Sold STC Bungalow

8 PARK CLOSE

NORWICH, THURTON, NORFOLK NR14 6AU

4 beds 1 baths 1,216 sq ft Listed 11 Sep 2024 (-653d)

£300,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 28 Oct 2024

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Front Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen / Diner Dinign Area Conservatory Living Room Bedroom Bedroom Family Bathroom Family Bathroom Bedroom Bedroom Utility Garden Raer Rear

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

113 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£280,000 Apr 2025

Price per m²

£2,655/m²

Local average

£431,569 (-30.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,523 of 33,755)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Guide Price £300,000 - £325,000
  • No Onward Chain
  • Exceptional Sized Private Plot
  • Large Driveway With Detached Garage And Inspection Pit
  • Versatile Living Accommodation
  • Four Versatile Bedrooms
  • Stunning Four Piece Family Bathroom
  • Rear Conservatory & Attic Room
  • Sizeable Kitchen Diner & Separate Utility Room
  • Cosey Yet Spacious Living Room

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Occupying a remarkable sized private plot stands this expansive single storey home. Boasting over 1600 SQ FT of accommodation and private non overlooked gardens.
On arrival you are greeted via a large private driveway which provides a vast amount of off-road parking and leads to a covered carport and garage equipped with power, light and an inspection pit.

Once you step into the reception hallway you will instantly feel the space this home has to offer. The large reception room is flooded with natural light and offers a cosy yet spacious feel. Situated at the heart of the home is the stunning kitchen / diner. Meticulously cared for, this part of the property has been cleverly designed with entertaining in mind and offers room for all the family. The luxury four-piece bathroom is in pristine condition and all four bedrooms are a good size and offer a variety of uses. Additionally, there is a loft ladder to the attic room which could be used as a home office.

The garden has been meticulously cared for, making it a perfect oasis for relaxation and entertaining. The impeccable landscaping includes manicured lawns,. The garden also features a variety of seating areas, providing ample space for al fresco dining. With its unparalleled beauty and attention to detail, this garden is truly a masterpiece that will leave you breathless.

The exceptional sized private garden is sure to appeal to expanding families and those who are green fingered, this impressive private haven offers further expansion possibilities if desired (stp).
This expansive single storey detached property really is a rare find.

Positioned within easy reach to a reputable local school, a village pub and the A146, this property offers peaceful and convenient living, early viewing will be essential to avoid disappointment.

Additional Information:
Council Tax Band - C
Local Authority - South Norfolk Council
We have been advised that the property is connected to mains water, electricity and gas central heating.


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

Poringland

Winkworth

Reference: 152281178

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 18/09/2024

Expiry date: 17/09/2034

Current heating cost: £1,311/year

Potential heating cost: £1,118/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,500

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 28/04/2025 (1 year ago) £280,000

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
4 THE CRESCENT, THURTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR14 6AS £265,000 15/01/2026 Detached
19 ST GEORGES CLOSE, THURTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR14 6AY £265,000 24/02/2025 Detached
Same street 7 PARK CLOSE, THURTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR14 6AU £375,000 05/01/2024 Detached
Same street 10 PARK CLOSE, THURTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR14 6AU £325,000 19/12/2023 Detached
Same street 2 PARK CLOSE, THURTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR14 6AU £350,000 05/12/2023 Detached
KINGSLEY THE STREET, THURTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR14 6AL £485,000 03/08/2023 Detached
14 ASHBY ROAD, THURTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR14 6AX £475,000 15/05/2023 Detached
5 THE CRESCENT, THURTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR14 6AS £370,000 20/04/2023 Detached
4 ST GEORGES CLOSE, THURTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR14 6AY £266,500 21/12/2022 Detached
40 ASHBY ROAD, THURTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR14 6AX £382,500 11/11/2022 Detached
3 THE CRESCENT, THURTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR14 6AS £320,000 28/10/2022 Detached
Same street 18 PARK CLOSE, THURTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR14 6AU £310,000 05/10/2022 Detached
1 THE MEADOWS, THURTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR14 6BB £440,000 04/04/2022 Detached
13 ASHBY ROAD, THURTON, NORWICH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, NR14 6AT £345,000 03/11/2021 Detached

Street average: £340,000 (4 sales)

Area average: £361,400 (10 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 2.1%
10y growth 40.1%

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

1y (index) 0.3%
5y (index) 14.4%
10y (index) 39.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £883/mo
Realistic £981/mo
Optimistic £1,079/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Norfolk.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Norfolk & Norwich: £1,147/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop George & Dragon 0.1 miles
Bus stop George & Dragon, opp 0.2 miles
Shop Orchard Farm Shop 1.8 miles
Shop Yelverton Vans 2.3 miles
Train station Buckenham 3.1 miles
Train station Cantley 3.6 miles
University Broadcast House 7.9 miles
Hospital Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department 9.9 miles
Hospital Richmond House 12.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 2
Total incidents 2

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
Thurton Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Outstanding — 16 Apr 2015
Langley School Other 1.4 miles (No rating)
Rockland St Mary Primary School Primary 2.0 miles Good — 15 Mar 2022
Seething and Mundham Primary School Primary 2.1 miles Good — 10 May 2024
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 2.2 miles Outstanding — 9 Sep 2015

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.33%
Max investor price (0.8%) £122,625
Target investor price (1%) £98,100
  • 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).