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Ranson Road, Norwich

East of England

£695,000

Listed on 09/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This four-bedroom detached house occupies an elevated plot with views towards Whitlingham Broad. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and includes a large lounge/diner, kitchen, utility room, a ground-floor bedroom, bathroom and two separate WCs. Upstairs are three further bedrooms, a family bathroom and an en-suite to the principal bedroom. The house also has a double garage with internal access, plus a driveway for off-road parking. Outside, the property has mature gardens around the house. The listing states that planning permission has been granted for a further two-storey detached dwelling within the garden plot; buyers should verify the permission, its conditions and current status. The house is offered with no onward chain and has double glazing, gas heating and fibre to the property. Ranson Road is described as being within walking distance of Norwich railway station and the Riverside development, with access to the city centre, riverside walks, Whitlingham Broads, Mousehold Heath and the A47 Southern Bypass.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a substantial detached house with a generous lounge/diner, double garage, driveway and an elevated, mature garden with views towards Whitlingham Broad. The photographed interiors look usable but dated, making this a light cosmetic project: the £7,000–£18,000 renovation range could refresh finishes and flooring while improving the garden. The listing also states that planning permission has been granted for a separate two-storey dwelling in the garden; verify the consent and its feasibility before relying on that potential.

The WHOTS score is 54/100, grade D (Weak Opportunity). The main value gap is that floor area is missing, so the price versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the available information also does not establish residual value after renovation. The house still offers a distinctive setting and scope for a considered refresh, but those data gaps limit confidence in the overall opportunity.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh dated carpets, decorative finishes and colour schemes across the photographed living areas and bedrooms.
  • Make better use of the elevated mature garden, including tidying uneven or lightly overgrown areas.
  • Investigate the stated planning permission for a separate two-storey dwelling in the garden, verifying the consent and feasibility.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£2,626
Based on a loan of £521,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-7.2% since listed
£695,000£54,000(-7.2%)
20/10/2026
Current price
£749,000Initial listing
10/10/2026

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