Norwich: 5 ideal first-time buyer properties on the market

With many feeling the housing market isn't accessible to them, director of Norwich estate agents Gilson Bailey, Jack Hubbard, talks through his top Norwich properties for those looking to get on the ladder.

Nelson Street, NR2 - £250,000

Three-bedroom end of terrace

Nelson Street, NR2. For sale for £260,000 (Image: Gilson Bailey)

"It's a perfect first home in the west of the city and in great order," Jack said.

"Within a couple of hours of it going up it's had a fair few enquiries. 

The modern kitchen/diner in the Nelson Street, Norwich property (Image: Gilson Bailey)

"It's got a nice modern kitchen diner which is not always done and stands out from a standard two-up-two-down terrace. 

"It's also got a modern bathroom. It's really had a lot of money spent on it - it's ready to move straight in."

Rackham Road, NR3 - £180,000

Two-bedroom mid-terrace

Rackham Road, NR3. For sale for £180,000 (Image: Gilson Bailey)

"This one is ripe for renovation," Jack explained.

"It can be worth another £50,000 or so more if it's done up to a good standard.

The Rackham Road property has been earmarked as a renovation project (Image: Gilson Bailey)

"It needs someone with a vision who is willing to get stuck in and their hands dirty.

"This is priced with the view of putting your own stamp on it."

Airedale Close, NR3 - £220,000

Modern two-bedroom mid-terrace

The modern mid-terrace is tucked away in the quiet cul-de-sac of Airedale Close in NR3 (Image: Gilson Bailey)

Jack said: "An ideal starter home, this property is in walking distance of parks and Marriott’s Way, tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac with two allocated parking spaces.

"There is excellent storage throughout and the conservatory adds brilliant extra space for a young family.

The modern kitchen leads on to a conservatory (Image: Gilson Bailey)

"There is no onward chain so a new buyer can be settled in for spring."

Harvest Cl, Hainford - £250,000

Two-bedroom end of terrace

Harvest Close in Hainford, Norwich (Image: Gilson Bailey)

Jack said: "This is great for those who don't want to be in the throws of the city.

"There's an appeal to those who have grown up in the area who want to be between Norwich and the coast.

"it's more affordable, being further out.

Jack Hubbard said Hainford is appealing for those who want a hybrid lifestyle that includes the Norfolk countryside and the city of Norwich (Image: Gilson Bailey)

"It's a really smart home which could actually have three bedrooms if you convert the dressing room.

"With a small amendment, you could be getting three bedrooms for the price of two."

Wheeler Crescent, Easton - £148,750

One-bedroom end of terrace

Wheeler Crescent, Easton is on on the market for less than its market value (Image: Gilson Bailey)

"It's offered at 87.5pc of its market value which is allowing people to get on the housing market," Jack explained.

"This is because there's a covenant on the property.

Inside the one bedroom end-of-terrace house in Easton (Image: Gilson Bailey)

"There are no strings attached. You can get a very good house for the same price as a lot of flats."