# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (NR33 8ND)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 1 THE GRAYLINGS, LOWESTOFT, CARLTON COLVILLE, SUFFOLK NR33 8ND |
| Price | £325,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £315,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 14/08/2026
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,550

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£50)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8256-7628-4300-5675-5996)

## Description

Set on a generous corner plot, this immaculate extended bungalow offers exceptional living in a sought-after location, where style and space come together perfectly , offered with no onward chain. 

From the moment you arrive, the superb brick-weaved driveway and garage set the tone for the quality within. Step inside to discover light, modern interiors complemented by a beautiful bay-fronted lounge and a separate dining room that could easily serve as a fourth bedroom or home office. 

The modern fitted kitchen is perfect for entertaining or relaxed family living, while the three double bedrooms offer comfort and flexibility,  one even featuring its own dressing room complemented a recently installed good-sized conservatory, ideal for year-round enjoyment. Every detail has been carefully finished to an impressive standard, creating a home that’s ready to move straight into.

Homes of this calibre and presentation are a rare find, especially with no chain, early viewing is highly recommended to make this immaculate bungalow your own.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/168251897/1457572) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/168251897/1457573) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11524265
- **Address:** 1 The Graylings, Carlton Colville, NR33 8ND
- **Certificate Issued:** 28/03/2016
- **Work Completed:** 25/01/2016
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12523275
- **Address:** 1 The Graylings, Carlton Colville, NR33 8ND
- **Certificate Issued:** 28/08/2017
- **Work Completed:** 26/06/2017
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12048142
- **Address:** 1 the greylings, Lowestoft, NR33 8ND
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/12/2016
- **Work Completed:** 12/03/2014
- **Items:** 5 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 THE GRAYLINGS, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8ND | £315,000 | 26/01/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 BLOOMFIELD WAY, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8TH | £397,500 | 16/12/2025 | Detached |
| 7 WHEATFIELD ROAD, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8LH | £345,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 343 LONG ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9DG | £285,000 | 08/12/2023 | Detached |
| 2 ELM COPPICE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9EW | £242,500 | 17/11/2023 | Detached |
| 94 LOWESTOFT ROAD, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8JB | £325,000 | 18/08/2023 | Detached |
| 17 PORTSCH CLOSE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8TY | £270,000 | 07/07/2023 | Detached |
| 22 TUDOR WALK, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8NE | £275,000 | 08/06/2023 | Detached |
| 38 ASHBURNHAM WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8SJ | £292,500 | 25/05/2023 | Detached |
| 3 SEAVERT CLOSE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8TX | £360,000 | 21/04/2023 | Detached |
| 1 EASTFIELD GARDENS, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8LW | £392,000 | 14/03/2023 | Detached |
| 1 FORTRESS ROAD, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8TZ | £275,000 | 07/03/2023 | Detached |
| 5 ROBERTSBRIDGE WALK, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8SE | £340,000 | 22/12/2022 | Detached |
| 44 ELM TREE ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9ET | £850,000 | 22/12/2022 | Detached |
| 56 ELM TREE ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9ET | £280,000 | 29/11/2022 | Detached |
| 42 LOWESTOFT ROAD, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8JB | £217,000 | 16/11/2022 | Detached |
| 7 ELM COPPICE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9EW | £340,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached |
| 18 ROBERTSBRIDGE WALK, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8SE | £290,000 | 31/10/2022 | Detached |
| 107A ELM TREE ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9ES | £390,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 27 ASHTREE GARDENS, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8SR | £355,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 24 WANNOCK CLOSE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8DW | £385,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 16 THE GRAYLINGS, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8ND | £191,000 | 31/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 8 THE GRAYLINGS, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8ND | £286,000 | 26/01/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 7 THE GRAYLINGS, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8ND | £247,000 | 20/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £241,333 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £345,325 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £347,420 (46 Detached, NR33, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -6.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £752/mo
- **Realistic:** £835/mo
- **Optimistic:** £919/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Lowestoft & Great Yarmouth (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £628/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 Semi-Detached House, Rushton Drive, NR33 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £137,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £110,000

*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 £1,100/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 24.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-315/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4%

*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:** £4,063/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 29.4%
- **10y growth:** 44.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for East Suffolk; Detached series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 9.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 32.9%

## Flood risk

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

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