# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (NR8 6JQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 THE LODGE DRIVE, NORWICH, DRAYTON, NORFOLK NR8 6JQ |
| Price | £625,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £295,000 Jan 2022 |

## Description

50% of The Lodge is NOW SOLD!

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.**

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/158438120/441413) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/158438120/441416) - Floorplan 2
- ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/158438120/441418) - Floorplan 3

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 THE LODGE DRIVE, DRAYTON, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR8 6JQ | £295,000 | 14/01/2022 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| 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)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £278,969 (16 Semi-detached, NR8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +124%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Broadland). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £842/mo
- **Realistic:** £935/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,029/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

## 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)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.21% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 2.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 40.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,316/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -8.7%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -4.7%
- **10y growth:** 39.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Broadland; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 40.6%

## 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)