# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (DL1 3PG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 17 ATHOLL CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL1 3PG |
| Price | £115,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £110,000 Apr 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 20/03/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £578/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,765

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£40)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0049-2839-7373-9426-2591)

## Description

Situated in the desirable Whinfield area of Darlington, this two-bedroom semi-detached house offers a wonderful opportunity for both first-time buyers and those looking to downsize or perhaps an investor. The property boasts a spacious reception room, perfect for relaxing or entertaining guests, and two well-proportioned bedrooms that provide a comfortable retreat.

One of the standout features of this home is the absence of an onward chain, allowing for a smooth and efficient purchase process. The property also benefits from a private garden, ideal for enjoying the outdoors, as well as a garage that provides additional storage or parking space.

Conveniently located, this residence is close to a variety of amenities, ensuring that daily necessities are just a short distance away. Furthermore, the main road links out of Darlington are easily accessible, making commuting and travel straightforward.

This delightful home presents an excellent opportunity to enjoy a peaceful lifestyle while remaining well-connected to the vibrant town of Darlington. Whether you are looking to make your first step onto the property ladder or seeking a cosy home in a friendly neighbourhood, this semi-detached house is certainly worth considering.

**Entrance Porch** - Upvc door to front.

**Lounge** - 5.89m x 3.63m (19'04 x 11'11) - Upvc double glazed window to front, fireplace with electric fire.  Staircase to first floor landing, laminate floor and radiator.

**Kitchen/Breakfast Room** - 3.63m x 2.64m (11'11 x 8'08) - Upvc double glazed window and door to rear, fitted with Beech wall, base and drawer units, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and space for a cooker.  There is also space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer.  Storage cupboard housing boiler, vinyl flooring and radiator.

**First Floor Landing** - With storage cupboard.

**Bedroom One** - 3.66m x 2.49m (12'00 x 8'02) - Upvc double glazed window to rear and radiator.

**Bedroom Two** - 3.28m x 3.63m (10'09 x 11'11) - Upvc double glazed window to front and radiator.

**Bathroom** - Upvc double glazed obscure window to side, fitted with panelled bath with shower over.  Low level w.c, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, part tiled walls and vinyl flooring.

**Externally** - To the front there is a lawn area and to the rear is an enclosed garden with lawn, patio and pebble areas.

There is also a garage in a block included with the property.

**Tenure** - Freehold

**Property Details** - Local Authority: Darlington

Council Tax Band: A

Annual Price: £1,581

Conservation Area  No

Flood Risk  Very low

Floor Area 699 ft 2 / 65 m 2

Plot size 0.04 acres (2 Plots)

Mobile coverage

EE

Vodafone

Three

O2

Broadband

Basic

1 Mbps

Superfast

56 Mbps

Ultrafast

1000 Mbps

Satellite / Fibre TV Availability

BT

Sky

Virgin

**Note** - IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS: We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. We cannot also confirm at this stage of marketing the tenure of this house

## Property Photos

- ![PXL_20251219_105931278.jpg](/listings/photos/170628176/1493864) - PXL_20251219_105931278.jpg
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/170628176/1493865) - Lounge
- ![Externally](/listings/photos/170628176/1493866) - Externally
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/170628176/1493867) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen/Breakfast Room](/listings/photos/170628176/1493868) - Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- ![Kitchen/Breakfast Room](/listings/photos/170628176/1493869) - Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/170628176/1493870) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/170628176/1493871) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/170628176/1493872) - Bathroom
- ![Externally](/listings/photos/170628176/1493873) - Externally

## Floorplans

- ![17 Atholl fp.png](/listings/photos/170628176/1493874) - 17 Atholl fp.png

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/170628176/1493875) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 ATHOLL CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 3PG | £110,000 | 02/04/2026 | Terraced |
| 17 ATHOLL CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 3PG | £93,500 | 21/07/2017 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 WREN AVENUE, DARLINGTON, DL1 2AZ | £166,500 | 21/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 26 LYONETTE ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 2AT | £175,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 16 ATHOLL CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 3PG | £110,000 | 27/06/2025 | Terraced |
| 2 KILLIN ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3PD | £175,000 | 25/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 32 KILLIN ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3PD | £130,000 | 14/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 GLAMIS ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3PF | £155,000 | 09/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 258 WHINFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3EP | £142,000 | 05/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 9 ATHOLL CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 3PG | £95,000 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 258 WHINFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3EP | £150,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 KILMARNOCK ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3PN | £140,000 | 14/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 34 THE FIRS, DARLINGTON, DL1 3PH | £155,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 WREN AVENUE, DARLINGTON, DL1 2AZ | £155,000 | 09/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 FORFAR CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 3PR | £129,995 | 04/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 FORFAR CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 3PR | £130,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 TARANSAY WALK, DARLINGTON, DL1 3QH | £105,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 MOFFAT CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 3PP | £119,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 BALMORAL ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3PE | £148,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 THE FIRS, DARLINGTON, DL1 3PH | £167,000 | 31/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 WREN AVENUE, DARLINGTON, DL1 2AZ | £82,000 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 14 THE FIRS, DARLINGTON, DL1 3PH | £169,950 | 24/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 49 KILMARNOCK ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3PW | £118,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 5 ATHOLL CLOSE, DARLINGTON, DL1 3PG | £105,100 | 28/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 26 GLAMIS ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3PF | £159,950 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £103,367 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £143,620 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £147,500 (73 Semi-detached, DL1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -22%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £614/mo
- **Realistic:** £682/mo
- **Optimistic:** £750/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £449/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Sparrow Hall Drive, DL1 | £795/mo | 2 | 0.06 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Sparrow Hall Drive, DL1 | £725/mo | 2 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, Argyll Close, DL1 | £710/mo | 2 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Locomotive St, DL1 | £650/mo | 2 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Rymers Court, DL1 | £775/mo | 2 | 0.59 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Leyburn Road, DL1 | £795/mo | 2 | 0.77 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, North Road, DL1 | £700/mo | 2 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Vernon Gardens, DL1 | £675/mo | 2 | 0.79 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Mayfair Road, DL1 | £695/mo | 2 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Thompson St West, DL3 | £595/mo | 2 | 0.84 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Thompson Street West, DL3 | £625/mo | 2 | 0.85 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £704/mo (11 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.61% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £87,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £70,000

*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 £700/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £152/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.5%

*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:** £1,769/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 14.9%
- **10y growth:** 39.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Darlington; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 38.4%

## 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)