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 semi-detached house · DH1 5PG
Sold STCReduced £9.9k (−5%) on 26 OctListed 107 days
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
*** NO UPPER CHAIN, SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN, POPULAR LOCATION, DRIVEWAY AND GARAGE, VIEWINGS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED *** This three bedroom semi detached house is located on Rothbury Road in Newton Hall, Durham.
The property requires modernisation and is being sold with the benefit of no upper chain. The property comprises: a porch, hall, open plan living/dining room, kitchen and utility room.
To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a bathroom. Externally there is a front garden laid to lawn with a driveway leading to an attached single garage.
To the rear is a South facing garden mostly laid to lawn with a paved patio. Viewings are highly recommended.
Front External To the front of the property is a garden laid to lawn and a driveway leading to an attached single garage. Porch With vinyl flooring.
Hallway With a built in cupboard, a radiator and carpet flooring.
Living Room (Open Plan) 4.226m x 3.539m Living room including carpet flooring, a radiator and a double glazed window to the front.
Dining Room (Open Plan) 3.267m x 2.653m Dining room with carpet flooring, a radiator and a double glazed window to the rear.
Kitchen 3.278m x 2.744m Kitchen including fitted wall and base units with a contrasting work surface, sink/drainer with a mixer tap, integrated oven, four ring gas hob, extractor fan, plumbing for a washing machine, breakfast bar, a radiator, tiled splash back and a double glazed window to the rear.
Utility Room 2.695m x 2.616m Including a belfast sink, a double glazed window to the rear and a door leading to the rear garden. Stairs With carpet flooring.
Landing Including loft access, carpet flooring and a double glazed window to the side.
Master Bedroom 3.613m x 2.481m Master bedroom including extensive fitted wardrobes, carpet flooring, a radiator and a double glazed window to the front.
Bedroom Two 3.234m x 2.7m Bedroom with a built in cupboard, carpet flooring, a radiator and a double glazed window to the rear.
Bedroom Three 2.647m x 2.305m Bedroom including a built in cupboard, carpet flooring, a radiator and a double glazed window to the rear.
Bathroom 2.67m x 1.662m Bathroom including a bath with a mains shower above, a low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, vinyl flooring, a radiator and double glazed windows to the side and rear.
Garage 5.001m x 2.641m Single garage with an up and over door. Rear Garden To the rear of the property is a South facing garden mostly laid to lawn with a paved patio.
Agent Notes 1. The property is in council tax band B. 2. The seller has advised us that the property is freehold. 3. Utilities - Mains water, sewerage, electricity and gas. 4.
Ultrafast broadband available to this property (checker.ofcom.org.uk) 5.
Flood Risk - Rivers and Sea - very low, Surface Water - very low (gov.uk) Disclaimer The preceding details have been sourced from the seller and the websites listed above.
Verification and clarification of this information, along with any further details concerning Material Information parts A, B & C, should be sought from a legal representative or appropriate authorities.
Newfield Estates cannot accept liability for any information provided.
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

FAQ
About Rothbury Road, Newton Hall, Durham, DH1
Explore nearby