# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (MK8 1AL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 24 SHORTHORN DRIVE, MILTON KEYNES, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES MK8 1AL |
| Price | £435,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Floor area | 129 m² |
| Last sold | £474,995 Jun 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Current heating cost:** £549/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £4,500

### Recommendations
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0572-3005-6305-7557-5204)

## Description

**Plot 24 (The Harper)** - priced at £435,000

**About the Home**

**The Harper** is a stylish 3-bedroom semi-detached home, cleverly designed to make superb use of its interior space and incorporate many sought-after features for modern homes. First-time buyers, couples and young families, as well as downsizers, will all find appeal in The Harper. 

Its **front-facing living room** is cosy and inviting, and is ideal for movie nights, hosting guests, or creating a play space for little ones. Down the hallway and at the rear of the home, the light-filled, **open-plan kitchen and dining area** has a desirable L-shaped layout with ample room for a dining table to seat the whole family. **French doors** in the dining area open onto the rear garden, perfect for summer barbecues and making the most of your outdoor space, all year round.  

Accessible from the entrance hallway are the cloakroom, and an understairs cupboard, useful for tidying away coats and bulky home appliances, or even storing a pram or pushchair. 

On the first floor, bedroom 1 benefits from an **en-suite shower room**, and an integral storage cupboard to help keep your space well-organised. The second, double-sized bedroom, along with the third bedroom is served by the **family bathroom**. 

**Additional information**

Estate Management Charge: NoneInternal Area: 1010 sq. ft.Annual service charge: NoneCouncil tax band: TBCTenure: Freehold

The additional information provided for council tax, service charges and ground rents (where applicable) is only an estimation. Please check with your Sales Advisor for more specific details.

**About the Development**

Bellway at Whitehouse Park is a brand new development of homes in Whitehouse, close to Milton Keynes. Comprised of 2-bedroom apartments alongside 2, 3, and 4-bedroom houses, this development will appeal to first-time buyers and families, with the latter also served by the on-site Whitehouse Primary School. CMK train station can be reached in under 10 minutes by car, giving residents convenient, regular access to London Euston and Birmingham International.

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**Why Buy With Bellway?**

At Bellway we have always built attractive and desirable new homes.  That's why we've become one of the five largest builders in Britain. But now there's even more reason to choose a Bellway home.

To make the whole process of selling and buying easier, we've put together a range of services to make your move as hassle free as possible.

**Express Mover**

**"We have a home to sell"**

Sell your home quicker with **no estate agent fees.**^

Our Intermediate Management Agent will work with a local estate agent to market your home at an agreed price.

You could soon be moving into your new dream home, start your journey with us today.

**This Sales Centre is open**

Our sales centre is open for drop-in visits. 

Should you wish to have dedicated time with our Sales Advisor, please book an appointment before visiting us.

**Hours may differ during the Christmas period; please visit our website for more information.**

**Sales office opening hours**

**Monday** 10:00 - 17:00

**Tuesday** 10:00 - 17:00

**Wednesday** 10:00 - 17:00

**Thursday** 10:00 - 19:00

**Friday** 10:00 - 17:00

**Saturday** 11:00 - 17:00

**Sunday** 11:00 - 17:00

^All offers apply to specific plots and selected developments only. Terms and conditions apply. Contact your Bellway sales advisor to find out more or see terms and conditions on our Bellway website. Express Mover and Part Exchange scheme offers are subject to status, availability and eligibility. Bellway reserve the right to refuse a Part Exchange. Any promoted offer is subject to contract. 10-year NHBC Buildmark policy. This includes deposit protection from exchange of contracts, a two-year builder warranty from legal completion, and then eight years of structural defects insurance cover.*

## Property Photos

- ![CGI](/listings/photos/151894298/637043) - CGI
- ![Showhome Photography](/listings/photos/151894298/637044) - Showhome Photography
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## Floorplans

- ![Ground Floor Plan](/listings/photos/151894298/637062) - Ground Floor Plan
- ![First Floor Plan](/listings/photos/151894298/637064) - First Floor Plan

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 24 SHORTHORN DRIVE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1AL | £474,995 | 23/06/2023 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 SHORTHORN DRIVE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1AL | £413,246 | 26/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 10 ZEBU CRESCENT, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1BS | £430,000 | 20/12/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 22 SHORTHORN DRIVE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1AL | £472,995 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 BEULAH GROVE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EJ | £124,000 | 31/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 42 CHEVALIER GROVE, CROWNHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 0EJ | £371,000 | 23/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 49 CHEVALIER GROVE, CROWNHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 0EJ | £320,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 26 SHORTHORN DRIVE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1AL | £469,995 | 17/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 CHEVIOT CRESCENT, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1ER | £398,000 | 20/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 17 VIANESA GROVE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EA | £380,000 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 21 ZEBU CRESCENT, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1BS | £390,000 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 1 CHEVIOT CRESCENT, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1ER | £450,500 | 12/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 CHEVIOT CRESCENT, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1ER | £470,000 | 10/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 CHEVIOT CRESCENT, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1ER | £460,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 JACOB GROVE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EE | £148,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 ZEBU CRESCENT, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1BS | £465,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 CHEVIOT CRESCENT, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1ER | £420,000 | 29/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 BERRENDA AVENUE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1DZ | £378,000 | 01/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 58 HEREN LANE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1AU | £440,000 | 31/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 CARORA CRESCENT, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1AJ | £170,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 BORERAY CLOSE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EZ | £404,995 | 07/04/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £378,787 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £331,098 (18 Semi-detached, MK8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +31.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,199/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,332/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,465/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,192/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Marino Boulevard, MK8 | £1,950/mo | 3 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Brindlebrook, MK8 | £1,550/mo | 3 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Kensington Drive, MK8 | £3,000/mo | 3 | 0.91 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,167/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £243,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £195,000

*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 £1,950/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £17/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.2%

*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:** £3,372/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 8.5%
- **10y growth:** 3.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Milton Keynes; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 33.5%

## Flood risk

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

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