# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (DL2 2XA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 38 MORTIMER WHEELER DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL2 2XA |
| Price | £599,950 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Floor area | 177 m² |
| Last sold | £509,950 Jul 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 14/07/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £677/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9553-3010-3303-5545-0200)

## Description

**** **** Thoughtfully designed with modern family life in mind, the property combines spacious interiors with a practical layout, ensuring both comfort and functionality throughout. At the heart of the home lies a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining, and family area, beautifully designed to create a bright and sociable space. Featuring contemporary finishes and expansive double doors, this inviting area opens directly onto the private rear garden, allowing for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining, this space forms the true focal point of the home.

The ground floor further benefits from a separate snug lounge, offering a cosy and more intimate retreat, along with a practical utility room and a convenient cloakroom/W.C. Enhancing the home's functionality, there is also an integral double garage, providing secure parking and additional storage, complemented by useful under-stairs storage space.

To the first floor, the property continues to impress with four well-proportioned bedrooms, each offering comfortable and flexible living accommodation. Two of the bedrooms enjoy the added luxury of their own dressing areas and stylish en-suite shower rooms, creating private and well-appointed spaces for relaxation. The remaining bedrooms are served by a modern and well-designed family bathroom, catering perfectly to the needs of a busy household.

Externally, the property benefits from a block-paved driveway providing ample off-road parking, alongside a beautifully landscaped and fully enclosed rear garden. This private outdoor space offers an ideal setting for entertaining, family activities, or simply unwinding in a peaceful environment.

This outstanding home truly offers everything required for contemporary family living, combining space, style, and practicality in an enviable setting. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality and lifestyle on offer. 

**THE** **DEVELOPMENT** **** Life at Westpark Garden Village offers a superb balance of convenience, community, and outdoor living, making it an      desirable setting for modern family life. Ideally positioned, the development allows residents to enjoy a wealth of amenities quite literally on the doorstep, with Westpark Village just a short stroll away.

Here, you'll find an excellent selection of everyday essentials and lifestyle conveniences, including a café, bakery, Marks & Spencer, and Aldi, alongside a welcoming local pub-perfect for relaxed family meals or socialising with friends. Everything you need is within easy reach, enhancing both practicality and quality of life.

For those who appreciate the outdoors, Westpark is particularly appealing. A network of scenic walking routes weaves throughout the area, offering the perfect setting for morning strolls, dog walking, or simply unwinding in nature. The nearby park provides a tranquil escape, where you can take in picturesque surroundings before heading home-ideal for balancing work and leisure, especially for those working remotely.

Community lies at the very heart of Westpark Garden Village, creating a welcoming and family-friendly environment where neighbours quickly become familiar faces. Whether it's enjoying the green open spaces, visiting local amenities, or simply embracing the relaxed pace of life, this is a location designed to enrich everyday living. 

**LOCAL** **AREA** **** **** Westpark is an ongoing development and a thriving community made up of residential homes and a vibrant commercial village centre. Amenities include an M&S Foodhall, Aldi supermarket, Convenience store, Bakery, Café, Hair and Beauty salon, Dentist, Pharmacy and The White Heifer that Travelled Pub. There is also an excellent Primary and Children's nursery school plus Westpark Hospital. It is enhanced further by thirty-three acres of stunning open Parkland to explore and enjoy.

Juniper Avenue is directly adjacent to the earlier phases of Westpark and is located on the northeast side of Edward Pease Way. The western and northern boundaries of the development are adjacent to the A1(M) and A68 providing excellent links to the transport networks. The East Coast mainline is perfect for those needing to commute for work or

leisure. The local bus services run frequently into Darlington Town Centre and beyond. 

