3 THE LODGE DRIVE
NORWICH, DRAYTON, NORFOLK NR8 6JQ
£625,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
185 m²
Last sold
£295,000 Jan 2022
Local average
£278,969 (+124%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (22,675 of 33,755)
Street crime
6 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Stunning Three Storey Semi-Detached New Build Home
- Three Double Bedrooms
- Principal Bedroom With Dressing Room & En-Suite
- First Floor Sitting Room & Ground Floor Snug
- Stunning Kitchen with Double Height Dining Room
- Extremely High Specification Finish
- Convenient Location for Norwich City Centre
- Less Than 3 Miles to Norwich International Airport
- Private Woodland Walks Overlooking The Wensum Valley
- 10 Year Warranty
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Air source heat pump
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Rear garden
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
This stunning three storey, three bedroom semi-detached home boasts an enviable specification and will be ready to move into by summer 2025.
On the first two floors are a choice of living rooms, an indulgent principal bedroom suite with walk-in dressing room and en-suite, a stunning kitchen dining room, a separate utility room and a study area. The second floor offers two double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
THE LODGE
The Lodge is a one of a kind development brought to you by Norfolk developer 'Hidden Talents Homes' and these properties can truly be described as incomparable to almost any other collection of homes you are likely to find in the county.
The ten acre woodland setting is just one of many reasons The Lodge should be on your short list. Every home is being designed, built and finished without compromise. From the moment you arrive it is obvious that this opportunity is impossible not to fall in love with.
INTRODUCING THE DEVELOPER
The Lodge is brought to you by Hidden Talents Homes, the residential development arm behind some of Norfolk's most prestigious and iconic hospitality establishments including 'Byfords' of Holt and 'The Pigs' at Edgefield.
They also completed the renowned and successful development of 'The Dial House' in Reepham which consists of a collection of six Georgian conversion properties and eleven luxury new homes.
The Lodge is continuing with their same attention to detail and will provide a unique living environment which you would expect from this exceptional brand.
THE VILLAGE OF DRAYTON
The village of Drayton and the popular residential location of Thorpe Marriott is situated North of the Cathedral City of Norwich. Thorpe Marriott, Taverham and Drayton offer a good selection of local amenities including schooling for all ages, village shop, butchers, bakery, mini supermarket, doctor's surgery and vet. The village is also on a direct bus route in and out of the City centre and close to all major transport links.
Norwich offers access to all the major rail links and Norwich International Airport and is located approximately 40 minutes from the delightful North Norfolk coast. In Norwich you will find a modern cultural feel with beautiful heritage, dynamic nightlife, sophisticated shopping and mouth-watering restaurants.
SPECIFICATION
CONSTRUCTION
Highly insulated, air-tight timber frame construction with traditional brick skin
Antique slate roof tiles
Larch cladding used in various external details
Stainless steel rainwear
WINDOWS AND DOORS
Triple glazed windows imported directly from Sweeden
Finished aluminum exterior in pebble grey and white timber interior.
Valfac herringbone front door with side light
Triple-glazed Velux roof lights
Large sliding doors are used in many of our properties for level access to the garden
STAIRS
Bespoke Oak and glass staircases
Oak treads from ground to first floor
Carpeted first to second floor
LED lighting detail optional extra
HEATING WATER AND VENTILATION
Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor
Feature anthracite column radiators to the first and second floor
Smart thermostats
Stiebel Eltron air source heat pump
Mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system
200L hot water tank
FLOOR COVERING
Moduleo flooring throughout ground-floor and bathrooms
Carpets to the first and the second floor
GARDENS AND BOUNDARIES
All parking bays either in shingle grid or block pavers (plot dependant)
Large sandstone patios to the rear
Double socket and outside tap
Boundary treatments include a mixture of brick and railing walls, hit-and-miss high-quality timber fencing
Wall-mounted, anthracite PERGOLUX Pergola 3m x 5m with a fully closeable roof
Permission for an optional garden room or shed
JOINERY
Internal oak doors paired with antique ironmongery
Pocket doors used in certain house styles
Bespoke fitted media unit to the main living area complete with storage, display and LED lighting
Fitted wardrobes to principal bedroom, other bedrooms subject to house types
Modern skirting board and architrave
KITCHENS
Masterclass H Line kitchens
Quartz worktop in kitchen and utility including 100mm upstand
Antique bronze mirror splashback
Integrated NEFF appliances including single oven, combination oven/microwave, induction hob and extraction, full-length fridge, full-length freezer, wine cooler and dishwasher
Integrated bin unit
Large stainless steel under-mount sink, drainer grooves within the worktop and mixer tap
Aquabion in-line water softener
DECOR
Farrow and Ball Colour palette throughout
Neutrals include Skimming stone, elephant’s breath, ammonite and strong white
Feature colours include Smoke Green, Inchyra Blue, Mole’s Breath, Plummet
Design and interior team available
LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL
Fibre to the premises (FTTP)
Cat 6 cabling throughout with a network switch
Traditional television aerials installed
External lighting to front, rear and side paths
Low-energy LED downlights throughout
LED feature lighting used in specific plots
Generous amount of sockets throughout the property
BATHROOMS
Statement Harvey George dual sink vanity unit, with wall hung taps to ensuite
Low-profile shower tray, dual shower head with built-in shower niches for storage
Modern wall-hung toilets with soft close seat and chrome flush plate
Large 1700 x 800 bath with filler overflow
Ceramic tiles to bathrooms within shower enclosures and bath areas
LED mirrors to the main ensuite
Dual fuel towel radiators
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
Predicted energy efficiency rating: B.
The properties will have a SAP assessment carried out as part of building regulations when completed.
TENURE
Freehold.
SERVICES CONNECTED
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Air source heat pump with underfloor heating to the ground floor and radiators to the upper floors.
WEBSITE TAGS
new-homes
town-life
fresh-visions
LOCATION
What3words: ///reefs.window.newsreel
Sat Nav use NR8 6AN
COUNCIL TAX
To be confirmed.
AGENT'S NOTE
The internal images used are dressed CGI’s of the anticipated finished build, mixed with some photos of other similar properties at The Lodge.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that we have recently transitioned to a new CRM system. While we strive for accuracy, some property information may not have been fully verified during this changeover. For clarification on important details, including (but not limited to) flood risks, rights of way, restrictions and other critical matters, we strongly recommend contacting us directly. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Listed by
Norwich
Sowerbys
Reference: 158438120
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 14/01/2022 (4 years ago) | £295,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 GEORGE DRIVE, DRAYTON, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR8 6DU | £375,000 | 16/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 7 GEORGE DRIVE, DRAYTON, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR8 6ED | £375,000 | 09/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 29 GEORGE DRIVE, DRAYTON, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR8 6DU | £315,000 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 SIDNEY BUNN WAY, DRAYTON, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR8 6BQ | £399,500 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 SIDNEY BUNN WAY, DRAYTON, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR8 6BQ | £399,500 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
Area average: £372,800 (5 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Broadland. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Broadland. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 | Carter Road, adj | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Carter Road, 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 | 4.5 miles |
| Train station | Buxton | 6.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 6 |
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 | 0.6 miles | Good — 19 Apr 2013 |
| Drayton Community Infant School | Primary | 0.9 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Outstanding — 26 Mar 2015 |
| Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 1.1 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 | 1.16 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).