# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (NE61 5JU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | RED GABLES, MORPETH, CRESSWELL, NORTHUMBERLAND NE61 5JU | | Price | £700,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | F | | Floor area | 243 m² | | Last sold | £655,000 Mar 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 25/07/2027 - **Current heating cost:** £1,674/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £7,960 ### Recommendations - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - E (£60) - G (£350 - £450) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0254-2836-7935-9223-6721) ## Description This substantial four bedroom detached home occupies a mature and generous plot within the coastal village of Cresswell, Northumberland. With a large open grass area to the front and within walking distance of the beach, the property benefits from fabulous views of the sea to the front. Red Gables offers everything and more a family could want and need from a property with well-proportioned family accommodation, mature private garden including substantial covered decking area with power and lighting, ideal for entertaining outside on a summers evening, external gym, office block and ample parking with double garage to the rear. Red Gables named from the obvious red gable style roof, is set in the very heart of this lovely historical seaside village over looking the church green and out towards Cresswell beach which stretches nearly 7 miles long with lovely golden sands towards Druridge Bay. The village is steeped in history, going back over three hundred years and has a fantastic community feel for families with a good range of small local family run businesses and good local schools, a bird watching area with Cresswell pond and bird hide nearby, attracting an abundance of rare birds. With a community of about 200 residents on the North East Coast sitting at the southern edge of Druridge Bay, the coastline here is one of the best in Northumberland whilst being within easy reach of all the attractions that Northumberland has to offer. The property is located not far from the A1 for travelling North and South as well as coastal connecting roads which lead into other popular Northumberland towns of Alnmouth, Amble, Alnwick and then onto the Scottish borders. The property benefits from double glazing and gas central heating throughout and briefly comprises of: grand entrance hallway open plan to the dining hall and conservatory, kitchen, lounge, snug, bar and downstairs WC all follow. To the first floor is a good sized master suite with dressing area and ensuite, the second bedroom which also benefits from a dressing room and ensuite, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom/WC. Externally to the rear is a gymnasium with a good sized storage area and to the side of the property is an office with storage space to either side. This would be perfect for those who work or run a business from home. Also to the rear is a well established, mature and excellent sized garden with raised decked area, perfect for entertaining. To the front entrance is onto a gravelled driveway with ample off street parking providing access to the double garage. A property as substantial as this one with sea views are rare to the market and we would recommend viewing at the earliest convenience to appreciate all this property has to offer. Tenure: Freehold EPC Rating: D Council Tax Band: F ## Property Photos - ![Photo 8](/listings/photos/90374210/696134) - Photo 8 - ![Photo 1](/listings/photos/90374210/696137) - Photo 1 - ![Photo 11](/listings/photos/90374210/696140) - Photo 11 - ![Photo 7](/listings/photos/90374210/696143) - Photo 7 - ![Photo 2](/listings/photos/90374210/696145) - Photo 2 - ![Photo 10](/listings/photos/90374210/696147) - Photo 10 - ![Photo 4](/listings/photos/90374210/696150) - Photo 4 - ![Photo 3](/listings/photos/90374210/696152) - Photo 3 - ![Photo 5](/listings/photos/90374210/696154) - Photo 5 - ![Photo 9](/listings/photos/90374210/696157) - Photo 9 - ![Photo 12](/listings/photos/90374210/696160) - Photo 12 - ![Photo 6](/listings/photos/90374210/696163) - Photo 6 ## Floorplans - ![floorplan](/listings/photos/90374210/696166) - floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/90374210/696169) - Energy Performance Certificate ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | RED GABLES, CRESSWELL, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 5JU | £655,000 | 17/03/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 ST BARTHOLOMEWS CLOSE, CRESSWELL, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 5JX | £418,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £418,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £468,767 (48 Detached, NE61, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +49.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Northumberland). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £604/mo - **Realistic:** £671/mo - **Optimistic:** £738/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Northumberland (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £758/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.1% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £83,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £67,100 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,881/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -6.8% - **10y growth:** 32.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Northumberland; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.8% - **5y growth (index):** 22.3% - **10y growth (index):** 41.8% ## 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)