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For sale
£65,000

Shetland Drive, Darlington, DL1 3PZ

1bedroom
1bathroom
Flattype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 23 Sept 2026 · Darlington

How the price compares

This home£65,000
Median 1 bed in DL1£61k10 homes listed · £232 per sq ft
Difference+7%above the area median

Key features

  • Ground Floor Flat
  • Investment Opportunity
  • £7200 Annual Rental Income
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Leasehold
  • Council Tax Band - A
  • EPC Rating - C

About this home

Situated in the popular Whinfield area of Darlington, this well-presented one-bedroom ground floor flat has recently undergone a comprehensive refresh. Sold with a tenant in situ paying £600 per month, this is an ideal investment for any landlords looking to grow their portfolio.

The property benefits from a series of tasteful improvements, including a brand-new bathroom suite, fresh neutral decoration throughout, and newly fitted carpets.

The layout begins with a welcoming entrance hallway that features useful built-in storage cupboards, perfect for coats and everyday essentials. Leading off the hall, you will find a bright and airy living room, a modern three-piece bathroom, a kitchen, and a generous double bedroom offering comfortable living space.

Outside, the property further benefits from dedicated external storage, providing convenient space for outdoor gear or household extras. Situated in a highly convenient location, the flat is just a short distance from local amenities, well-regarded schools, a doctors' surgery, and excellent public transport links.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material information in property listings Guidance

PART A Local Authority – Darlington Borough Council Council Tax Band – A Tenure – Leasehold Lease Expiry Date: 21st January 3016 Maintenance Charge: £80 per month (£960 annually)

PART B Property Type – Ground floor flat Property Construction – Standard. Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls. Gas Supply – N/A Electricity supply – Mains. Water Supply – Mains (metered). Sewerage – Mains. Heating – Electric radiators. Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking – Communal car park with allocated spaces.

PART C Building Safety – (The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm). Restrictions – Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection. Selective licencing area – No Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction. Conservation Area – N/A Probate – N/A Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very low. Surface water: Very low. Coastal Erosion – N/A Protected Trees – N/A Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of. Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility. Mining Area – N/A

No other Material Information disclosures have been made by the vendor. This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing. However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so J W Wood cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions. Furthermore, J W Wood are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgement on our part about which parts are “Material Information” to be disclosed. If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you, please do seek verification from a legal advisor before committing to expenditure.

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Property details

Property type
Flat
Council tax band
A
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
989 years left
Service charge
£960 per year
Parking
Yes

Floorplan

Picture No. 12

Location

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  • North Road Station1.6 mi
  • Darlington Station2.2 mi
  • Dinsdale Station3.2 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in DL1 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £150k · terraced £110k · detached £230k · flat £78k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
10 Shetland Drive
Darlington DL1 3PZ
Terraced
Freehold
2 Jun 2026£79,000
14 Shetland Drive
Darlington DL1 3PZ
Terraced
Freehold
25 Oct 2024£80,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DL1

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£325£6,500 deposit · £58,500 loan
Stamp Duty£0England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by J W Wood, Darlington on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 23 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 23/09/2026.

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