Summary - 20 GILPIN STREET HOUGHTON LE SPRING DH4 5DR
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Value-priced two-bedroom terrace with refurbishment potential near town amenities.
- Two double bedrooms and two reception rooms, approx. 958 sq ft
- Freehold, chain-free sale; quick completion possible
- EPC D; mains gas boiler with radiators (service history unknown)
- Dated internal finishes; cosmetic updating required
- Small rear yard; modest external maintenance needs
- Very high local crime and very deprived area — security concern
- Close to shops, good and outstanding primary schools
- Council Tax Band A and low running-cost potential
This traditional Victorian mid-terrace offers two double bedrooms, two reception rooms and a compact yard — a straightforward, low-cost freehold in DH4. The property measures about 89 sq m (958 sq ft) and is chain-free, making it easy to purchase and tenable for short-term refurbishment or rental occupation.
The house has seen some improvements but remains dated in parts: basic internal finishes, older bathroom on the ground floor, and medium-sized rooms that would benefit from cosmetic updating. Heating is mains gas via a boiler and radiators; windows are double glazed (install date unknown). EPC D and Council Tax Band A point to modest running costs once updated.
This location sits close to local shops, schools (including an Outstanding primary) and leisure facilities, giving practical convenience for tenants or a small family. Crime levels and high area deprivation are material considerations and likely to affect rental demand and resale values; buyers should plan for security measures and factor neighbourhood risks into investment assumptions.
Ideal for investors or buyers seeking a value-led project: the property’s traditional character and freehold tenure offer refurbishment potential and straightforward layout, but expect cosmetic works and a focused approach to improve safety and marketability.
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