# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (DL3 0HU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 65 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL3 0HU | | Price | £99,950 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £99,950 Dec 2020 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 10/09/2030 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £21,750 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - T2 (£400 - £900) - 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/8830-7021-7720-0249-5296) ## Description This spacious TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMED MID TERRACE residence has it all. Boasting an extended kitchen. Conservatory, enjoying the views of the large rear garden. And in addition there are two reception rooms and a garage providing off street parking. Situated in the popular Harrowgate Hill area of Darlington which is ideally placed with local amenities, schooling and excellent transport links to the A1M and the A66 towards teesside. The property is in ready to move into order and must be viewed to be appreciated. Warmed by gas central heating and having the benefit of double glazing throughout. A brief summary of the accommodation that is on offer is as follows. Entrance vestibule opening into the reception hallway with staircase to the first floor. The lounge has a bay window to the front aspect with feature fire surround, the dining room opens directly to the kitchen extension which has been fitted with a range of beech cabinets with contrasting work surfaces and there is a host of integrated appliances. The conservatory is of a good size with french doors opening directly to the rear garden. The bathroom/WC has an electric Tritan over the bath shower. To the first floor there are two double bedrooms and the attic area has a pull down ladder and velux window. Externally the forecourt to the front is enclosed and there is a large rear garden that has been lovingly planned and maintained by the current owner having an abundance of established flowers and shrubs and attracting a great deal of sunshine, with a paved patio seating area. To the rear of the garden there is a brick built garage measuring 18'08 x 9'04 which has an up and over door and water tap, it is accessed via the rear cobbled service lane. **Entrance Vestibule** - Upvc entrance door opening into the vestibule which in turn opens into the reception hallway which has a staircase to the first floor. **Lounge** - 3.99m x 3.12m (13'01 x 10'03) - With high ceilings and deep coving, there is laminate flooring and attractive feature fire surround to the chimney breast with gas fire and two alcoves. **Dining Room** - 4.27m x 3.25m (14'00 x 10'08) - A further reception room having a handy walk in understairs storage cupboard again with laminate flooring, two alcoves to the chimney breast and there is the original picture rail and a featured ceiling rose. The dining room opens directly into the kitchen. **Kitchen** - 5.21m x 3.35m (17'01 x 11'00) - The well planned kitchen boasts an ample range of beech effect wall, floor and drawer cabinets which are complimented by contrasting black matt work surfaces, there is an island to the centre with USB charging point and the integrated appliances included are electric double oven, electric hob, extractor hood and fridge freezer. And there are illuminated display cabinets. In addition there is plumbing for an automatic washing machine and the light floods in from the two velux windows. There is under floor heating. **Conservatory** - 3.33m x 3.38m (10'11 x 11'01 ) - UPVC framed and well proportioned, there are french doors opening into the rear patio and enjoying views of the rear garden beyond and the floor has been tiled. **Downstairs Bathroom/Wc** - Fitted with a contrasting cream suite to include safety panel bath which has electric over the bath tritan shower. In addition there is a WC, pedestal handbasin and a heated towel rail and the room benefits from under floor heating and a velux window. **First Floor** - **Landing** - Accessing the two double bedrooms. **Bedroom One** - 3.15m x 3.18m (10'04 x 10'05) - A large double bedroom overlooking the front aspect with built in storage cupboard and one alcove to the chimney breast, there is access to the attic from bedroom one. The attic itself has a pull down ladder and is fully boarded with velux window. **Bedroom Two** - 3.73m x 3.38m (12'03 x 11'01) - A further well proportioned double bedroom having the advantage of overlooking the gardens to the rear. **Externally** - The forecourt is enclosed by a brick built wall with single gate. The rear garden itself is of a particularly good size and is a delight with having been well stocked with an array of established flowering, trees shrubs and flowers attracting a great deal of sunlight and being quite private. There is a paved patio seating area, lawn and path leading down to the single garage. Garage measuring 18'08 x 9'04 with an up and over door and is accessed via cobbled service lane to the rear. ## Property Photos - ![EXTERNALLY](/listings/photos/73160007/1317523) - EXTERNALLY - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/73160007/1317525) - KITCHEN - ![CONSERVATORY](/listings/photos/73160007/1317527) - CONSERVATORY - ![EXTERNALLY](/listings/photos/73160007/1317529) - EXTERNALLY - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/73160007/1317531) - LOUNGE - ![DINING ROOM](/listings/photos/73160007/1317533) - DINING ROOM - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/73160007/1317535) - KITCHEN - ![CONSERVATORY](/listings/photos/73160007/1317537) - CONSERVATORY - ![BEDROOM ONE](/listings/photos/73160007/1317539) - BEDROOM ONE - ![BEDROOM TWO](/listings/photos/73160007/1317541) - BEDROOM TWO - ![BEDROOM ONE](/listings/photos/73160007/1317543) - BEDROOM ONE - ![BEDROOM TWO](/listings/photos/73160007/1317544) - BEDROOM TWO - ![DINING ROOM](/listings/photos/73160007/1317547) - DINING ROOM - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/73160007/1317549) - LOUNGE - ![EXTERNALLY](/listings/photos/73160007/1317551) - EXTERNALLY - ![EXTERNALLY](/listings/photos/73160007/1317552) - EXTERNALLY - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/73160007/1317554) - KITCHEN - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/73160007/1317556) - KITCHEN - ![BEDROOM ONE](/listings/photos/73160007/1317560) - BEDROOM ONE - ![EXTERNALLY](/listings/photos/73160007/1317564) - EXTERNALLY - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/73160007/1317569) - KITCHEN - ![EXTERNALLY](/listings/photos/73160007/1317572) - EXTERNALLY ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/73160007/1317575) - EE Rating - ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/73160007/1317577) - EI Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #6932316 - **Address:** 65 Longfield Road, Darlington, DL3 0HU - **Certificate Issued:** 09/11/2009 - **Work Completed:** 17/10/2009 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #6263020 - **Address:** 65 Longfield Road, Darlington, DL3 0HU - **Certificate Issued:** 19/01/2009 - **Work Completed:** 15/12/2008 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #395095 - **Address:** 65 Longfield Road, Darlington, DL3 0HU - **Certificate Issued:** 08/08/2003 - **Work Completed:** 08/01/2003 - **Items:** 5 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 65 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £99,950 | 11/12/2020 | Terraced | | 65 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £36,000 | 08/01/2000 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 116 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER | £123,000 | 28/01/2026 | Terraced | | 50 CROSBY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HD | £76,000 | 09/01/2026 | Terraced | | 92 THOMPSON STREET WEST, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HQ | £105,000 | 05/01/2026 | Terraced | | 4 VAUGHAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HA | £80,000 | 10/11/2025 | Terraced | | 44 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HE | £105,000 | 14/08/2025 | Terraced | | 98 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER | £66,500 | 31/03/2025 | Terraced | | 33A BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HE | £130,000 | 21/03/2025 | Terraced | | [Same street] 75 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £109,000 | 28/08/2024 | Terraced | | [Same street] 69 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £120,000 | 04/07/2024 | Terraced | | [Same street] 39 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £91,700 | 23/02/2024 | Terraced | | 8 GARDEN PLACE, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HF | £57,000 | 14/11/2023 | Terraced | | 68 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER | £75,000 | 06/11/2023 | Terraced | | 463 NORTH ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3BN | £144,000 | 06/10/2023 | Terraced | | 104 BENSHAM ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3DQ | £85,000 | 30/08/2023 | Terraced | | 1 CROSBY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HD | £75,000 | 25/08/2023 | Terraced | | 54 LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0EY | £80,000 | 28/07/2023 | Terraced | | 54 LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0EY | £78,000 | 28/07/2023 | Terraced | | 443 NORTH ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3BN | £159,000 | 25/05/2023 | Terraced | | 165 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HS | £99,000 | 17/05/2023 | Terraced | | 11C LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ET | £84,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced | | 108 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER | £82,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced | | 20 LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ET | £83,500 | 21/12/2022 | Terraced | | 155 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HS | £135,000 | 19/12/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 61 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £100,000 | 12/12/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 45 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £62,500 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 29 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £110,000 | 07/10/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 51 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £65,000 | 23/05/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 43 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £96,000 | 10/12/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 53 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £66,000 | 20/08/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £91,133 (9 sales) **Area average:** £96,100 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £112,729 (76 Terraced, DL3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -11.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Darlington). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £608/mo - **Realistic:** £676/mo - **Optimistic:** £744/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, Locomotive St, DL1 | £650/mo | 2 | 0.64 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £650/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.65% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £81,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £65,000 *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 £650/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 12.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £166/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.9% *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:** £1,281/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -24.6% - **10y growth:** 30.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Darlington; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.7% - **5y growth (index):** 20.5% - **10y growth (index):** 38.2% ## 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)