# 3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (NE20 9DS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 125 MIDDLE DRIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, PONTELAND, NORTHUMBERLAND NE20 9DS | | Price | £399,950 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Floor area | 125 m² | | Last sold | £393,000 Sep 2018 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 10/06/2028 - **Current heating cost:** £944/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,960 ### Recommendations - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - E (£60) - G (£350 - £450) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9698-7041-7266-5298-0970) ## Description This beautifully presented and appointed 3/4 bedroomed semi detached dormer bungalow, has been a much loved family home and offers considerable character and charm, within an enviable location on this highly sought after estate. With deceptively spacious accommodation, gas fired central heating and sealed unit double glazing, the Reception Hall leads to the 23' Lounge, with deep coved ceiling and French doors to the rear garden. The Dining Room also has a deep coved ceiling and bay to the front. There is a Study, which opens through to the Conservatory, with archway to the lounge and doors to the rear garden. The Breakfasting Kitchen is fitted with a range of hand painted wall and base units, with electric Leisure range style cooker with extractor over and bay to the front. The Utility/Side Hall has plumbing for a washer and stable style door to the side. Bedroom 1 is to the front. The family Bathroom/WC is fitted with a contemporary white suite with modern chrome fittings comprising wc with concealed cistern, vanity unit with wash basin and 'P' shaped bath with shower mixer, separate mains shower and curved screen. Stairs lead from the hall to the First Floor Landing with storage cupboards and Velux roof light. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are both doubles, have fitted wardrobes and are to the rear. There is a Shower/WC with low level wc, wall mounted wash basin and shower cubicle with mains shower unit. The Double Garage is detached with 2 sets of double doors, electric lights, power points and storage area. Externally, the Front Garden is mainly gravelled with ample parking, planted borders and is screened with mature shrubs and trees to the front. Double gates to the side lead to the garage and additional parking area to the rear. The delightful Rear Garden is South facing, with a patio with lawn beyond and a range of plants and shrubs, beyond which there is a further, long lawned and very private garden, perfect for family use. **Reception Hall** - **Lounge** - 7.19m x 4.01m (23'7 x 13'2) - **Study** - 2.82m x 2.44m (9'3 x 8') - **Conservatory** - 3.28m x 2.49m (10'9 x 8'2) - **Dining Room/Bedroom 4** - 3.66m x 4.57m (into bay) (12' x 15' (into bay)) - **Breakfasting Kitchen** - 2.74m x 4.70m (into bay) (9' x 15'5 (into bay)) - **Utility/Side Hall** - **Bedroom 1** - 3.86m x 3.73m (12'8 x 12'3) - **Bathroom/Wc** - 2.29m x 2.13m (7'6 x 7') - **First Floor Landing** - **Bedroom 2** - 3.73m x 3.00m (12'3 x 9'10) - **Bedroom 3** - 4.01m x 2.44m (13'2 x 8') - **Shower/Wc** - 2.41m x 1.91m (7'11 x 6'3) - **Double Garage** - 5.99m x 5.23m (19'8 x 17'2) - ## Property Photos - ![P1320189.JPG](/listings/photos/73409681/1297999) - P1320189.JPG - ![P1320131.JPG](/listings/photos/73409681/1298003) - P1320131.JPG - ![P1320134.JPG](/listings/photos/73409681/1298005) - P1320134.JPG - ![P1320137.JPG](/listings/photos/73409681/1298008) - P1320137.JPG - ![P1320152.JPG](/listings/photos/73409681/1298011) - P1320152.JPG - ![P1320155.JPG](/listings/photos/73409681/1298018) - P1320155.JPG - ![P1320158.JPG](/listings/photos/73409681/1298025) - P1320158.JPG - ![P1320161.JPG](/listings/photos/73409681/1298028) - P1320161.JPG - ![P1320143.JPG](/listings/photos/73409681/1298031) - P1320143.JPG - ![P1320164.JPG](/listings/photos/73409681/1298033) - P1320164.JPG - ![P1320170.JPG](/listings/photos/73409681/1298035) - P1320170.JPG - ![P1320173.JPG](/listings/photos/73409681/1298037) - P1320173.JPG - ![P1320167.JPG](/listings/photos/73409681/1298039) - P1320167.JPG - ![P1320186.JPG](/listings/photos/73409681/1298041) - P1320186.JPG - ![P1320180.JPG](/listings/photos/73409681/1298043) - P1320180.JPG - ![P1320174.JPG](/listings/photos/73409681/1298045) - P1320174.JPG - ![P1320183.JPG](/listings/photos/73409681/1298047) - P1320183.JPG - ![P1320177.JPG](/listings/photos/73409681/1298048) - P1320177.JPG ## Floorplans - ![floor plan.jpg](/listings/photos/73409681/1298050) - floor plan.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/73409681/1298053) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #4288486 - **Address:** 125 Middle Drive, Ponteland, NE20 9DS - **Certificate Issued:** 16/06/2008 - **Work Completed:** 24/11/2006 - **Items:** 2 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #14077851 - **Address:** 125 Middle Drive, Ponteland, NE20 9DS - **Certificate Issued:** 21/06/2020 - **Work Completed:** 01/06/2020 - **Items:** 15 window(s), 3 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 125 MIDDLE DRIVE, PONTELAND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE20 9DS | £393,000 | 07/09/2018 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 119 MIDDLE DRIVE, PONTELAND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE20 9DS | £430,000 | 16/06/2023 | Detached | | 1 OLD STATION COURT, PONTELAND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE20 9NT | £355,000 | 03/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 109 MIDDLE DRIVE, PONTELAND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE20 9DS | £552,000 | 04/10/2022 | Detached | | 17 OLD STATION COURT, PONTELAND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE20 9NT | £320,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 168 MIDDLE DRIVE, PONTELAND, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE20 9DT | £460,000 | 01/03/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £491,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £378,333 (3 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £288,321 (8 Semi-detached, NE20, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +38.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Northumberland). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £611/mo - **Realistic:** £679/mo - **Optimistic:** £747/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Northumberland (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £529/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.17% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £84,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £67,900 *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:** £3,200/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -14% - **10y growth:** 1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Northumberland; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 6.3% - **5y growth (index):** 24.5% - **10y growth (index):** 47.3% ## 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)