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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · DL3 6SF
For saleListed 2 daysAuction 18 Nov · in 24 days
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About
For sale by Under The Hammer online auction on Wednesday 18th November 2026. Head over to our website to download the legal pack, register to bid and see more information.
A Vacant Freehold 2 Bedroom Semi Detached House situated on Oakhurst Road in the Denes area of Darlington, requiring comprehensive renovation and offering an opportunity for investors and developers looking to add value.
The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hallway, a bay-fronted lounge, a separate dining room and a kitchen to the ground floor, with two bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor.
Externally the property benefits from a driveway to the front and an enclosed rear garden.
Oakhurst Road is a residential street within walking distance of Darlington Memorial Hospital, with Reid Street Primary School approximately 0.25 miles away and Abbey Junior School around 0.55 miles away.
Darlington North Road station is approximately 0.6 miles away and Darlington main line station around 1.1 miles away, with the town centre about a mile away.
Block viewings are available on this property, ensure you've confirmed your attendance on our website before arriving.
viewing days & time Thursday 29th October 2026: 12pm Saturday 7th November 2026: 12pm Thursday 12th November 2026: 12pm Tuesday 17th November 2026: 12pm Here's what to do next Visit - Our website and view the auction terms.
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Value & comps
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Returns
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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.
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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.
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