Summary - 9 FINNEY TERRACE DURHAM DH1 1RT
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Chain-free, central property suited to buyers or landlords seeking refurbishment potential.
- Two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes to main bedroom
- Small footprint: approximately 577 sq ft
- Chain free; minutes from Durham Market Place and university
- Requires full modernisation and garden renovation
- Front garden and small rear courtyard included
- On-street parking (residents’ permit); rear road unadopted
- Located in Conservation Area; coal mining reporting area
- High local crime rate; consider security measures
This small two-bedroom mid-terraced house sits a couple of minutes’ walk from Durham Market Place and the university, offering genuine buy-to-let or first-home potential in a highly accessible city location. The property retains period brickwork and character features, and includes a front garden and a small rear courtyard. Chain free sale simplifies purchase for investors or buyers wanting a quick move.
The house requires modernisation throughout: the interior and gardens need updating, and fixtures are dated. The accommodation currently includes an entrance lobby, open-plan lounge/diner with an open fireplace and pantry, kitchen with basic units and appliance spaces, two first-floor bedrooms with fitted wardrobes to the main, and a part-tiled bathroom. Renovation could increase rental income or resale value given the central location and proximity to colleges and amenities.
Practical points to note: the property is in Durham City Conservation Area, lies within a coal mining reporting area (further searches advised), and the rear road is unadopted. Parking is on-street (residents’ permit on a private street). Records list electric underfloor heating; some documents reference gas central heating, so buyers should verify services and heating arrangements when surveying.
This is best-suited to investors or first-time buyers who can manage a refurbishment project or landlords seeking a centrally located rental. The small footprint and high-crime statistic in the area mean careful consideration of security and target tenant mix is advisable.
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