Sold STC Character Property

THE OLD COURT HOUSE

ALNWICK, WHITTINGHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND NE66 4RB

3 beds 3 baths 2,874 sq ft Listed 23 Sep 2024 (-625d)

£600,000

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Reduced on 12 Apr 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

267 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£615,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£2,247/m²

Local average

£692,000 (-13.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (10,796 of 33,755)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Grade II Listed
  • Detached
  • Historic Property
  • Village Location
  • Includes Paddock
  • Unique Features
  • Versatile Living
  • Private Courtyard

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Heating
Oil, Wood burner
Parking
Garage
Garden
Private garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Northumberland Properties are delighted to welcome to the market The Old Court House, a stunning detached Grade II listed building located in the picturesque village of Whittingham. This exquisitely presented home blends historic charm with modern living, featuring original elements such as the old jail cells and a magnificent room that once served as the courtroom, now an impressive living area.
The property offers spacious living, with multiple elegant reception rooms and three generously sized double bedrooms, perfect for family living or entertaining.
The property also boasts a detached double garage, complete with a garden room to the rear, offering a bright and peaceful space to relax. The garden room opens onto a low-maintenance garden area, which leads to a large paddock—perfect for those seeking expansive outdoor space.
Situated in the heart of Whittingham, this tranquil Northumberland village is surrounded by rolling countryside yet is just a short drive from the historic market town of Alnwick. With its rich history, spacious interiors, and stunning grounds, The Old Court House is a truly unique home that offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy village life in a property with character and grandeur.
EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Alnwick

Northumberland Properties (Alnwick) Ltd

Reference: 152806781

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 06/03/2024

Current heating cost: £3,241/year

Potential heating cost: £2,102/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £24,500

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

All

Ground Floor

Ground Floor

First Floor

First Floor

Price history

39% since 2021

Event Date Price % change
Sold 23/01/2026 (4 months ago) £615,000 +39.3%
Sold 22/09/2021 (4 years ago) £441,550 —

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
CASTLE INN, WHITTINGHAM, ALNWICK, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE66 4RQ £500,000 28/07/2025 Other
CASTLE FARM, WHITTINGHAM, ALNWICK, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE66 4RQ £600,000 16/07/2021 Other

Area average: £550,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 7%

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

1y (index) 1.5%
5y (index) 21.8%
10y (index) 42.9%

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: £529/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View NE66 4RB

Address

Whittingham, Northumberland, North East, England, NE66 4RB, United Kingdom

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Unknown 0.1 miles
Shop J M Johnson 1.6 miles
Shop Thrunton Woods Tea Room 2.2 miles
Hospital Coquetdale Community Hospital 6.6 miles
Hospital Community Paramedic Service 6.6 miles
Train station Lionheart 8.0 miles
Train station Greenrigg Halt 9.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Public order 1
Violence and sexual offences 1
Total incidents 2

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
Whittingham Church of England Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 26 Mar 2014
Branton Community Primary School Primary 3.1 miles Good — 8 Apr 2013

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.11%
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).