# 3 bedroom end of terrace house for rent (DL5 7BP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 35 WILLOW CLOSE, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM DL5 7BP | | Price | £600 pcm | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Floor area | 79 m² | | Last sold | £205,995 Dec 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 30/11/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £270/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/9330-3669-8020-2702-1435) ## Description *images are for illustration purposes only, externals and internals are subject to change. Elder Gardens offers a mix of two and three-bedroom homes, available on the edge of Newton Aycliffe. Set in a peaceful semi-rural location, believe housing have a range of affordable properties to offer, built by Keepmoat at Elder Gardens. Elder Gardens features a range of contemporary two and three-bedroom homes, available through affordable rent, Rent to Buy and shared ownership. The perfect balance between beautiful woodland surrounding the homes and shops, schools, parks, leisure facilities and excellent transport links close by makes Elder Gardens the ideal place to find your next home. Rent to Buy is a government scheme that aims to help people in England step on to the housing ladder by offering affordable homes at a 20% discount below market rent for five years. The idea is that with a lower rent, you can save for a deposit to buy your home at the same time. You must fully meet the criteria to apply. Please refer to details below for guidance. Eligibility Criteria To reserve a Rent to Buy home you must: * Be at least 18 years old at the time of signing your tenancy agreement * Be a first-time buyer or returning to the market after a relationship breakdown * Not currently own another residential property * Be able to evidence you are working at the time of the initial letting * Have insufficient funds/deposit to purchase a property on the open market * Have the 'Right to Rent' in the UK (as defined by government guidelines) * Not have any outstanding credit issues and be able to pass a credit check. Please note if you have any CCJs or IVAs this will be an automatic refusal. FEES: There are no reservation fees or tenancy deposit. You will be required you pay your first months' rent upfront. Viewings Viewings will only be carried out once your application has been completed and you have been accepted following all checks. Please ensure you have the funds available for your first payment at the viewing as if you are happy to proceed as you may be required to begin your tenancy immediately. About this home Families will love the Bamburgh. From the entrance hall, you're greeted by a modern and spacious kitchen/diner. The dining area has more than enough room for a proper family-sized table. The lounge at the rear of the home is light and airy thanks to the French doors overlooking the garden. Head up the stairs and there are two great-sized bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom. But this home has a great treat waiting for you. On the second floor, there's a large master bedroom suite. An oasis of calm, it has a shower room and lots of handy storage. Features Stunning home spread over three-floors Spacious living room with French doors Modern kitchen/dining Handy ground floor WC Large family bathroom Master bedroom with en-suite Three storage cupboards Energy-saving features - all Keepmoat homes have a rating of EPC B or better 2-year fixtures and fittings warranty with Keepmoat 10-year structural warranty - first 2 years with Keepmoat, further 8 years with NHBC ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/132087950/178833) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/132087950/178834) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/132087950/178835) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/132087950/178836) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/132087950/178837) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/132087950/178838) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/132087950/178839) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/132087950/178840) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/132087950/178841) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/132087950/178842) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/132087950/178843) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/132087950/178844) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/132087950/178845) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/132087950/178846) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/132087950/178847) ## Floorplans - ![Ground Floor](/listings/photos/132087950/178848) - Ground Floor - ![First Floor](/listings/photos/132087950/178849) - First Floor - ![Second Floor](/listings/photos/132087950/178850) - Second Floor ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £698/mo - **Realistic:** £776/mo - **Optimistic:** £854/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Tyneside (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/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 Semi-Detached House, Kendrew Close, DL5 | £765/mo | 3 | 0.91 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £765/mo (1 listing)** ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £765/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1530% - **Monthly cashflow:** £661/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4559.6% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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:** £8/m² ## 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)