Summary - 23 HELENA TERRACE BISHOP AUCKLAND DL14 6BP
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Town-centre two-bedroom with modern kitchen and enclosed yard, ideal for starter buyers.
Two double bedrooms with spacious master bedroom
Bay-front living room and separate dining room
Fitted kitchen, integrated oven, hob and extractor
Gas central heating, UPVC double glazing, EPC C
Small enclosed rear yard; concrete surface with minor cracking
On-street parking only; no private driveway
Area shows above-average crime and higher deprivation
Freehold tenure and very low council tax rates
This tidy mid-terrace two-bedroom house on Helena Terrace offers straightforward, low-maintenance living close to Bishop Auckland town centre. Light-filled rooms include a bay-front living room, separate dining room and a fitted kitchen; upstairs provides a large master bedroom, second double and a modern family bathroom. The property benefits from gas central heating, UPVC double glazing and an EPC rating of C.
Externally the footprint is modest: a small enclosed rear yard with gated lane access and limited front patio area. On-street parking serves the property — there is no private driveway — and the yard shows minor surface wear which would need attention for extensive landscaping.
Location is a clear strength for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors: local shops, supermarkets, good primary and secondary schools, and regular train and bus links to Darlington, Durham and Newcastle are all close by. The house is freehold with very low council tax, making running costs favourable.
Buyers should note the wider area records above-average crime and higher deprivation indices, which may influence long-term rental demand and resale values. Internally the home is presented in good order, but the compact plot and urban setting limit scope for substantial outdoor improvements without additional investment.
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