# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (NE23 3GN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Fonteyn Place, Cramlington, NE23, NE23 3GN | | Price | £280,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Last sold | £65,950 | ## Description **PERFECT FAMILY HOME WITH BEAUTIFUL GARDENS** - A lovely light and airy, 3 bedroom, detached property positioned on a generous corner plot at the end of a quiet cul de sac, in the much-favoured Northburn area of Cramlington. The property is: built in brick, with a tiled roof, full uPVC double glazing, conservatory extension, garage, extensive driveway parking for a number of cars, all mains services are connected and this is all wrapped up with a lovely front and beautifully planted private and secure rear garden with patio area. This much-loved home has the benefit of a recently updated kitchen, utility room, family bathroom and en-suite, some simple cosmetic upgraded would enable the purchaser to create a perfect modern-day home. The property is in close proximity to local facilities, including excellent schools, and transport links and is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers. Cramlington is a popular town located within easy commuting distance of the Tyneside conurbation. The shopping offer in Cramlington is large and varied, with national supermarkets and chain stores clustered around the Manor Walks shopping development, which also features a cinema and a leisure centre. Cramlington was planned as a new town and features interconnected footpaths and cycle paths throughout, connecting the various estates and the multitude of green spaces. The town also hosts excellent schools including the excellent High School of Cramlington Learning Village, doctors surgeries, sports clubs, public houses and restaurants, and is connected to Newcastle and beyond via the road network and Cramlington's own train station. Looking at the property from the front there is an extensive block paved driveway which curves to the right, with a garage behind, offering plenty of space to accommodate a number of vehicles. The gardens are beautifully manicured offering privacy planting and mature borders planted out with bushes and shrubs. There is a focal lawn area with mature tree. To the right of the garage there is gated access through to the rear garden. There is a pleasant leafy backdrop to the property offering privacy and screening. The property is not over looked to the rear. Entering the property through the uPVC part glazed door and straight into the hallway which has a window over the front elevation offering natural lighting and a large storage cupboard perfect for outdoor attire. Behind the cupboard there are stairs up to the bedroom and bathroom accommodation and a part glazed door off to the left through to the lounge. The lounge is a super spacious room with a large window over the front elevation making this a nice, light and airy family space. It  benefits from a feature fire offering a focal point and a cosy spot for chilly evenings at home. From here there is an arched opening to the dining room, where there is space for a good-sized table and chairs. Again, we have plenty of natural light from both the front and the rear elevations. Straight ahead there is a pair of French doors, which bring the ‘outside in’ and open through to the conservatory. To the right there is a door flowing through to the kitchen. The kitchen has recently undergone an upgrade and boasts quality fixtures and fittings, plenty of wall and base units which are in a high gloss cashmere finish with chrome handles, alongside a complimentary black starlight granite worktop. There is an under mounted ceramic sink with a mixer tap, built in double oven, four burner induction hob with extraction unit over and a glass splashback. A large window to the rear elevation offers natural light which is enhanced by spotlights to the ceiling. Opposite the window is a door to a walk-in pantry, and at the far end of the kitchen, a further door through to the utility room. The utility room benefits from the same extensive upgrade that the kitchen has seen and has an integral fridge/freezer, plumbing for a washing machine and further storage. To the right there is a door through to a downstairs WC. A door to the left out to the rear garden. Back though the kitchen and dining room to the conservatory. The conservatory is a fabulous addition to the living space and allows for all year-round enjoyment of the gardens. There is plenty of space for a suite of furniture and French doors opening onto the patio. The rear garden is a feature of this property and has a lovely country garden feel to it. There is a generous flagged patio area across the rear of the property providing options for seating and/or al fresco dining in the warmer months.  The garden is fully fenced and benefits from privacy screening with mature trees to the back elevation. It boasts some lovely mature planting of shrubs, trees and bushes with a central lawn area. This provides for a safe and secure space for pets and children to explore in safety with a side access gate leading around to the front elevation. Back through the property and up the stairs to the three bedrooms, master being en-suite, and family bathroom. The first room off to the left is a good-sized bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a built-in cupboard. It offers space for a bed and bedside furniture, with an outlook over the front elevation. Next to this we have the lovely master bedroom which benefits from a freshly upgraded en-suite shower room. The bedroom offers plenty of space for a king-sized bed and features built-in wardrobes, a window to the peaceful rear elevation, and a door through to the en-suite. The stylish, contemporary style en-suite shower room benefits from a white suite comprising of a large walk-in shower cubicle with glass splash screen, a low level close coupled WC and a shaped washbasin which is mounted on a unit. The walls are covered in an neutral tile with feature tiling behind the shower. The styling is complete with a chrome wall hung ladder effect radiator and lighting is offered with a modesty window to the rear, enhanced by spotlights to the ceiling. The family shower room is next which has undergone an equal level of upgrade and now boasts a white suite comprised of a large walk-in shower cubicle with glass splash screen, a low level close coupled WC and a shaped washbasin which is mounted on a unit. The walls are covered in an oversized neutral tile with feature tiling behind the shower. The styling is complete with a chrome wall hung ladder effect radiator and lighting is offered with a modesty window to the rear, enhanced by spotlights to the ceiling. The final room upstairs is another good-sized double room which boasts fitted wardrobes and a built-in cupboard and has a window to the front elevation. All in all, we have a fabulous family home positioned in a great location which is light and airy and further boasts a garage, conservatory, driveway parking, lovely front and rear gardens, is neutrally decorated and ready to move in to. Situated in a highly regarded part of Cramlington with excellent access to shops, schools, green space and commuter links. Only a viewing can reveal all this fabulous home has to offer. