3 bed character property for sale Howdale Road, Downham Market, PE38
Added on 16/09/2026
- Type
- Character property
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Size
- £303 per sq ft
- Tenure
- Freehold
Key features
- 3 bedroom detached house
- Sizable plot with large rear garden
- Multiple reception rooms
- Off-road parking
- Short walk to town centre
About this property
Occupying a generous plot in the heart of Downham Market, this attractive period property is conveniently located within walking distance of the town centre, local amenities and the mainline train station. Dating back over 300 years, the home is full of character and retains attractive carrstone features. The ground floor offers versatile accommodation including a lounge, dining room and garden room overlooking the rear garden. The kitchen/breakfast room provides ample space for everyday living and is complemented by a utility room and ground-floor WC. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a useful study area. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite, while a family bathroom serves the remaining accommodation. Outside, a driveway runs alongside the property and leads to a rear parking area providing off-road parking for two vehicles. The generous rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with established planting and a covered patio area.
Floorplan
Energy performance
Energy rating band D 55
This home is rated band D, scoring 55 out of 100. The average British home is band D. Its certificate says it could reach band C (74) if the improvements it recommends were carried out.
Read from the certificate published with this listing, so it may not be the latest one. Check the government EPC register for the full certificate and its recommendations.
Council tax
Ask agent
- Band A£1,620
- Band B£1,890
- Band C£2,160
- Band D£2,430
- Band E£2,970
- Band F£3,510
- Band G£4,050
- Band H£4,860
The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Kings Lynn and West Norfolk, 2026/27 bills run from £1,620 a year in band A to £4,860 in band H.
Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Kings Lynn and West Norfolk, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.
Property timeline
- ListedSeptember 2026 £475,000
3 beds · 1 bath · this listing
Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the house number.
Price guide
£303 per sq ft, above the middle of recent sales in PE38 (£202–£369, 10th–90th percentile, 532 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 532 homes sold in PE38 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in PE38 →
Location
Howdale Road, Downham Market, PE38
Mortgage and stamp duty
A £427,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £95,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Properties sold nearby
HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94, Howdale Road Detached | Detached | Dec 2025 | 969 sq ft £413/sq ft | 969 sq ft | £413 | £400,000 |
| 73d, Howdale Road Detached | Detached | Jan 2025 | 2,271 sq ft £231/sq ft | 2,271 sq ft | £231 | £525,000 |
| 96, Howdale Road Detached | Detached | Oct 2023 | 883 sq ft £306/sq ft | 883 sq ft | £306 | £270,000 |
| 73c, Howdale Road Detached | Detached | Mar 2023 | n/a | n/a | n/a | £650,000 |
| 52, Howdale Road Detached | Detached | Feb 2023 | 1,389 sq ft £324/sq ft | 1,389 sq ft | £324 | £450,000 |
| 94, Howdale Road Detached | Detached | Oct 2022 | 969 sq ft £397/sq ft | 969 sq ft | £397 | £385,000 |
| The Palms, 73b, Howdale Road Detached | Detached | May 2022 | 2,551 sq ft £247/sq ft | 2,551 sq ft | £247 | £630,000 |
| 86, Howdale Road Detached | Detached | Mar 2022 | 936 sq ft £292/sq ft | 936 sq ft | £292 | £273,000 |
All sales on Howdale Road → All sold prices in Downham Market →
Area insights
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