Sold Semi-detached

Shetland Drive

Watton, Thetford, IP25 6YW

2 beds 2 baths Listed 19 Oct 2024 (-604d)

£240,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

DELETED

Last sold

£225,000

Local average

£222,288 (+8%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,951 of 33,755)

Street crime

23 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Two bedroom semi-detached house
  • Built by the well-renowned local builder Abel Homes
  • Remainder of NHBC guarantee
  • Air source central heating
  • UPVC triple glazed windows
  • Garage & Driveway
  • Fully enclosed rear garden
  • Located in the market town of Watton

Additional details

Parking
Garage
Garden
Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
> > ENERGY EFFICIENT! A two bedroom semi-detached house, located within a recent development in the market town of Watton. Boasting solar panels, triple glazed windows, air-source central heating, driveway and garage, this property makes for a perfect first time buy!


DESCRIPTION
William H Brown proudly present this fabulous two bedroom semi-detached family home, located in the Rokeles Green development built by the well-renowned local builder Abel Homes in 2022. Boasting the remainder of the 10 year NHBC guarantee, this energy-efficient home benefits from solar panels, triple glazed windows, air-source central heating, plenty of insulation and fibre broadband to the property.

In brief, the spacious accommodation comprises entrance hall, ground-floor cloakroom w.c, lounge/diner, kitchen. This is complemented by the first floor accommodation comprising landing, two spacious bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Coupled with the accommodation, the property also benefits from the aforementioned air-source central heating, UPVC triple glazed windows, solar panels, generous rear garden, driveway and garage.

Appealing to an assortment of buyers, this property is sure to be popular! Enquire with the office now to arrange your early and internal inspection!

The Accommodation 
Composite external entrance door opening to:

Entrance Hall 
Tiled flooring, under-floor heating, staircase rising to first floor accommodation.

Cloakroom W.C 
Suite comprising low level w.c, hand wash basin, tiled flooring, under floor heating.

Lounge 15' 8" x 13' ( 4.78m x 3.96m )
Carpet flooring, under-floor heating, UPVC triple glazed windows to rear aspect, french doors opening to rear aspect.

Kitchen 12' 9" x 7' 9" ( 3.89m x 2.36m )
A comprehensive range of wall and floor mounted fitted kitchen units with work surfaces over, plumbing for washing machine, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer, hob with extractor over, under-floor heating, UPVC triple glazed window to front aspect.

Landing 
Carpet flooring, radiator, loft hatch access.

Bedroom 1 10' 8" x 9' 3" ( 3.25m x 2.82m )
Carpet flooring, radiator, UPVC triple glazed window to rear aspect.

Ensuite 
Suite comprising low level w.c, hand wash basin, shower cubicle, heated towel rail, UPVC triple glazed obscured window to rear aspect.

Bedroom 2 11' 11" x 8' 4" ( 3.63m x 2.54m )
Carpet flooring, radiator, UPVC triple glazed window to front aspect.

Bathroom 
Suite comprising low level w.c, hand wash basin, panel bath with shower fixture over, heated towel rail, UPVC triple glazed window to side aspect.

Outside 
To the front of the property there is a brick weave pathway to the front door, a brick weave and a shingle driveway leading to the garage which has an electric up and over front door, power, light and a door to the side to the rear garden. To the rear of the property there is a lawned garden with patio.

Location 
Watton has a range of amenities including a post office, supermarket, chemist, infant, junior and secondary schools. There is a weekly market with lots to offer. For golf enthusiasts, Richmond Park Golf Club has an 18-hole course, driving range and practice green. Furthermore, there is a sports centre which offers a fitness suite, all weather courts, badminton, squash and snooker facilities. Watton is surrounded by beautiful Norfolk countryside and woodlands including Thetford Forest and Wayland Wood.
The City of Norwich is approx. a 30 minute drive away providing a further wide range of shopping and leisure activities. The picturesque Norfolk coastal area can also be reached in under an hour



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. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
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.

