# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (S43 1DS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 4 DORSET DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, BRIMINGTON, DERBYSHIRE S43 1DS | | Price | £144,950 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 80 m² | | Last sold | £135,000 Oct 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 26/09/2031 - **Current heating cost:** £774/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,700 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - O3 (£1,000 - £1,400) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2010-1301-7090-8401-3721) ## Description BAY FRONTED FAMILY HOME - THREE GOOD SIZED BEDROOMS - CORNER PLOT Boasting a traditional bay window, this property exudes character and charm, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a cosy family home. With one generous reception room, three well-proportioned bedrooms, and a modern bathroom and kitchen, this residence caters perfectly to the needs of a growing family. The corner plot not only provides ample outdoor space but also offers the exciting potential to create off-street parking, subject to the necessary consents. Situated in this popular location near Brimington village, this property offers the best of both worlds - a practical residential setting with easy access to local amenities. **General** - Gas central heating Baxi Duo Tech Combi Boiler uPVC sealed unit double glazed windows Gross internal floor area - 842 sq ft / 78.2 sq m Council Tax Band - A Tenure - Freehold Secondary School Catchment Area - Springwell Community College **On The Ground Floor** - A uPVC double glazed door opens into an ... **Entrance Hall** - Fitted with laminate flooring. A staircase rises to the First Floor accommodation. **Lounge/Diner** - 6.0m x 3.04m (19'8" x 9'11") - A spacious dual aspect reception room fitted with laminate flooring and having a feature fireplace with stone effect hearth and surround. There is a bay window to the front and uPVC double glazed French doors overlooking and opening onto the rear garden. **'L' Shaped Dining Kitchen** - 5.03m x 3.36m (16'6" x 11'0") - A dual aspect room, fitted with a range of modern white hi-gloss wall, drawer and base units with complementary work surfaces and upstands. Inset single drainer sink with mixer tap. Integrated appliances to include an electric oven and 4-ring hob with extractor hood over. Space and plumbing is provided for a washing machine, and there is also space for a tumble dryer and a fridge/freezer. Built-in storage cupboard. Vinyl flooring. A uPVC double glazed door gives access onto the side of the property. **On The First Floor** - **Landing** - With built-in airing cupboard housing the Ideal Combi Baxi Duo Tech Boiler. Loft hatch giving access to the loft storage space. **Bedroom One** - 3.88m x 3.55m (12'8" x 11'7") - A spacious bay fronted double bedroom having a built-in over stair store. **Bedroom Two** - 4.15m x 2.17m (13'7" x 7'1") - A good sized rear facing double bedroom. **Bedroom Three** - 3.36m x 1.95m (11'0" x 6'4") - A good sized rear facing single bedroom. **Family Bathroom** - Being fully tiled and fitted with a white 3-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and a low flush WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Vinyl flooring. **Outside** - To the front of the property there is a lawned garden split by a concrete path which leads up to the front entrance door. There is also a pebble bed which offers the potential for off street parking (subject to the necessary consents). A gate gives access down the side of the property to the enclosed east facing rear garden which comprises an artificial lawn and a further grassed area separated by a paved path. Coal bunker. ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/150380768/432182) - Front - !['L' Shaped Kitchen](/listings/photos/150380768/432183) - 'L' Shaped Kitchen - ![Lounge/Diner](/listings/photos/150380768/432184) - Lounge/Diner - ![Lounge/Diner](/listings/photos/150380768/432185) - Lounge/Diner - !['L' Shaped Kitchen](/listings/photos/150380768/432186) - 'L' Shaped Kitchen - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/150380768/432187) - Bedroom One - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/150380768/432189) - Family Bathroom - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/150380768/432190) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/150380768/432191) - Bedroom Three - ![Outside](/listings/photos/150380768/432192) - Outside - ![Outside](/listings/photos/150380768/432193) - Outside - ![Outside](/listings/photos/150380768/432194) - Outside - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150380768/432195) ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/150380768/432197) - Floor Plan - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/150380768/432198) - Floorplan 2 - ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/150380768/432199) - Floorplan 3 ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/150380768/432200) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 DORSET DRIVE, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 1DS | £135,000 | 18/10/2024 | Semi-detached | | 4 DORSET DRIVE, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 1DS | £93,000 | 08/10/2020 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 41 CORNWALL DRIVE, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 1EF | £80,500 | 06/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 40 KING STREET, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 1HX | £157,000 | 31/01/2025 | Semi-detached | | 14 BURNELL STREET, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 1HW | £132,500 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 38 ELM STREET, HOLLINGWOOD, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 2LH | £205,000 | 24/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 27 DORSET DRIVE, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 1DP | £177,500 | 24/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 8 DORSET DRIVE, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 1DS | £110,000 | 26/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 43 PRINCESS STREET, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 1HP | £138,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 84 SOMERSET DRIVE, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 1DL | £127,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 39 HEREFORD DRIVE, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 1DT | £165,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 92 SYCAMORE ROAD, HOLLINGWOOD, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 2LP | £235,000 | 07/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 3 SOMERSET DRIVE, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 1DH | £146,000 | 16/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 3 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 1DJ | £153,500 | 15/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 55 SOMERSET DRIVE, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 1DL | £130,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 63 SOMERSET DRIVE, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 1DL | £120,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 34 RINGWOOD ROAD, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 1DG | £230,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 46 ELM STREET, HOLLINGWOOD, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 2LH | £174,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 103 ELM STREET, HOLLINGWOOD, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 2LQ | £200,000 | 23/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 18 DEVON DRIVE, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 1EA | £85,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 23 DORSET DRIVE, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 1DP | £165,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 46 KING STREET, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 1HX | £150,000 | 06/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 30 HEREFORD DRIVE, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S43 1DU | £128,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £110,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £154,950 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £179,918 (68 Semi-detached, S43, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -19.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Chesterfield). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £661/mo - **Realistic:** £734/mo - **Optimistic:** £807/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Chesterfield (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £598/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 Terraced House, High Street, S43 | £975/mo | 3 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, Chestnut Drive, S43 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Laburnum St, S43 | £600/mo | 3 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, The Crescent, S43 | £995/mo | 3 | 0.89 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Westwood Avenue, S43 | £920/mo | 3 | 0.94 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Station Road, S43 | £795/mo | 3 | 0.97 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £948/mo (6 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.65% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £94,800 *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 £948/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 12.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £257/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7.3% *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:** £1,812/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 14.6% - **10y growth:** 44.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Chesterfield; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.8% - **5y growth (index):** 21.6% - **10y growth (index):** 51.6% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)