Often overlooked for west and south coast counties, Norfolk is largely rural and perfect for house-hunters looking for a more relaxing pace of life without the massive price tag associated with coastal properties.
With The Broads, a network of rivers and lakes with National Park status, along with some of the UK's most stunning beaches, living in Norfolk means having beauty on your doorstep. With nearly 40% of the county's population living there, Norwich is the main settlement in the county. The only city in Norfolk, Norwich is on the River Wensum and has a lot more to its economy than Colman's Mustard. With Norwich Research Park, which is currently undergoing a period of investment, two university campuses, and a strong financial market including Aviva, there is a wide selection of jobs available in the area.
With the investment being spent in the city, many new homes are currently available in a variety of styles including conversions and futuristic new builds. Norwich railway station has half
hourly trains to London Liverpool Street, which take just over 2 hours, along with links to Cambridge, Liverpool, Peterborough, Manchester and the Midlands.
There are also links to Norfolk's second largest settlement, Great Yarmouth. Many developers are investing in family homes and luxury properties in smaller communities around Norwich, further into the countryside and on the coast. The coastal properties in particular may
be an investment
Starter home
£121,950
Located in the heart of the thriving city of Norwich, Fellowes Plain, The Ivory Building, is a Charles Church development of two-, three- and four-bedroom properties in impressive and much-loved buildings that once formed part of the listed Norfolk and Norwich hospital. One-bedroom apartments are available from £121,950.
Family home
£239,950
Butterfly Gardens in Attleborough is a development of high-specification new properties from
Norfolk Homes. With over 20 different home styles to choose from, The ‘Fielding (Plot 41)'is a four-bedroom detached house with a garage, and lots of open plan space ideal for family life.
Luxury home
£529,995
Mulberry Gardens in Mulbarton, Norfolk, from Hopkins Homes is a development of 366 new homes with a community feel. ‘Plot 306 - The Mettingham' is a luxurious five-bedroom detached house with a double garage.