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5 WEST CHEVINGTON FARM COTTAGES

MORPETH, WEST CHEVINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND NE61 5BB

3 beds 2 baths 1,238 sq ft Listed 19 Feb 2016 (-3771d)

£179,950

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External (Main) Kitchen Rear Views Lounge Bathroom Bedroom 1 Bedroom Two Shower Room

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Property details

Floor area

115 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£178,000 Jul 2016

Price per m²

£1,565/m²

Local average

£468,767 (-61.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,155 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • THREE BEDROOM COTTAGE
  • GARDENS AND DRIVEWAY
  • FULLY REFURBISHED
  • IDEAL HOLIDAY HOME
  • VACANT POSSESSION
  • SEMI RURAL LOCATION

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Groves offer to the market this newly renovated end terraced cottage within a small development of similar properties in West Chevington, Northumberland. This property briefly comprises of - Lounge, fitted dining kitchen with appliances, hallway, ground floor bedroom and bathroom. The first floor has a further two double bedrooms and another well equipped bathroom. There are gardens to the front with a gravelled driveway for 2 cars and rear garden with pleasant views to the rear. Having recently undergone complete renovation this cottage could be an excellent holiday home or let located within 10 minutes drive of the beautiful Druridge Bay coastine and Country Parks. Road links to the A1 trunk road and A1068 coastal route are easily accessible, while nearby villages have a range of amenities.
Offered with no upper chain, contact Groves to arrange a viewing on 01670 504400.
Energy rating D.
Entrance
External door into -
Lounge 6.95m (22'10) x 4.43m (14'6)
Double glazed windows to the front and rear aspects, radiator, TV aerial point, wood effect flooring and stairs leading to the first floor landing.
Kitchen Diner 4.38m (14'4) x 4.19m (13'9)
Double glazed windows to the front and rear, radiator, wall mounted central heating boiler, range of fitted base units with wood effect roll top work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink drainer unit, integral appliances including an oven, ceramic hob with chimney style extractor hood over, fridge and freezer, dish washer. Tiled floor.
Hall
Upvc stable door to rear garden, tiled floor.
Ground Floor Bathroom
Double glazed window, heated towel rail, suite comprising of a low level WC, wash hand basin in unit, bath and separate shower. Tiled walls and flooring.
Ground floor Bedroom 4.4m (14'5) x 2.33m (7'8)
Double glazed window and radiator.
First Floor Landing
With double glazed window, radiator and access to -
Bedroom Two 4.3m (14'1) x 3.58m (11'9)
Double glazed window, storage cupboard and radiator.
Bedroom Three 3.62m (11'11) x 2.72m (8'11)
Double glazed window to rear and radiator.
Shower Room
Velux roof window, heated towel rail, low level WC and wash hand basin into units, mains shower in glazed cubicle. Tiled walls and floor.
Gardens
The property has a garden area and gravelled drive to the front. The rear is enclosed garden an open aspect views beyond and a wood decked area.
Parking
Double driveway to front.
Viewings
Strictly through Groves Residential on 01670 504 400
Disclaimer
Groves Residential for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property, whose agents are, give notice that, i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of the intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for the use and occupation and other details are given without responsibility, and any intending purchaser or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves, by inspection or otherwise, as to the correctness of each of them iii) no person in the employment of Groves Residential has any authority to make or to give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property. The vendor does not give warranty as to the age, quality, state, condition or fitness of the property which must be taken by the purchaser with all faults and imperfections. Any areas, measurements or distance referred to as given as a GUIDE ONLY and are NOT precise. Purchasers or lessees must rely on their own enquiries. Any suggestions of orientation is offered as a guide only and should not be relied upon.

Listed by

Morpeth

Groves Residential

Reference: 57915926

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 11/02/2016

Expiry date: 10/02/2026 (expired)

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 26/07/2016 (9 years ago) £178,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
WEST CHEVINGTON FARM 17, WEST CHEVINGTON, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 5BB £275,881 16/01/2023 Detached

Area average: £275,881 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 0.6%
10y growth 32.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Northumberland. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.8%
5y (index) 22.3%
10y (index) 41.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Northumberland. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £604/mo
Realistic £671/mo
Optimistic £738/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Northumberland.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northumberland: £529/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Roundabout 1.8 miles
Bus stop Widdrington Vill, Roundbout 1.8 miles
Shop The Co-operative Food 2.2 miles
Train station Widdrington 2.2 miles
Train station Acklington 2.6 miles
Hospital Northgate Hospital 6.4 miles
Hospital St George's Hospital 6.5 miles
University Blyth Marine Station 11.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Red Row Primary School Primary 2.0 miles Good — 4 Mar 2013
Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Good — 17 Mar 2015
Broomhill Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Good — 1 Nov 2011
Felton Church of England Primary School Primary 3.5 miles Good — 27 Jun 2013
Tritlington Church of England First School Primary 3.9 miles Good — 15 Jun 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.37%
Max investor price (0.8%) £83,875
Target investor price (1%) £67,100
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).