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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · DH2 3LU
Listing removedListed 104 daysAuction 28 Jul · ended
Opportunity summary
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About
For sale by Under The Hammer online auction on Tuesday 28th July 2026. Head over to our website to download the legal pack, register to bid and see more information.
A Vacant Freehold 2 Bedroom Terraced House offering an excellent opportunity for investors, first-time buyers, or owner-occupiers.
Requiring cosmetic refurbishment and modernisation throughout, the property presents an ideal opportunity to add value and create a well-presented home.
The ground floor accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hallway, reception room, and a fitted kitchen/diner.
To the first floor, the property offers two well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The property would benefit from a programme of cosmetic improvement throughout, providing purchasers with the opportunity to modernise and enhance the accommodation to suit their own requirements.
Externally, the property benefits from a private rear garden.
Situated on Queen Street in the popular village of Grange Villa, the property is conveniently located close to a range of local shops, schools, and everyday amenities.
Chester-le-Street town centre is within easy reach, offering a wider selection of retail and leisure facilities, while the area benefits from excellent transport links via the A1(M), providing convenient access to Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, and the surrounding areas.
Block viewings are available on this property, ensure you've confirmed your attendance on our website before arriving.
viewing days & time Tuesday 21st July 2026: 10am Saturday 25th July 2026: 2pm 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.
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.
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