Summary - 1 Balderston Court, Calvert Street NR3 1BJ
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free one-bedroom period flat in Colegate — characterful city base with upgrade potential.
No onward chain — immediate completion possible
Ground-floor one bedroom, 452 sq ft, sash windows and fireplace
Electric storage heating; energy upgrades likely needed
Solid brick construction; assumed lack of insulation
101-year lease, ground rent £120 pa, leasehold tenure
Short walk to Norwich city centre, theatres, shops and transport
Higher local crime rate; area classed as very deprived
Exterior/period fabric may require renovation work
This ground-floor one-bedroom apartment in historic Colegate offers immediate access to Norwich city centre and plenty of period character. The living room’s tall ceilings, sash windows and a cast-iron fireplace give the home classic appeal, while a fitted kitchen and built-in bedroom wardrobe provide practical day-to-day living. Chain-free sale and a 101-year lease make the purchase straightforward for a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor.
Practical points are clear: the property uses electric storage heating and sits in a solid-brick building that likely lacks cavity insulation, so energy efficiency improvements will be needed to reduce running costs. The apartment is an average-sized 452 sq ft and presented in generally good decorative order internally, but the exterior shows signs of age and may need some renovation work.
Local amenities are a major draw: cafés, pubs, theatres and independent shops are all within walking distance, and public transport and cultural venues are nearby. The area has excellent broadband and mobile signal, which supports modern living and working from home. However, the neighbourhood records higher crime levels and sits within a very deprived local authority area—buyers should weigh the location benefits against these social indicators.
Financially the home is leasehold with about 101 years remaining, a low annual ground rent of £120 and very cheap council tax, which supports affordability. This property suits a buyer seeking an affordable, characterful city-base to personalise and improve, or an investor targeting central Norwich rental demand—accepting some retrofit and local-area considerations.
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