# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (MK5 7HJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 1 CHARTLEY COURT, MILTON KEYNES, SHENLEY BROOK END, MILTON KEYNES MK5 7HJ |
| Price | £310,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £305,000 Apr 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 06/03/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £381/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0530-0050-8227-2487-1200)

## Description

Located in the ever-desirable Shenley Brook End area of Milton Keynes, this well-presented two-bedroom semi-detached home offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors alike. Ideally positioned just a short drive from Milton Keynes Central train station and the city centre, the property also benefits from close proximity to a range of highly sought-after schooling.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises two well-proportioned bedrooms on the first floor. The main bedroom enjoys the added benefit of an en-suite shower room, complemented by a separate family bathroom.

On the ground floor, a welcoming entrance hall leads through to a comfortable living room, which in turn opens onto a kitchen-diner at the rear—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.

Externally, the property boasts both front and rear gardens, with the added convenience of a garage and driveway parking positioned to the side of the house.

Offered to the market with no onward chain, this attractive home combines a desirable location with practical living space and excellent transport links, making it a must-see.

Energy rating: C

Council Tax Band: C

**Entrance Hall** - Double glazed door to front.  Stairs to first floor landing.  Radiator

**Living Room** - 4.44 x 2.83 (14'6" x 9'3") - Double glazed window to front.   Radiator.  Television and internet point.  Understairs cupboard.  Door to kitchen/diner.

**Kitchen/Diner** - 3.83 x 2.60 (12'6" x 8'6") - Double glazed window and door to rear.  Wall and base units with worksurfaces and sink drainer unit.   Electric cooker point.  Plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine.  Radiator.  Wall mounted combination boiler.

**First Floor Landing** - Stairs from entrance hall.  Access to loft space.

**Bedroom One** - 3.62 x 2.84 (11'10" x 9'3") - Double glazed window to front.  Radiator.  Fitted and built in wardrobe.  Door to ensuite.

**Ensuite** - Double glazed window to front.   Three piece suite comprising shower cubicle with shower, wash hand basin and close coupled wc.  Radiator.   Extractor fan.

**Bedroom Two** - 3.19 x 1.85 (10'5" x 6'0") - Double glazed window to rear.  Radiator.

**Bathroom** - Double glazed obscure window to rear.  Three piece suite comprising bath with mixer tap, wash hand basin and close coupled wc.  Radiator.  Extractor fan.

**Front Garden** - Laid to lawn with hardstanding driveway leading to garage.

**Rear Garden** - Laid to lawn with patio area.

**Garage** - Up and over door to front.

All measurements are approximate. 

The area measurements are taken from the government EPC register.

The mention of appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order.  Please note that any services, heating systems or appliances have not been tested and no warranty can be given or implied as to their working order.  MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL - The Mortgage Store can provide you with up to the minute information on all available rates.  To arrange an appointment, telephone this office  YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR OTHER LOANS SECURED ON IT. Full quotation available on request.  A suitable life policy may be required.  Loans subject to status.  Minimum age 18.

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## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/170202542/1750492) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #12784436
- **Address:** 1 Chartley Court, Shenley Brook End, MK5 7HJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 05/02/2018
- **Work Completed:** 12/01/2018
- **Items:** 6 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #14019502
- **Address:** 1 Chartley Court, Shenley Brook End, MK5 7HJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/03/2020
- **Work Completed:** 24/02/2020
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 CHARTLEY COURT, SHENLEY BROOK END, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 7HJ | £305,000 | 16/04/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 1 CHARTLEY COURT, SHENLEY BROOK END, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 7HJ | £149,000 | 03/10/2005 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 22 CRESSEY AVENUE, SHENLEY BROOK END, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 7EL | £355,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 6 EGERTON GATE, SHENLEY BROOK END, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 7HH | £450,000 | 06/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 67 CRESSEY AVENUE, SHENLEY BROOK END, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 7EL | £280,000 | 26/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 25 WHADDON ROAD, SHENLEY BROOK END, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 7AF | £79,500 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| DOVECOTE COTTAGES 12 CHURCH END ROAD, SHENLEY BROOK END, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 7AA | £400,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 75 CRESSEY AVENUE, SHENLEY BROOK END, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 7EL | £325,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 5 CHARTLEY COURT, SHENLEY BROOK END, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 7HJ | £375,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £375,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £314,917 (6 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £334,344 (16 Semi-detached, MK5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -7.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,206/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,340/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,474/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £922/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 Maisonette, Stafford Grove, MK5 | £2,800/mo | 2 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,800/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.9% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £350,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £280,000

*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 £2,800/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 10.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 9.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,274/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 17%

*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:** £5,254/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 61.1%
- **10y growth:** 25.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 0.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 34.3%

## Flood risk

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

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