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Guide Price£155,000

Costessey, NR5

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Rare self build plot in the sought after village of Costessey
  • Three bedroom
  • Principal bedroom with en suite shower room
  • Two further double bedrooms
  • Family bathroom and separate WC
  • Spacious kitchen family room designed for modern living
  • Separate sitting room
  • Potential to extend further, subject to the relevant consents and permitted development rights
  • Excellent access to Norwich, the A47 and local amenities
  • Garage

Description

abbotFox Land & New Homes presents an increasingly rare opportunity to create a home entirely your own. This self build plot occupies a desirable position within Costessey. Offered with the potential to construct an elegant three bedroom detached bungalow, this is a chance to realise a carefully considered home designed around modern living, practicality and comfort.

The proposed accommodation has been thoughtfully arranged to maximise both space and natural light. At the heart of the home, an impressive kitchen family room provides a sociable setting for everyday life, effortlessly accommodating cooking, dining and informal gatherings. Complementing this space, a separate sitting room offers a more intimate area, ideal for relaxing with family or entertaining guests.

The principal bedroom enjoys the luxury of its own en suite shower room, whilst two further double bedrooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom. A separate WC adds further convenience for visiting guests and busy households alike.

Beyond the approved accommodation, the property also offers exciting future potential. Subject to the necessary consents and permitted development rights in force at the time, there may be scope to extend the bungalow further, allowing future owners the flexibility to adapt and enhance the home as their lifestyle and requirements evolve.

Whether you are downsizing without compromise, seeking the ease of single storey living, or looking to create a bespoke home tailored to your exact requirements, this plot presents an exceptional lifestyle opportunity in one of Norwich's most sought after residential locations.

Agents' note: This is one of three new build plots and relates to the plot in the far left corner as you approach the site from the roadside.

Families - Costessey continues to prove popular with families thanks to its excellent selection of local schooling and amenities. Primary education is served by Costessey Primary School, Queen's Hill Primary School and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, whilst older children benefit from access to Ormiston Victory Academy, which provides education through to sixth form level.

The area offers a strong sense of community, with nearby recreational facilities, open green spaces and access to the Marriott's Way walking and cycling routes, creating an appealing balance between convenience and outdoor living.

Location - Positioned to the west of Norwich, Costessey has evolved into one of the city's most convenient and well connected locations. Residents enjoy immediate access to Longwater Retail Park, supermarkets, healthcare facilities, cafés and leisure opportunities, whilst the nearby Park and Ride service provides a straightforward route into the city centre, the University of East Anglia and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

Norwich city centre lies approximately five miles away, placing an outstanding range of shopping, dining, cultural attractions and transport links within easy reach. Excellent road connections via the A47 provide convenient access across Norfolk and beyond, making Costessey equally attractive to commuters and those seeking a well served place to call home.

Our Agent's View - "Self build opportunities of this nature are becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly in locations that offer such a strong combination of accessibility and established amenities. The appeal here lies not only in creating a brand new home, but in shaping every detail to suit your own lifestyle. The added prospect of future extension potential provides reassurance that this home can evolve with its owners over time, making it a truly exciting proposition in one of Norwich's most sought after settings." Rob Penniston I Sales Manager

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Date Posted
2026-06-16

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Connectivity

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Fastest speed available at this postcode

5.5 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School333 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    210
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Costessey Primary School692 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    559
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Valley Primary Academy898 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    153
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Michael's VA Junior School970 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    423
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Chapel Break Infant School0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 7
    Pupils
    159
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Ormiston Victory Academy0.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,517
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • City Academy Norwich1.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    674
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Hellesdon High School1.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,476
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Jane Austen College2.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,085
    Type
    Free schools
  • City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,685
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Costessey Foodstore, Norwich697 metres
Aldi Earlham Norwich, Norwich0.6 miles
Morrisons Daily Norwich Dereham Road, Norwich0.7 miles

GP surgery

Beechcroft And Old Palace820 metres

Pharmacy

Costessey Pharmacy679 metres

Hospital

Spire Private Hospital1.1 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden55 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Norwich Rail Station3.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Gurney Road82 metres

Typical drive times

Dereham21 min · 14 miles
Hingham21 min · 13 miles
Wymondham17 min · 9.2 miles
Norwich (city)9 min · 3.2 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings, including exact zones and annual chances, any recorded past flooding, plus planning, heritage, nature and ground checks, is in the .

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