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8 SHORTHORN DRIVE

MILTON KEYNES, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES MK8 1AL

4 beds 936 sq ft Listed 28 Mar 2025 (-436d)

£597,500

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

87 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£400,000 Jul 2024

Price per m²

£6,868/m²

Local average

£481,471 (+24.1%)

Street crime

101 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Brand new and chain free
  • Open plan kitchen, dining and family area
  • Elegant French doors to garden
  • Utility room
  • Single garage
  • En suite to bedroom 1
  • Pay no estate agency fees if you have a home to sell with Express Mover^
  • Rated a <b>5 Star HBF Builder in 2025</b> - over 90% of our customers would recommend us to a friend
  • 10-year NHBC Buildmark policy^
  • No Stamp Duty to pay on the first £125,000 of this home and first time buyers pay no stamp duty up to £300,000.

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Plot 8 (The Bowyer) - priced at £597,500

About the Home
An aesthetically delightful, double-fronted 4-bedroom home, The Bowyer provides growing families and second-steppers with substantial and flexible space to meet ever-evolving lifestyles. Several dual-aspect rooms, and a spectacular bay window in the dining area add character, while practical features such as three double-sized bedrooms and a utility room make this home ready for contemporary living.

The front door opens into the welcoming, centrally-located hallway, from which the ground floor radiates out. To one side of the home is the living room, which enjoys a dual aspect and provides dedicated space for relaxing and entertaining, and for children to play; the open-plan kitchen, dining and family area occupies the other side of the ground floor, and is designed to become the heart of the home.

The U-shaped kitchen incorporates a breakfast bar, to gather the family around for informal weekend brunches, or for cocktails with friends. The dining area boasts a feature bay window that extends into the rear garden, and provides ample space for a formal dining table; ideal for dinner parties, Sunday roasts and family games nights. French doors from the dining area open to the outside, inviting you into the garden to soak up the summer sunshine.

Adjoining the kitchen is a separate utility room, to keep laundry and cleaning essentials well-organised and out of sight, and conveniently, there is an understairs storage cupboard and a door to the outside. Completing the ground floor of The Bowyer is the cloakroom, accessed from the entrance hallway.

Upstairs are all four bedrooms, and the stylish family bathroom. Bedroom 1 benefits from an en-suite shower room, while bedroom 2 has a dual aspect. Bedroom 4 is well-sized for use as a nursery or younger child’s room; alternatively, it would make a comfortable and private home office or hobby room. Two useful storage cupboards on the landing are thoughtful finishing touches to the first floor, handy for keeping the household’s towels and bed linens within easy reach.

Additional information
Estate Management Charge: NoneInternal Area: 1338 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.

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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.

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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.

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.*

Listed by

Bellway at Whitehouse Park

Bellway Homes Ltd

Reference: 159982874

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 10/06/2025

Current heating cost: £312/year

Potential heating cost: £312/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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Ground Floor Plan

Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

Price history

10% since 2016

Event Date Price % change
Sold 03/07/2024 (1 year ago) £400,000 +9.6%
Sold 29/09/2016 (9 years ago) £364,995

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
9 NELORE CLOSE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1AN £500,000 16/01/2026 Detached
4 BEULAH GROVE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EJ £610,000 25/03/2025 Detached
2 SHORTHORN DRIVE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1AL £425,000 25/10/2024 Detached
82 HEREN LANE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1AU £489,995 19/06/2023 Detached
4 BLUE ALBION LANE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1BR £665,000 12/12/2022 Detached
15 CHEVIOT CRESCENT, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1ER £430,000 02/11/2022 Detached
21 CHEVIOT CRESCENT, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1ER £450,000 28/10/2022 Detached
3 CANARIA CLOSE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EL £735,000 28/09/2022 Detached
35 ANGUS WAY, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1AT £625,000 25/08/2022 Detached
7 BORERAY CLOSE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EZ £654,995 05/08/2022 Detached
3 ORKNEY WAY, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EU £560,000 12/07/2022 Detached
13 CHEVIOT CRESCENT, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1ER £579,950 01/07/2022 Detached
9 BORERAY CLOSE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EZ £554,995 30/06/2022 Detached
10 BORERAY CLOSE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EZ £524,995 27/06/2022 Detached
8 BORERAY CLOSE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EZ £654,995 24/06/2022 Detached
20 BERRENDA AVENUE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1DZ £270,000 22/06/2022 Detached
43 SALORN WAY, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EG £519,995 22/06/2022 Detached
45 SALORN WAY, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EG £609,995 10/06/2022 Detached
6 BORERAY CLOSE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EZ £599,995 01/06/2022 Detached
24 MADURA GARDENS, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1AP £425,000 30/05/2022 Detached

Area average: £544,246 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -6.1%
10y growth 16.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Milton Keynes. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -0.6%
5y (index) 17.6%
10y (index) 30.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Milton Keynes. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,199/mo
Realistic £1,332/mo
Optimistic £1,465/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Milton Keynes.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Milton Keynes: £1,491/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Boran Way 0.1 miles
Bus stop Heren Lane 0.3 miles
Hospital PJ Care Mallard House Neurological Care Centre 0.4 miles
Shop Crownhill Supermarket 0.5 miles
Shop Bowtique Hair Beauty and Fashion 0.5 miles
Train station Milton Keynes Central 1.7 miles
University University of Bedfordshire Milton Keynes Campus 2.4 miles
Train station Wolverton 2.6 miles
Hospital Parkside Medical Centre 3.5 miles
University Mount Pleasant Campus 7.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 45
Public order 10
Shoplifting 10
Anti-social behaviour 7
Drugs 6
Other theft 5
Criminal damage and arson 4
Robbery 4
Vehicle crime 4
Burglary 3
Other crime 1
Possession of weapons 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 101

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Whitehouse Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 8 Jul 2019
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 21 Dec 2023
Watling Academy Secondary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 2 Jul 2023
The Hazeley Academy Secondary 0.6 miles Good — 15 Jul 2015
The Woodlands School Other 0.7 miles Good — 19 Jul 2012

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, Proctor Rise, MK8 £2,200/mo 4 0.35 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Detached House, Clun Forest Way, MK8 £600/mo 4 0.66 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Detached House, Downland, MK8 £2,250/mo 4 1.04 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,683/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.37%
Max investor price (0.8%) £275,000
Target investor price (1%) £220,000
Gross yield 4.4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 22.6×
Monthly cashflow £-398/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -2.8%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).