impressive & Truly Unique 3 Bedroom Period Townhouse
  • Offered With No Onward Chain
  • An Unmissable Opportunity in a Coveted Location
  • Light-Filled Open Plan Living, Rich in Original Charm
  • An Architectural Centrepiece Solid Oak Staircase
  • 3 Generous Bedrooms With Luxury Bathroom & En Suite
  • Modern Kitchen & Utility Room With Fitted Appliances
  • Exquisite Landscaped Garden Designed for Serenity
  • Extensive & Picturesque Communal Grounds
  • The Crown Jewel in this Bespoke Modern Development

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

Set within the heart of an architecturally curated modern development, this magnificent three-bedroom period townhouse seamlessly blends timeless heritage with contemporary living. Originally constructed by the well renowned Ernest Raikes in 1914 with period elegance in mind, Raikes House is the crown Jewell of this bespoke contemporary development affording you the opportunity to own not only an exceptional home but your very own peice of English history.

Step inside this incredible chain free residence to discover a breathtaking expansive open plan living space effortlessly combining lounge, dining, and kitchen areas. Bathed in natural light and rich in original character, the interior boasts high ceilings, ornate cornicing and an abundance of period features that emanate throughout lending warmth and gravitas to every room. The designer kitchen is both stylish and functional, offering sleek cabinetry and premium appliances, perfect for entertaining or everyday indulgence with a separate utility room and downstairs WC. The main reception area is complete with a striking stone fireplace with an inset wood burner style gas fire, amtico flooring and brushed brass wall and floor sockets as well as a garden room, a boot room and a welcoming entrance hall.

The grand staircase is a striking architectural centrepiece, featuring a wide, sweeping design that splits into two symmetrical flights. Crafted with timeless elegance in mind, the staircase is framed by solid oak banisters, meticulously French-polished to a rich, lustrous sheen that accentuates the natural grain and warmth of the wood. The broad central landing provides a graceful transition between the twin flights of stairs, evoking classic heritage charm and a sense of refined grandeur. Ideal for period properties or homes seeking traditional character.

Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms offer comfort and tranquillity with a striking modern en suite shower room and dressing room with fitted wardrobes to bedroom one and an equally luxurious family bathroom off landing.

Outside, the home enjoys a beautifully landscaped garden – a peaceful retreat designed with relaxation and al fresco dining in mind. The current owners have spared no time or expense in the design of this exceptional outside haven which offers an inimitable flower arch, contemporary outside lighting as well as so much more which can only be fully appreciated on personal inspection.

In addition, the friendly and like-minded residents benefit from superb communal grounds, expertly maintained and thoughtfully laid out to encourage community, leisure, and serenity offering stunning woodland walks, spectacular views and a grade II listed monument as well as an outside storage shed located on a piece of land purchased by the current occupiers during their time of ownership.

This incredible addition to the local property market offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history reimagined for modern living, all within an exclusive, highly sought-after setting. Viewing is by appointment and registering your early interest is essential. Please call Winkworth now and rest assured, this wonderful period home is be guaranteed to welcome you as its lucky new owners.

AGENTS NOTES
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band E
Local Authority - Broadland
We have been advised that the property is connected to mains water, electricity and gas.

Winkworth wishes to inform prospective buyers and tenants that these particulars are a guide and act as information only. All our details are given in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of printing but they don’t form part of an offer or contract. No Winkworth employee has authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. All fixtures and fittings, whether fitted or not are deemed removable by the vendor unless stated otherwise and room sizes are measured between internal wall surfaces, including furnishings. The services, systems and appliances have not been tested, and no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given.

Listed by

Hellesdon

Winkworth

Reference: 164532314

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 07/12/2021 (4 years ago) £750,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street 14 THE LODGE DRIVE, DRAYTON, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR8 6JQ £725,000 27/06/2024 Detached
Same street 12 THE LODGE DRIVE, DRAYTON, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR8 6JQ £950,000 29/09/2023 Detached
Same street 7 THE LODGE DRIVE, DRAYTON, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR8 6JQ £875,000 24/02/2023 Detached
Same street 8 THE LODGE DRIVE, DRAYTON, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR8 6JQ £485,000 12/12/2022 Other
83 DRAYTON HIGH ROAD, DRAYTON, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR8 6AJ £395,000 31/10/2022 Terraced
60 DRAYTON HIGH ROAD, DRAYTON, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR8 6AG £215,000 11/10/2022 Terraced
Same street 3 THE LODGE DRIVE, DRAYTON, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR8 6JQ £295,000 14/01/2022 Flat
Same street 5 THE LODGE DRIVE, DRAYTON, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR8 6JQ £300,000 13/12/2021 Flat
Same street PASTON HOUSE, 2 THE LODGE DRIVE, DRAYTON, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR8 6JQ £725,000 30/09/2021 Terraced

Street average: £622,143 (7 sales)

Area average: £305,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 22.2%
10y growth 24%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Broadland. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.4%
5y (index) 15%
10y (index) 37.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Broadland. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £842/mo
Realistic £935/mo
Optimistic £1,029/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Broadland.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Norfolk & Norwich: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop King Georges Field, adj 0.1 miles
Bus stop King Georges Field, opp 0.1 miles
Shop CO-OP Travel 1.4 miles
Shop Taverham Service Station 1.6 miles
University Broadcast House 3.7 miles
Hospital Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department 3.8 miles
Train station Norwich 4.4 miles
Train station Salhouse 6.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 7
Anti-social behaviour 1
Criminal damage and arson 1
Other theft 1
Total incidents 10

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Drayton CofE Junior School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 19 Apr 2013
Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School Primary 1.0 miles Outstanding — 26 Mar 2015
Drayton Community Infant School Primary 1.0 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School Primary 1.2 miles Outstanding — 15 Jan 2024
Hellesdon High School Secondary 1.3 miles Requires improvement — 20 Nov 2023

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
3 Bed Terraced House, Sadler Road, NR6 £1,300/mo 3 1.09 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.14%
Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500
Target investor price (1%) £130,000
Gross yield 1.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 57.7×
Monthly cashflow £-2,399/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -11%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).