# 3 bedroom cottage for sale (NE61 5BB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 5 WEST CHEVINGTON FARM COTTAGES, MORPETH, WEST CHEVINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND NE61 5BB |
| Price | £179,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £178,000 Jul 2016 |

## 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.

## Property Photos

- ![External  (Main)](/listings/photos/57915926/639277) - External  (Main)
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/57915926/639280) - Kitchen
- ![Rear Views](/listings/photos/57915926/639282) - Rear Views
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/57915926/639283) - Lounge
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/57915926/639284) - Bathroom
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/57915926/639285) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/57915926/639286) - Bedroom Two
- ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/57915926/639287) - Shower Room

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Rating ](/listings/photos/57915926/639288) - Energy Rating 

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 WEST CHEVINGTON FARM COTTAGES, WEST CHEVINGTON, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 5BB | £178,000 | 26/07/2016 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| WEST CHEVINGTON FARM 17, WEST CHEVINGTON, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE61 5BB | £275,881 | 16/01/2023 | Detached |

**Area average:** £275,881 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £468,767 (48 Detached, NE61, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -61.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £604/mo
- **Realistic:** £671/mo
- **Optimistic:** £738/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:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £83,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £67,100

*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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 0.6%
- **10y growth:** 32.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 1.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 41.8%

## 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)