# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (MK8 1AL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18 SHORTHORN DRIVE, MILTON KEYNES, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES MK8 1AL |
| Price | £570,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Floor area | 87 m² |
| Last sold | £413,246 Jun 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 09/06/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £312/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/9703-3009-7306-4655-8200)

## Description

**Plot 18 (The Alnwick)** - priced at £570,000

**About the Home**

The Alnwick’s layout has been thoughtfully considered to create **exquisite living standards** across three floors, ensuring that it is the perfect family home. 

To the ground floor, a **living room** and **open-plan kitchen and dining area** are placed on either side of a **bright entrance hall**, both spanning the length of the home. The attractive living room is accentuated by a wonderful **dual aspect**, flooding the room with **natural light**. Situated on the opposite end of the hallway, the open-plan kitchen and dining area boasts **French doors** extending the space outside. The kitchen comes fitted with **integrated appliances** and **stylish units**, creating a functional and visually appealing space to prepare food and spend family time together.  

The first floor is comprised of **two double bedrooms**, one of which benefits from **fitted wardrobes** and an **en suite**, with the bedroom 2 using the **modern family bathroom**.  

The two remaining bedrooms are found on the second floor, each complemented by **bay windows**. A **shower room** provides additional bathing facilities and is a welcome inclusion to a busy household. Each bathroom is fitted with premium **Roca sanitaryware**, **Bristan chrome brassware**, and **half-height tiling to the walls**.  

**Additional information**

Estate Management Charge: NoneInternal Area: 1404 sq. ft.Annual service charge: NoneCouncil tax band: TBCTenure: Freehold

The additional information provided for council tax, service charges and ground rents (where applicable) is only an estimation. Please check with your Sales Advisor for more specific details.

**About the Development**

Bellway at Whitehouse Park is a brand new development of homes in Whitehouse, close to Milton Keynes. Comprised of 2-bedroom apartments alongside 2, 3, and 4-bedroom houses, this development will appeal to first-time buyers and families, with the latter also served by the on-site Whitehouse Primary School. CMK train station can be reached in under 10 minutes by car, giving residents convenient, regular access to London Euston and Birmingham International.

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**Why Buy With Bellway?**

At Bellway we have always built attractive and desirable new homes.  That's why we've become one of the five largest builders in Britain. But now there's even more reason to choose a Bellway home.

To make the whole process of selling and buying easier, we've put together a range of services to make your move as hassle free as possible.

**Express Mover**

**"We have a home to sell"**

Sell your home quicker with **no estate agent fees.**^

Our Intermediate Management Agent will work with a local estate agent to market your home at an agreed price.

You could soon be moving into your new dream home, start your journey with us today.

**This Sales Centre is open**

Our sales centre is open for drop-in visits. 

Should you wish to have dedicated time with our Sales Advisor, please book an appointment before visiting us.

**Sales office opening hours**

**Monday** 10:00 - 17:00

**Tuesday** 10:00 - 17:00

**Wednesday** 10:00 - 17:00

**Thursday** 10:00 - 19:00

**Friday** 10:00 - 17:00

**Saturday** 11:00 - 17:00

**Sunday** 11:00 - 17:00

^All offers apply to specific plots and selected developments only. Terms and conditions apply. Contact your Bellway sales advisor to find out more or see terms and conditions on our Bellway website. Express Mover and Part Exchange scheme offers are subject to status, availability and eligibility. Bellway reserve the right to refuse a Part Exchange. Any promoted offer is subject to contract. 10-year NHBC Buildmark policy. This includes deposit protection from exchange of contracts, a two-year builder warranty from legal completion, and then eight years of structural defects insurance cover.*

## Property Photos

- ![Showhome Photography](/listings/photos/161771846/637000) - Showhome Photography
- ![CGI](/listings/photos/161771846/637002) - CGI
- ![Showhome Photography](/listings/photos/161771846/637003) - Showhome Photography
- ![Showhome Photography](/listings/photos/161771846/637004) - Showhome Photography
- ![Showhome Photography](/listings/photos/161771846/637005) - Showhome Photography
- ![Showhome Photography](/listings/photos/161771846/637006) - Showhome Photography
- ![Showhome Photography](/listings/photos/161771846/637007) - Showhome Photography
- ![Showhome Photography](/listings/photos/161771846/637008) - Showhome Photography
- ![Showhome Photography](/listings/photos/161771846/637009) - Showhome Photography
- ![Showhome Photography](/listings/photos/161771846/637010) - Showhome Photography
- ![Showhome Photography](/listings/photos/161771846/637011) - Showhome Photography
- ![CGI Streetscene](/listings/photos/161771846/637013) - CGI Streetscene

## Floorplans

- ![Ground Floor Plan](/listings/photos/161771846/637014) - Ground Floor Plan
- ![First Floor Plan](/listings/photos/161771846/637016) - First Floor Plan
- ![Second Floor Plan](/listings/photos/161771846/637018) - Second Floor Plan

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 SHORTHORN DRIVE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1AL | £413,246 | 26/06/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 NELORE CLOSE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1AN | £500,000 | 16/01/2026 | Detached |
| 4 BEULAH GROVE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EJ | £610,000 | 25/03/2025 | Detached |
| 2 SHORTHORN DRIVE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1AL | £425,000 | 25/10/2024 | Detached |
| 82 HEREN LANE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1AU | £489,995 | 19/06/2023 | Detached |
| 4 BLUE ALBION LANE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1BR | £665,000 | 12/12/2022 | Detached |
| 15 CHEVIOT CRESCENT, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1ER | £430,000 | 02/11/2022 | Detached |
| 21 CHEVIOT CRESCENT, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1ER | £450,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 3 CANARIA CLOSE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EL | £735,000 | 28/09/2022 | Detached |
| 35 ANGUS WAY, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1AT | £625,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
| 7 BORERAY CLOSE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EZ | £654,995 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 3 ORKNEY WAY, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EU | £560,000 | 12/07/2022 | Detached |
| 13 CHEVIOT CRESCENT, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1ER | £579,950 | 01/07/2022 | Detached |
| 9 BORERAY CLOSE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EZ | £554,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 10 BORERAY CLOSE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EZ | £524,995 | 27/06/2022 | Detached |
| 8 BORERAY CLOSE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EZ | £654,995 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
| 43 SALORN WAY, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EG | £519,995 | 22/06/2022 | Detached |
| 20 BERRENDA AVENUE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1DZ | £270,000 | 22/06/2022 | Detached |
| 45 SALORN WAY, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EG | £609,995 | 10/06/2022 | Detached |
| 6 BORERAY CLOSE, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1EZ | £599,995 | 01/06/2022 | Detached |
| 24 MADURA GARDENS, WHITEHOUSE, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 1AP | £425,000 | 30/05/2022 | Detached |

**Area average:** £544,246 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £481,471 (21 Detached, MK8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +18.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,199/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,332/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,465/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,491/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Detached House, Proctor Rise, MK8 | £2,200/mo | 4 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent |
| 4 Bed Detached House, Clun Forest Way, MK8 | £600/mo | 4 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |
| 4 Bed Detached House, Downland, MK8 | £2,250/mo | 4 | 1.04 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,683/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £275,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £220,000

*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 £2,200/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 21.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-290/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.1%

*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:** £6,552/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -0.7%
- **10y growth:** 20.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Milton Keynes; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 30.4%

## Flood risk

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

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