3-bedroom house · DH1 3BL
Listing removedReduced £100 (−5%) on 22 AprListed 222 days · slow let
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About
3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | Garage & Garden | Prime Durham Location A well presented unfurnished townhouse offering spacious living in the heart of Durham.
This modern home is ready to move into and is ideal for professionals or families seeking the convenience of city-centre living.
The spacious open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen area is filled with natural light and finished in a stylish, neutral décor.
Double doors from the lounge open onto a Juliet balcony with spectacular views of Durham Cathedral, while additional doors from the dining area lead out to the private enclosed rear garden, perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
The contemporary kitchen features sleek fitted units, contrasting worktops, and a full range of integrated appliances, including a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, oven, hob, extractor fan and washer.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and a modern en-suite shower room with shower cubicle, WC and hand basin. The bedroom also enjoys views towards Durham Cathedral.
The second double bedroom is bright and spacious, with a large window allowing plenty of natural light. The third bedroom offers flexibility and could be used as a guest room, study or home office.
The main bathroom is fully tiled and fitted with a panelled bath, separate shower cubicle, WC, pedestal hand basin and heated towel rail.
On the ground floor there is also a cloakroom WC and a useful under-stairs utility room. Externally, the property benefits from a garage and driveway, providing secure off-street parking.
The private rear garden offers a peaceful outdoor space rarely found so close to the city centre.
Located just minutes from Durham Cathedral and the historic city centre, this exceptional townhouse perfectly combines modern luxury with outstanding convenience.
Urban Base ta Northwood Tyneside Ltd is a member of The Property Ombudsman Scheme and the Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme.
Our landlord and tenant fees can be found at the following links Landlord Tenant EPC rating: B.
Value & comps
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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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