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309960) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309963) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309964) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309965) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309967) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309969) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309971) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309974) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309976) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309977) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309978) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309979) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309980) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309981) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309983) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309985) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309986) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309987) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309988) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309989) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309991) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309992) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309993) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309994) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309995) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309997) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309998) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1309999) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310000) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310001) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310002) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310004) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310005) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310006) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310007) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310008) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310009) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310011) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310012) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310013) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310014) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310015) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310016) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310018) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310019) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310020) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310021) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310022) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310023) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310024) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310025) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310026) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165097001/1310027) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/165097001/1310028) - Floorplan 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 20 FONTEYN PLACE, CRAMLINGTON, BLYTH VALLEY, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3GN | £155,000 | 02/08/2004 | Semi-detached | | 20 FONTEYN PLACE, CRAMLINGTON, BLYTH VALLEY, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3GN | £63,000 | 31/03/2000 | Semi-detached | | 20 FONTEYN PLACE, CRAMLINGTON, BLYTH VALLEY, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3GN | £59,950 | 09/08/1996 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 17 FONTEYN PLACE, CRAMLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3GN | £287,000 | 09/12/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 2 FONTEYN PLACE, CRAMLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3GN | £177,000 | 13/10/2025 | Semi-detached | | 14 BRUNTON WAY, CRAMLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3QZ | £295,000 | 25/07/2025 | Detached | | 14 BRUNTON WAY, CRAMLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3QZ | £295,000 | 25/07/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 4 FONTEYN PLACE, CRAMLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3GN | £270,000 | 29/08/2024 | Detached | | 8 ARLINGTON GROVE, CRAMLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3GZ | £225,000 | 12/05/2023 | Detached | | 2 ELLERTON WAY, CRAMLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3HX | £355,000 | 02/05/2023 | Detached | | WEST HOLME FARM ROAD, HARTFORD, CRAMLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3AU | £575,000 | 11/10/2022 | Detached | | 1 SEFTON COURT, CRAMLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3LR | £485,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached | | WEST VIEW FARM ROAD, HARTFORD, CRAMLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3AU | £315,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached | | 30 BRUNTON WAY, CRAMLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3QZ | £200,000 | 18/03/2022 | Detached | | 6 ARLINGTON GROVE, CRAMLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3GZ | £232,500 | 31/01/2022 | Detached | | 23 ANNFIELD ROAD, CRAMLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3GY | £267,500 | 26/11/2021 | Detached | | 3 ELLERTON WAY, CRAMLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3HX | £210,000 | 19/11/2021 | Detached | | 25 FERN AVENUE, CRAMLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3GL | £375,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached | | 9 ANNFIELD ROAD, CRAMLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3GY | £257,500 | 06/08/2021 | Detached | | 9 ANNFIELD ROAD, CRAMLINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE23 3GY | £257,500 | 06/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £244,667 (3 sales) **Area average:** £310,357 (14 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £330,829 (46 Detached, NE23, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -15.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Northumberland). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £611/mo - **Realistic:** £679/mo - **Optimistic:** £747/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Northumberland (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £529/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, Ormston St, NE23 | £725/mo | 3 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, Langton Drive, NE23 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Millbrook Road, NE23 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Kendal Drive, NE23 | £825/mo | 3 | 0.6 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Axminster Close, NE23 | £925/mo | 3 | 0.64 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Fareham Way, NE23 | £900/mo | 3 | 0.86 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed End Terrace, Oakley Drive, NE23 | £885/mo | 3 | 1.01 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £951/mo (7 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £90,000 *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 £900/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 25.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-318/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.7% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 12.5% - **10y growth:** 17.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Northumberland; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.2% - **5y growth (index):** 22.8% - **10y growth (index):** 43.4% ## 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)