Sir Edward Stracey Road, Rackheath, NORWICH
East of England
£210,000Guide Price
Listed on 14/11/2026
Listed on 14/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
1213 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered at auction, this freehold semi-detached house is vacant and arranged over two floors. The accommodation comprises three bedrooms and a bathroom/WC upstairs, with two reception rooms, a kitchen, shower room/WC, utility room, separate WC and entrance hall on the ground floor. The gross internal area is approximately 1,213 sq ft (113 sq m), and the EPC rating is D.
Outside, the property has front, side and rear gardens, together with a garage and driveway. The listing notes that a side extension may be possible, subject to planning permission and other consents; purchasers should make their own enquiries. Local transport links include Salhouse railway station and bus services, with road access via the Broadland Northway and Wroxham Road. Rackheath and Sprowston provide nearby shopping, while Norwich city centre offers a wider range of amenities.
The house is described as requiring modernisation and is being sold with vacant possession. Buyers should review the auction legal documentation and any applicable fees, and arrange their own checks on the condition of the building and services.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
75out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £210,000, this is a strong-value acquisition: the asking price is about £173 per sq ft, well below the local average of £310. The three-bedroom semi offers two reception rooms, a garage, driveway and gardens, with a medium-scale modernisation project to make the dated interiors your own. The visible roof and brickwork appear broadly intact, while the overgrown garden and tired finishes offer clear scope to improve the property. The listing is an auction sale, so bidding can take the hammer above the guide and the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated finishes and worn flooring across the reception rooms and bedrooms to give the interior a more cohesive feel.
- Update the visibly old-fashioned kitchen and shower room as part of a medium-scale improvement programme.
- Clear and improve the overgrown garden; the listing also mentions possible side-extension potential, subject to planning permission and consents.
Key risks
- The visible shower room has apparent ceiling defects, which warrant inspection.
- The first-floor bathroom is not clearly shown, so its condition should be checked during due diligence.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Salhouse Rail Station
1.0 miles
Train · Salhouse
Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station
3.5 miles
Train · Hoveton
Brundall Gardens Rail Station
3.8 miles
Train · Brundall
Norwich Rail Station
4.0 miles
Train · Norwich
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