Swafield Street, Norwich

- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
738 sq ft
69 sq m
Key features
- Guide Price £160,000 - £170,000
- Ground floor, leasehold apartment
- 2 double bedrooms
- Kitchen with space for freestanding appliances and practical layout
- Spacious lounge/diner with French doors opening directly on to the garden
- Bathroom accessed from the hallway, complemented by a separate WC
- Gas central heating and double glazing
- Private garden with decking and lawn, plus a lockable external storage shed
- Residents parking available nearby
- Ideally located for easy access to Longwater Retail Park, excellent road links and the UEA
Description
SUMMARY
Situated on the ground floor, this leasehold apartment offers spacious accommodation, ideal for first-time buyers, investors or those seeking single-level living. The property features 2 double bedrooms, alongside a well-proportioned lounge/diner with French doors opening directly onto the private garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor feel. The kitchen provides ample storage and space for freestanding appliances, while the bathroom is complemented by the convenience of a separate WC. Externally, the property benefits from its own garden space, perfect for relaxing or entertaining, along with a useful lockable storage shed. Residents’ parking is available nearby, and the location is ideal, offering easy access to Longwater Retail Park, the UEA and excellent road links. A fantastic opportunity to acquire a comfortable home in a well-connected location.
OUTSIDE
The property benefits from a private rear garden, a fantastic addition for a ground floor apartment, measuring approx. 15' x 25'. The garden features a raised decking area ideal for seating and entertaining, alongside a lawned section offering a pleasant outdoor space to enjoy. Access is available via a side gate from the communal garden area off Boatman Way, providing convenient pedestrian entry. The apartment itself is approached via a communal entrance with steps leading up. Overall, the outside space offers a great balance of practicality and lifestyle appeal, rarely found with apartments.
LOCATION
NR5 sits just 4 miles west of Norwich city centre and includes the well-established suburbs of Bowthorpe, Earlham, and parts of West Costessey. With local shops, schools, medical centres and leisure facilities close by, it’s a convenient and practical location. Bowthorpe Park and the Yare Valley Trails offer great outdoor space, while nearby Longwater Retail Park adds further shopping and dining options. Excellent transport links, the UEA, and Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital make NR5 popular with families, professionals and students alike.
DIRECTIONS
From Dereham Road, exit the roundabout by Castle Carvery, onto Wendene and follow the road before turn left on to Swafield Street. The property can be found on the right-hand side.
AGENTS NOTE
We have been advised by the Seller that the property is Leasehold and there are 105 years remaining on the lease. A Service Charge of £460 per annum, and a Ground Rent of £10 per annum apply however we are yet to receive documents to confirm this information.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Norwich City Council
COUNCIL TAX BAND
A
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LETTINGS SERVICES
We offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service via our affiliated agency, Habi Property. If you are considering renting your property in order to purchase, are looking at buy to let or would like a free, no obligation review of your current portfolio then please contact the office to discuss this further.
Brochures
Brochure- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: A
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- On street,Residents
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Communal garden
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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