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40 COMFREY DRIVE

MORPETH, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, NORTHUMBERLAND NE61 3FN

4 beds 2 baths 112 m² Listed 3 Jun 2024 (-740d)

£320,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

112 m²

Council tax band

E

Last sold

£315,000 Dec 2024

Local average

£468,767 (-31.7%)

Street crime

17 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Four bedroomed detached home
  • Short drive to town centre
  • Garage and driveway
  • Split level rear garden
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • EPC Rating: B
  • Council Tax Band: E

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Exquisitely presented, four bedroomed detached family home, located on Comfrey Drive, Morpeth. The property boasts a fantastic position, tucked away within a lovely residential development, whilst internally offering that overall Wow factor! This is a popular location, not only due to its proximity to the A1 for commuters, but is only a short drive to King Edward VI High School, a very popular choice with families. The historic town of Morpeth centre offers many delights to choose from which include an array of local bars, restaurants, shopping and beautiful river walks.

The property briefly comprises:- Entrance hallway, built in under stairs cupboard, separate dining room with floods of natural light due to the double aspect windows, well presented lounge which has been fitted with wooden floors and finished with modern décor. The open plan kitchen and dining area offers a great space and makes full use of the views with access directly into the garden from the double patio doors. The kitchen has been fitted with a range of light wood units, offering an abundance of storage and appliances to include a four-ring gas hob and electric oven. To the back of the kitchen, you further benefit from a separate utility and downstairs W.C. The property also benefits from having dual zone heating.

To the upper floor of the accommodation, you have four good sized bedrooms, three doubles and one single all of which have been carpeted throughout and offer excellent storage. The master bed further benefits from its own en-suite shower room which has a rainfall shower head and a detachable shower head. There are two large linen cupboards and the family bathroom has a W.C., hand basin and bath tub.

Externally to the rear of the property, you have a double driveway plus a garage.  The garage has electric, lights and a side access door into the garden. There is also a generous sized two-tier, split level garden which has been beautifully finished by the current owners.  The garden is ideal, for those who enjoy outdoor living. 

This is a must view, to appreciate the space on offer. 

Lounge: 13'0 x 11'0 (3.96m x 3.35m) 
Dining Room: 9'9 x 9'9 (2.97m x 2.97m)
Kitchen/Diner: 9'7 x 9'7 (2.92m x 2.92m)
Utility: 7'5 x 4'9 (2.26m x 1.49m)
W.C: 5'10 x 4'7 (1.79m x 1.43m)
Bedroom One: 11'9 x 10'11 (3.58m x 3.33m)
En-Suite: 6'5 x 3'10 (1.96m x 0.94m)
Bedroom Two: 11'1 x 8'8 (3.38m x 2.64m)
Bedroom Three: 9'9 x 9'9 (2.97m x 2.97m)
Bedroom Four: 7'10 x 6'80 (2.39m x 2.03m)
Bathroom: 7'3 x 5'10 (2.21m x 1.79m)

PRIMARY SERVICES SUPPLY
Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Mains gas
Broadband: Fibre (premises)
Mobile Signal / Coverage Blackspot: No
Parking: Garage and driveway

TENURE
Freehold – It is understood that this property is freehold, but should you decide to proceed with the purchase of this property, the Tenure must be verified by your Legal Adviser

EPC Rating: B
Council Tax Band: E

Listed by

Morpeth

Rook Matthews Sayer - Connells

Reference: 148680020

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Performance Certificate

Price history

7% since 2022

Event Date Price % change
Sold 17/12/2024 (1 year ago) £315,000 +6.8%
Sold 09/12/2022 (3 years ago) £294,950

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
68 FENNEL WAY, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FG £320,000 23/01/2026 Detached
49 FENNEL WAY, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FF £268,000 24/11/2023 Detached
Same street 12 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £278,950 10/11/2023 Detached
Same street 13 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £241,950 31/10/2023 Detached
Same street 9 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £236,950 29/09/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 17 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £359,950 29/09/2023 Detached
Same street 10 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £236,950 29/09/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 8 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £308,950 29/09/2023 Detached
Same street 18 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £359,950 31/08/2023 Detached
NORTH LANE END BUTLEY BEN, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3JR £1,225,000 13/07/2023 Detached
28 FENNEL WAY, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FG £275,000 07/07/2023 Detached
44 FENNEL WAY, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FG £323,950 05/07/2023 Detached
Same street 46 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £271,950 23/12/2022 Detached
Same street 44 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £189,950 22/12/2022 Terraced
Same street 32 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £384,950 22/12/2022 Detached
Same street 29 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £354,950 15/12/2022 Detached
Same street 43 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £197,950 14/12/2022 Terraced
Same street 41 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £191,950 09/12/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 42 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £199,950 09/12/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 45 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £197,950 09/12/2022 Terraced
1 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £280,000 06/12/2022 Detached
28 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £404,950 30/11/2022 Detached
25 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £402,950 30/11/2022 Detached
15 ASPEN WAY, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3BF £540,000 29/11/2022 Detached
4 CYPRESS COURT, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3EF £370,000 21/11/2022 Detached
30 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £349,950 15/11/2022 Detached
27 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £354,950 31/10/2022 Detached
33 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £400,950 28/10/2022 Detached
31 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £410,950 12/10/2022 Detached
26 COMFREY DRIVE, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FN £345,950 10/10/2022 Detached
124 FENNEL WAY, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FG £293,950 06/05/2022 Detached
112 FENNEL WAY, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FG £292,950 31/03/2022 Detached
99 FENNEL WAY, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FF £254,950 31/03/2022 Detached
122 FENNEL WAY, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FG £266,950 11/03/2022 Detached
120 FENNEL WAY, FAIRMOOR MEADOWS, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 3FG £266,950 11/03/2022 Detached

Street average: £267,550 (15 sales)

Area average: £382,418 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 2.6%
10y growth 47.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Northumberland. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.8%
5y (index) 22.3%
10y (index) 41.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Northumberland. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £604/mo
Realistic £671/mo
Optimistic £738/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Northumberland.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northumberland: £758/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Fairmoor 0.2 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.2 miles
Shop Unknown 1.0 miles
Shop Econofreeze 1.1 miles
Train station Morpeth 1.7 miles
Train station Pegswood 2.6 miles
Hospital The Rutherford Cancer Centre North East 5.6 miles
Hospital Wansbeck General Hospital 6.5 miles
University Blyth Marine Station 9.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 4
Violence and sexual offences 4
Criminal damage and arson 3
Public order 2
Burglary 1
Other theft 1
Shoplifting 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 17

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 8 Dec 2011
The King Edward VI School Secondary 0.8 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Morpeth Chantry Middle School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 1 Dec 2021
Morpeth Newminster Middle School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 9 Mar 2022
St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth Primary 1.1 miles Good — 8 Mar 2016

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.21%
Max investor price (0.8%) £83,875
Target investor price (1%) £67,100
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).