We've tightened what earns a Pursue. A home now needs a published valuation, a strategy that still makes money after real running costs and lender stress tests, and no listing problems that would stop a mortgage. You'll see fewer Pursues, and each one has been checked harder.
See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · DH5 9EA
For saleListed 12 days
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
Summary **detached family home**three bedrooms**principal bedroom with en-suite**detached garage**driveway**popular location** Pattinson Estate Agents are delighted to welcome to the market this well-presented three bedroom detached family home, situated on the sought-after area of Downs Lane, Hetton-le-Hole.
This spacious home is ideally located within easy access to local shops and amenities, excellent public transport links, and major road connections via the A690.
The property is also within walking distance to well-regarded local schools and Hetton Lyons Country Park, as well as being a short drive to Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Sunderland and Durham City Centres.
This impressive residence briefly comprises:- Entrance hallway, spacious lounge, modern kitchen/dining room and a downstairs W.C.
To the first floor lies three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite, along with a contemporary three-piece family bathroom.
Externally, to the front there is an open lawn and to the rear there is an enclosed garden, in addition there is a driveway leading to a garage.
Early viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate the size, standard and desirable location of this property. Please contact our Houghton branch to arrange a viewing.
Council Tax Band: C Tenure: Freehold Entrance/Hallway Property entrance leading to the hallway, which gives access to the lounge, kitchen/diner, W.C and first floor staircase.
Lounge (4.45m x 3.42m) Spacious lounge with carpet flooring, radiator and two double glazed windows.
Kitchen/Dining Room (4.41m x 3.30m) Modern kitchen/diner benefiting from a range of upper and lower units with contrasting worksurfaces with matching up-stands, a stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for a washing machine and a an integrated oven with a gas hob.
Vinyl flooring, radiator, two double glazed windows and French doors leading to the rear garden.
Ground Floor W.C (1.65m x 0.98m) Convenient downstairs W.C with a hand wash basin, vinyl flooring, a radiator and a double glazed window.
Principal Bedroom (2.28m x 4.43m) Double bedroom with an en-suite, carpet flooring, a radiator and a double glazed window.
En-Suite (1.67m x 2.01m) Convenient en-suite with walk-in shower, hand wash basin and WC. Vinyl flooring, tiled splash back, a heated towel rail and a double glazed window.
Bedroom Two (2.61m x 2.94m) Double bedroom with carpet flooring, a radiator and a double glazed window.
Bedroom Three (1.88m x 2.48m) Third bedroom with carpet flooring, a radiator and a double glazed window.
Bathroom (1.86m x 1.94m) Three piece family bathroom benefitting from a paneled bath with a shower mixer tap, hand wash basin and W.C.
Vinyl flooring, tile splash back, a radiator and a double glazed window. External Externally to the front there is an open lawn and to the rear lies a private garden.
Beyond the garage there is a garage and driveway.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
Set an offer; the calculator follows it.
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
This is not financial or investment advice. Prop AI Deals is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment advice.
All investment calculators, property analyses, and AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. Property investment carries risk and may result in financial loss. All calculations should be independently verified and you should consult with FCA-authorised financial advisers before making any investment decisions.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax implications vary by individual circumstances.
Deal
Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
Area
Agent & docs
.png){kind=logo}
FAQ
About 14, Downs Lane, Houghton Le Spring
Explore nearby
