# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (NR9 5HA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 71 MARLINGFORD WAY, NORWICH, EASTON, NORFOLK NR9 5HA |
| Price | £175,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 95 m² |
| Last sold | £171,000 Nov 2012 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 30/07/2022 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,450

### Recommendations
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£50)
- F (£200 - £400)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0708-2809-7538-9472-3435)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION this extended and much improved semi detached home offers well presented and well proportioned accommodation with ample off road parking and private rear gardens, and is being offered with no-onward chain.

**DESCRIPTION**

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To view the EPC for this property please visit www.epcregister.com and enter the following RRN - 0708-2809-7538-9472-3435.

**Description** 

This extended and much improved semi detached home is located to the west of Norwich within the highly popular village of Easton.  The property which sits in a cul-de-sac position offers accommodation comprising entrance porch, entrance hall, living room, study area, dining room, kitchen, WC and conservatory to the ground floor whilst there are three bedrooms and bathroom off the landing to the first floor.  The property benefits from oil fired central heating and uPVC double glazing, driveway parking for up to seven vehicles and single integral garage, private rear gardens which are made up of decked, lawned and patio areas.  The property is offered for sale with no-onward chain and we recommend viewing at your earliest convenience.

**Entrance Porch** 

uPVC double glazed door and window to front aspect, uPVC double glazed window to side aspect, laminated flooring, spot lighting and door to:

**Entrance Hall** 

uPVC double glazed door and window to front aspect, understairs cupboard and storage area, radiator, textured ceiling, coving, doors to living room, WC and kitchen.

**Wc** 

With a suite comprising vanity sink unit and low level WC, tiled walls, tiled floor, textured ceiling and single glazed window to rear aspect.

**Living Room** 22' 2" max x 10' 11" max ( 6.76m max x 3.33m max )

uPVC double glazed window to front aspect, feature electric fireplace, radiator, TV point, laminated flooring, textured ceiling and coving.

**Dining Area** 8' 7" x 10' 2" ( 2.62m x 3.10m )

uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, laminated flooring and uPVC double glazed patio doors to the conservatory.

**Conservatory** 14' 7" x 8' 8" ( 4.45m x 2.64m )

uPVC and brick construction with uPVC double glazed windows to rear and side aspects, uPVC double glazed patio doors to rear aspect leading to garden, tiled flooring, lighting, space and plumbing for washing machine.

**Kitchen** 12' 3" x 9' 1" ( 3.73m x 2.77m )

Fully fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll top work surfaces over, single bowl sink and drainer, tiled splashbacks, electric oven, electric hob, overhead cooker hood, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer, floor standing central heating boiler, textured ceiling, coving, tiled flooring and uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect.

**Landing** 

Stairs from hallway, loft access, airing cupboard, textured ceiling, coving, doors to all bedrooms and bathroom.

**Bedroom One** 18' 3" x 9' 2" ( 5.56m x 2.79m )

Sloping ceiling with uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, textured ceiling and coving.

**Bedroom Two** 13' 9" x 8' 7" ( 4.19m x 2.62m )

uPVC double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, textured ceiling and coving.

**Bedroom Three** 9' 3" x 6' 11" ( 2.82m x 2.11m )

uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, laminated flooring, textured ceiling and coving.

**Bathroom** 

With a white suite comprising bath with mixer taps and electric shower over, pedestal sink and low level WC, radiator, fully tiled walls and uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect.

**Outside** 

To the front of the property there is a brickweave driveway with parking for two vehicles whilst the rest of the frontage is laid to shingle which is low maintenance providing additional parking for up to another five vehicles.  The driveway leads through to an integral garage which has up and over door, power, light, electric meter and fuse board. To the rear of the property there is a well maintained garden, laid to lawn with decked and patio areas, oil tank, wooden storage shed, outside tap with the garden being fully enclosed by wooden fencing.

**Location** 

The property is situated within a desirable village of Easton, to the west of Norwich.  Easton has a few amenities with a wide range of amenities found nearby at Longwater Retail park including Sainsburys, Next Home and a v variety of takeaway restaurants. Easton lies within close proximity to the A47 which in turn is very handy for the University and University Hospital.

**DIRECTIONS**

Leave Norwich via Dereham Road, following signs for the A47 through Costessey and through to the roundabout at Longwater Retail Park. Turn left back over the A47 and at the next roundabout take the second right sign posted Easton.  Proceed through the village turning left into Marlingford Road and left into Marlingford Way where the property can be found in the cul-de-sac on the left hand side. 

Ref: 31075

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.

4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.

5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 71 MARLINGFORD WAY, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5HA | £171,000 | 02/11/2012 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 ST PETERS DRIVE, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5HF | £296,000 | 08/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 7 BUXTON CLOSE, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5DW | £275,000 | 20/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 91 MARLINGFORD WAY, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5HA | £282,000 | 10/05/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 43 DEREHAM ROAD, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5EH | £220,000 | 13/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 19 MARLINGFORD WAY, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5HA | £220,000 | 02/02/2023 | Detached |
| 7 PEACOCK CLOSE, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5JD | £280,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 WHEELER CRESCENT, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5FF | £130,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 33 PARKERS CLOSE, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5EE | £285,000 | 01/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 23A BUXTON CLOSE, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5DW | £120,000 | 13/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 BUXTON CLOSE, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5DW | £115,050 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 WHEELER CRESCENT, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5FF | £305,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 89 MARLINGFORD WAY, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5HA | £250,000 | 21/07/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 93 MARLINGFORD WAY, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5HA | £255,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 77 MARLINGFORD WAY, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5HA | £155,830 | 10/03/2022 | Detached |
| 45 DEREHAM ROAD, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5EH | £240,000 | 10/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 49A MARLINGFORD WAY, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5HA | £255,000 | 23/12/2021 | Detached |
| 15 BUXTON CLOSE, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5DW | £256,250 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 32 PARKERS CLOSE, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5EE | £182,000 | 03/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 33 PARKERS CLOSE, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5EE | £250,000 | 07/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 14 BUXTON CLOSE, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5DW | £190,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 19 WHEELER CRESCENT, EASTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR9 5FF | £275,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £236,305 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £227,953 (15 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £280,217 (29 Semi-detached, NR9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -37.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £876/mo
- **Realistic:** £973/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,070/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, Ladys Mantle Way, NR9 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Woodcock Hill, NR8 | £1,475/mo | 3 | 1.05 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Foxhouse Road, NR8 | £1,290/mo | 3 | 1.06 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Lord's Hill, NR8 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 1.15 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,316/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.74% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £161,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £129,500

*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 £1,295/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 11.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £451/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 10.7%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,842/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 20.3%
- **10y growth:** 30.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 1%
- **5y growth (index):** 16%
- **10y growth (index):** 42.3%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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