Summary - 4 RUBY STREET HOUGHTON LE SPRING DH4 4DR
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Spacious rooms and refurbishment potential for first-time buyers or landlords.
Freehold mid-terrace Victorian house, circa 1900–1929
Two large reception rooms and generous rear-facing kitchen
Two good-sized bedrooms and large family bathroom
Low-maintenance rear yard, small overall plot
Requires cosmetic modernisation and updating throughout
Double glazing present; installation date unknown
High local crime and area deprivation are material concerns
On-street parking only; council tax described as very cheap
A solid mid-terrace Victorian home offering roomy living spaces and practical accommodation across two floors. Two large reception rooms and a generous kitchen that opens to a low-maintenance yard give flexible day-to-day layout for family life or sharers.
The property is freehold with traditional brick construction, cavity walls and mains gas heating via a boiler and radiators. Both bedrooms are generous and there is a sizeable family bathroom; double glazing is fitted though the install date is unknown.
The house will suit first-time buyers or investors seeking a rentable, economical home in DH4. It requires updating and cosmetic modernisation throughout, so buyers should budget for refurbishment work to reach contemporary standards.
Location strengths include nearby good and outstanding primary schools, fast broadband, excellent mobile signal and convenient local amenities and bus links. Drawbacks: the neighbourhood has higher crime levels and wider area deprivation, on-street parking only and a small external plot.
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