66 MAXEY DRIVE
SPENNYMOOR, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, COUNTY DURHAM DL16 7GT
£199,950
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
72 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£195,000 Apr 2026
Price per m²
£2,777/m²
Local average
£308,379 (-35.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (17,751 of 33,755)
Street crime
90 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)
Key features
- Three Bedroomed Detached House
- Delightful Family Home
- Close to Amenities
- Excellent Transport Links Nearby
- Lounge with Log Burning Stove
- Open Plan Kitchen
- Three Well Proportioned Bedrooms
- Lovely Rear Garden
- EPC Rating B
- Council Tax Band C
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Upon entering, you are welcomed by an inviting entrance porch that leads to a cloakroom/WC. The spacious lounge features a beautiful log-burning stove, creating a warm and cosy atmosphere. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the stunning open-plan kitchen and dining room, which is equipped with modern integrated appliances, perfect for family gatherings and entertaining guests.
The first floor comprises three well-proportioned bedrooms, providing ample space for family living. The modern family bathroom is also conveniently located on this level.
Externally, the property boasts an easy-to-maintain garden at the front, complemented by a larger-than-average driveway that leads to a garage and a very useful summer house. The rear garden is a true highlight, offering a generous outdoor space that is perfect for children to play or for hosting summer barbecues.
In summary, this well-presented detached house on Maxey Drive is an ideal family home, combining modern living with a convenient location. With its spacious interiors and lovely outdoor areas, it is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers. Do not miss the opportunity to make this wonderful property your new home.
EPC Rating B
Council Tax Band C
Porch - UPVC window, radiator.
W/C - W/C, wash hand basin, uPVC window, radiator.
Lounge - 4.42m x 4.39m (14'6 x 14'5) - UPVC window, radiator, log burning stove, storage cupboard, stairs to first floor.
Kitchen/Diner - 4.42m x 2.87m (14'6 x 9'5) - Modern white wall and base units, integrated oven, hob, extractor fan, plumbed for washing machine, space for american fridge freezer, tiled splashbacks, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, uPVC window, space for dining room table, radiator, french doors leading to rear.
Landing - Quality flooring, radiator, loft access.
Bedroom One - 3.89m x 2.49m (12'9 x 8'2) - UPVC window, radiator, quality flooring, pleasant outlook.
Bedroom Two - 3.40m x 2.49m (11'2 x 8'2 ) - UPVC window, radiator, quality flooring.
Bedroom Three - 2.46m x 1.85m (8'1 x 6'1) - UPVC window, radiator, quality flooring.
Bathroom - Panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin, W/C, uPVC window, hand towel radiator, extractor fan.
Externally - To the front elevation is a large driveway and easy to maintain garden, garage and useful summer house. While to the rear there is a good sized enclosed garden, patio and decked area with a storage shed.
Summer House - 2.26m x 2.90m (7'5 x 9'6) - Power and lighting.
Agent Notes - Property Construction – Standard
Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements are for guidance only
Electricity supply – Mains
Water Supply – Mains
Sewerage – Mains
Heating – Electric
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website -
Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website –
Building Safety – The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm.
Restrictions – covenants which affect the property are within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – no
Probate –NA
Rights & Easements – None known
Flood risk – refer to the Gov website -
Coastal Erosion – refer to the Gov website -
Protected Trees – None known
Planning Permission – Nothing in the local area to affect this property that we are aware of. Accessibility/Adaptations – stair access only, no lift
Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required by your legal representative.
Disclaimer: Our details have been compiled in good faith using publicly available sources and information obtained from the vendor prior to marketing. Verification and clarification of this information, along with any further details concerning Material Information parts A, B & C, should be sought from a legal representative or appropriate authorities before making any financial commitments. Robinsons cannot accept liability for any information provided subsequent amendments or unintentional errors or omissions.
HMRC Compliance requires all estate agents to carry out identity checks on their customers, including buyers once their offer has been accepted. These checks must be completed for each purchaser who will become a legal owner of the property. An administration fee of £30 (inc. VAT) per individual purchaser applies for carrying out these checks.
Listed by
Spennymoor
Robinsons
Reference: 170895431
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 26/01/2022
Expiry date: 25/01/2032
Current heating cost: £238/year
Potential heating cost: £238/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
INSPIRE registered land data is not available for this location yet.
Price history
17% since 2022
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 17/04/2026 (4 months ago) | £195,000 | +16.8% |
| Sold | 06/04/2022 (4 years ago) | £166,995 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 22 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £140,000 | 21/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 90 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £164,995 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 23 EVERSON WAY, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7BX | £165,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 61 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £146,995 | 23/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 79 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £186,995 | 16/10/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 83 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £186,995 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 55 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £178,995 | 28/09/2023 | Detached |
| 40 JORDAN PLACE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GS | £186,995 | 29/06/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 94 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £144,995 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 96 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £209,995 | 22/12/2022 | Detached |
| 23 LAVENDER CRESCENT, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7BZ | £257,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 85 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £136,995 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 JORDAN PLACE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GS | £176,995 | 31/10/2022 | Detached |
| 36 MULBERRY DRIVE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7BY | £235,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 51 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £138,995 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 JORDAN PLACE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GS | £174,995 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 53 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £166,995 | 26/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 SNOWDROP CLOSE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7EX | £230,000 | 02/09/2022 | Detached |
| 27 JORDAN PLACE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GS | £201,995 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| 26 JORDAN PLACE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GS | £172,995 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 46 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £163,995 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 82 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £127,995 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 78 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £149,995 | 04/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 69 LAVENDER CRESCENT, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7BZ | £225,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached |
| 41 LAVENDER CRESCENT, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7BZ | £230,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached |
| 30 JORDAN PLACE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GS | £167,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 86 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £171,995 | 27/06/2022 | Detached |
| 27 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £164,995 | 20/06/2022 | Detached |
| 35 JORDAN PLACE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GS | £201,995 | 20/06/2022 | Detached |
| 80 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £167,995 | 16/06/2022 | Detached |
| 14 MAGNOLIA WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7EP | £220,000 | 31/05/2022 | Detached |
| 45 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £166,995 | 06/05/2022 | Detached |
| 64 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £168,995 | 18/02/2022 | Detached |
| 11 EVERSON WAY, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7BX | £220,000 | 31/01/2022 | Detached |
| 41 MAXEY DRIVE, MIDDLESTONE MOOR, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7GT | £167,995 | 24/01/2022 | Detached |
Street average: £161,129 (15 sales)
Area average: £195,147 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): County Durham. Series: Detached. As of June 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for County Durham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → County Durham.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Durham: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Newsagents | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Grayson Road-Lyne Road | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Kash's Off Licence | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | The Tanning Rooms | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Bishop Auckland | 3.1 miles |
| Train station | Bishop Auckland West | 3.2 miles |
| Hospital | Auckland Park Hospital | 3.4 miles |
| University | Ustinov College | 5.6 miles |
| Hospital | North End House | 6.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 90 |
Within 1 mile during Jul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows School | Other | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement — 31 Jan 2024 |
| Whitworth Park Academy | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 15 Nov 2022 |
| Middlestone Moor Academy | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 11 Feb 2020 |
| The Oaks Secondary School | Other | 0.6 miles | Outstanding — 13 May 2013 |
| Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 10 Nov 2019 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).