Listed by

Watton

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 153981092

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
1 Shetland Drive, WATTON 98 99 126 m² Detached
10 Shetland Drive, WATTON 97 98 126 m² Detached
11 Shetland Drive, WATTON 97 99 77 m² Detached
13 Shetland Drive, WATTON 97 99 77 m² Detached
15 Shetland Drive, WATTON 97 99 77 m² Detached
17 Shetland Drive, WATTON 99 100 77 m² Detached
19 Shetland Drive, WATTON 97 99 77 m² Detached
2 Shetland Drive, WATTON 97 98 124 m² Detached
21 Shetland Drive, WATTON 101 102 94 m² Detached
23 Shetland Drive, WATTON 102 103 94 m² Detached
3 Shetland Drive, WATTON 98 99 124 m² Detached
4 Shetland Drive, WATTON 99 101 87 m² Detached
5 Shetland Drive, WATTON 101 103 87 m² Detached
6 Shetland Drive, WATTON 99 101 87 m² Detached
7 Shetland Drive, WATTON 101 103 87 m² Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 01/01/2022 (4 years ago) £225,000

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
8 PADDOCK CLOSE, WATTON, THETFORD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, IP25 6YD £206,500 05/12/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 2 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW £380,000 01/12/2023 Detached
6 THE GALLOPS, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YL £232,000 06/10/2023 Semi-detached
7 AKROTIRI SQUARE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6HY £180,000 19/09/2023 Semi-detached
13 SADDLERS DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YA £245,000 04/08/2023 Semi-detached
29 AKROTIRI SQUARE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6HY £180,000 31/07/2023 Semi-detached
11 SADDLERS DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YA £285,000 07/07/2023 Semi-detached
26 AKROTIRI SQUARE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6HZ £220,000 16/06/2023 Semi-detached
3 FARRIER ROAD, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YE £272,000 14/06/2023 Semi-detached
73 AKROTIRI SQUARE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6HZ £184,000 12/05/2023 Semi-detached
264 LOVELL GARDENS, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6TU £160,000 03/02/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 23 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW £315,000 09/12/2022 Detached
16 AKROTIRI SQUARE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6HY £190,000 09/12/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 21 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW £320,000 01/12/2022 Detached
Same street 7 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW £257,500 11/11/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 1 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW £350,000 08/11/2022 Detached
Same street 11 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW £222,500 19/10/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 17 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW £222,500 07/10/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 9 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW £222,500 04/10/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 3 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW £365,000 30/09/2022 Detached
Same street 5 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW £257,500 29/09/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 6 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW £260,000 05/09/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 19 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW £217,500 02/09/2022 Semi-detached
65 WASHINGTON DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6GY £210,000 02/09/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 15 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW £225,000 18/08/2022 Semi-detached
6 HORSESHOE CLOSE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YF £240,000 17/08/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 13 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW £225,000 09/08/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 4 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW £260,000 02/08/2022 Semi-detached
235 LOVELL GARDENS, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6TU £120,000 16/06/2022 Semi-detached
35 WASHINGTON DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6GY £147,000 07/04/2022 Semi-detached
3 PADDOCK CLOSE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YD £195,000 12/11/2021 Semi-detached
26 AKROTIRI SQUARE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6HZ £190,000 07/10/2021 Semi-detached
28 WASHINGTON DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6GY £212,000 22/09/2021 Semi-detached
13 SADDLERS DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YA £210,000 21/09/2021 Semi-detached
8 SHIRE HORSE WAY, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YB £355,000 27/08/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £273,333 (15 sales)

Area average: £211,675 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 3.4%
10y growth 26.2%

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

1y (index) 0.4%
5y (index) 13.2%
10y (index) 43.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £822/mo
Realistic £913/mo
Optimistic £1,004/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Breckland.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Norfolk & Norwich: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Watton, Breckland District, Norfolk, England, IP25 6YW, United Kingdom

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop AK Reptiles & Aquatics Ltd 0.1 miles
Bus stop Portal Avenue, adj 0.1 miles
Bus stop Portal Avenue, opp 0.1 miles
Shop Top to Toe 1.0 miles
Train station Yaxham 7.2 miles
Train station Thuxton 7.2 miles
Hospital Dereham Hospital 9.1 miles
Hospital Ogden Court Community Hospital 11.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 14
Anti-social behaviour 3
Other theft 2
Bicycle theft 1
Possession of weapons 1
Robbery 1
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 23

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
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery Primary 1.2 miles Good — 3 Nov 2019
Wayland Academy Secondary 1.2 miles Good — 25 Sep 2023
Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School Primary 1.4 miles Good — 12 Mar 2020
Watton Junior School Primary 1.4 miles Inadequate — 1 Oct 2019
Caston Church of England Primary Academy Primary 2.1 miles Good — 16 Oct 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.38%
Max investor price (0.8%) £114,125
Target investor price (1%) £91,300
  • 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).

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