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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · DH7 0AJ
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LIVESTREAM AUCTION commencing on Wednesday 08th April from 11am with Auction House North East.
Please register to bid via our website - auctionhouse.co.uk/northeast Spacious Three-Bedroom Semi-Detached Bungalow Requiring Refurbishment – Excellent Investment Opportunity Open House Viewings (no need to book) 2pm until 2:30pm Wednesday 25th March 2026 2pm until 2:30pm Thursday 2nd April 2026 A three-bedroom semi-detached bungalow situated in the popular village of Burnhope, offering a fantastic refurbishment opportunity for investors, builders, or buyers seeking a project.
The property extends to approximately 71 m² (764 sq ft) and requires modernisation throughout but provides spacious accommodation with excellent potential to create a desirable family home.
The internal layout briefly comprises an entrance hall, living room, kitchen, three bedrooms, and a bathroom.
The main bedroom is generously sized, while the additional two bedrooms offer flexibility for family use, guest accommodation, or a home office.
Externally, the property benefits from gardens to the front and rear, with the rear garden offering substantial space and housing a detached outbuilding/workshop, which may suit a variety of uses subject to any necessary consents.
A driveway to the side provides off-street parking.
The property is located within the well-established residential area of Burnhope, with convenient access to nearby villages, local amenities, and transport links to Durham City, making it attractive for both owner-occupiers and investors.
Due to the level of works required, the property presents an excellent opportunity to add value through refurbishment or redevelopment, subject to the necessary permissions.
Accommodation •{tab}Living Room – 4.8 m x 3.7 m •{tab}Kitchen – 4.2 m x 3.4 m •{tab}Main Bedroom – 3.3 m x 3.7 m •{tab}Bedroom Two – 3.3 m x 2.6 m •{tab}Bedroom Three – 3.2 m x 2.6 m •{tab}Bathroom – 2.0 m x 2.0 m •{tab}Hallway Total Floor Area: Approximately 71 m² Externally Front garden, side driveway, and a generous rear garden with detached outbuilding/workshop.
Tenure: Freehold (assumed – buyers should verify) Auctioneers Note The property requires refurbishment throughout and is sold as seen.
Interested parties are advised to inspect carefully and make their own investigations regarding the condition and potential of the property.
Tenure: Freehold EPC Rating: G Administration Fee: £3600 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Disbursements: Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.
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About 15 Whitehouse Avenue, Burnhope, Durham, County Durham DH7 0AJ
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