Affordable three-bedroom home near Castle Eden Dene — investment or first-time purchase.
Three bedrooms with through lounge and separate dining room
Fitted kitchen with rear garden access and storage
Ground-floor WC; spacious first-floor family bathroom
Low-maintenance rear garden and single garage nearby
Assumed cavity walls without insulation — upgrade advised
Currently let at £495pcm; vacant possession available
Very high local crime rate and high area deprivation
Council tax very cheap; excellent mobile and fast broadband
Set on a sought-after Adrian Place street and a short walk from Castle Eden Dene, this three-bedroom end-of-terrace offers practical family living or a low-entry investment opportunity. The layout features a through lounge and separate dining room, fitted kitchen, ground-floor WC and a spacious first-floor bathroom — all arranged across a sensible 990 sq ft footprint. A single garage and low-maintenance rear garden add useful external storage and off-street parking.
The home is ready for cosmetic updating rather than major structural work; double glazing and mains gas central heating are in place, but the cavity walls are assumed uninsulated which may affect energy costs. The property is currently let at £495pcm with a tenant in situ, though vacant possession can be provided if required, offering flexibility for buyers.
Practical benefits include nearby good-rated schools, local shops, bus links and direct access to extensive woodland walks at Castle Eden Dene. Notable negatives are the very high local crime rate and the wider area’s socio-economic deprivation, which will influence resale and rental demand. Council tax is very low, and broadband and mobile signals are strong.
This house will suit first-time buyers wanting an affordable starter home and investors seeking a let-ready property with modest refurbishment potential. Expect to refresh kitchen and bathroom finishes and consider insulating cavity walls to improve comfort and running costs.