## Property Photos

- ![00.The Neasham](/listings/photos/88828770/1142320) - 00.The Neasham
- ![08.Landing](/listings/photos/88828770/1142321) - 08.Landing
- ![03. Hall](/listings/photos/88828770/1142322) - 03. Hall
- ![01.1 Lounge](/listings/photos/88828770/1142323) - 01.1 Lounge
- ![01.2 Lounge.2](/listings/photos/88828770/1142324) - 01.2 Lounge.2
- ![04.Dining](/listings/photos/88828770/1142325) - 04.Dining
- ![06.Kitchen.2](/listings/photos/88828770/1142326) - 06.Kitchen.2
- ![05.1 Kitchen](/listings/photos/88828770/1142327) - 05.1 Kitchen
- ![05.Kitchen](/listings/photos/88828770/1142328) - 05.Kitchen
- ![07.Cloaks](/listings/photos/88828770/1142329) - 07.Cloaks
- ![14.Guest bed.1](/listings/photos/88828770/1142330) - 14.Guest bed.1
- ![16.Bed3](/listings/photos/88828770/1142331) - 16.Bed3
- ![17.Bed4](/listings/photos/88828770/1142332) - 17.Bed4
- ![09.Master Bed.](/listings/photos/88828770/1142333) - 09.Master Bed.
- ![09.Master Bed.1](/listings/photos/88828770/1142334) - 09.Master Bed.1
- ![12.Master Bed Dre...](/listings/photos/88828770/1142335) - 12.Master Bed Dre...
- ![15.En-Suite2](/listings/photos/88828770/1142336) - 15.En-Suite2
- ![11.EnSuite1](/listings/photos/88828770/1142337) - 11.EnSuite1
- ![13. Bathroom.1](/listings/photos/88828770/1142338) - 13. Bathroom.1

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/88828770/1142339) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 38 MORTIMER WHEELER DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2XA | £509,950 | 24/07/2025 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 78 BROWDIE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WQ | £258,000 | 18/12/2025 | Detached |
| 51 BROWDIE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WQ | £230,000 | 26/11/2025 | Detached |
| 1 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL | £175,000 | 22/07/2025 | Detached |
| 4 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL | £275,495 | 20/06/2025 | Detached |
| 6 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL | £246,995 | 13/06/2025 | Detached |
| 70 WALTER SCOTT AVENUE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2RY | £234,645 | 23/05/2025 | Detached |
| 48 WALTER SCOTT AVENUE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2RY | £229,995 | 16/05/2025 | Detached |
| 72 WALTER SCOTT AVENUE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2RY | £254,856 | 17/04/2025 | Detached |
| 48 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL | £229,895 | 28/03/2025 | Detached |
| 46 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL | £256,495 | 21/03/2025 | Detached |
| 54 WALTER SCOTT AVENUE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2RY | £274,995 | 14/03/2025 | Detached |
| 115 NEWTON LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2RX | £168,000 | 24/01/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3 MORTIMER WHEELER DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2XA | £375,250 | 29/11/2024 | Detached |
| 19 NENTHEAD END, DARLINGTON, DL2 2ZF | £259,995 | 18/10/2024 | Detached |
| 3 BROWDIE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WQ | £242,245 | 04/07/2024 | Detached |
| 49 WALTER SCOTT AVENUE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2RY | £289,745 | 28/06/2024 | Detached |
| 31 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL | £265,995 | 21/06/2024 | Detached |
| 34 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL | £290,995 | 14/06/2024 | Detached |
| 1 BROWDIE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WQ | £280,245 | 24/05/2024 | Detached |
| 29 NICKLEBY LANE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WL | £262,196 | 10/05/2024 | Detached |
| 34 TURNERS VIEW, DARLINGTON, DL2 2WJ | £313,495 | 19/04/2024 | Detached |
| [Same street] 4 MORTIMER WHEELER DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2XA | £395,000 | 20/12/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 12 MORTIMER WHEELER DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2XA | £394,950 | 06/02/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 14 MORTIMER WHEELER DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2XA | £394,950 | 19/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 18 MORTIMER WHEELER DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2XA | £427,950 | 02/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 16 MORTIMER WHEELER DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2XA | £302,950 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 22 MORTIMER WHEELER DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2XA | £279,950 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 30 MORTIMER WHEELER DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2XA | £325,950 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 2 MORTIMER WHEELER DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2XA | £280,000 | 23/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 6 MORTIMER WHEELER DRIVE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2XA | £280,000 | 02/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £345,695 (10 sales)
**Area average:** £251,964 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £304,194 (48 Detached, DL2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +97.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Darlington). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £608/mo
- **Realistic:** £676/mo
- **Optimistic:** £744/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Darlington (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Detached House, George Stephenson Drive, DL2 | £1,300/mo | 4 | 0.59 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.22% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 2.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 38.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,218/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -8.4%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,390/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 2.6%
- **10y growth:** 35.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Darlington; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 20%
- **10y growth (index):** 34.7%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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