Summary - 41 BRIAR AVENUE BRANDON DURHAM DH7 8AL
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Starter home or buy-to-let near Durham with garden and recent mechanical upgrades.
Freehold three-bedroom semi-detached home, modest-sized rooms
Re-wired 2017; combination boiler replaced 2024
Modern re-fitted kitchen and double glazing throughout
Large rear garden with deck; potential to landscape or add outbuildings
Single family bathroom only; may limit larger families
Broadband speeds slow; basic 16 Mbps typical, superfast available 48 Mbps
Higher local crime and very deprived wider area — consider location impact
Estimated rental income £750–£795pcm, council tax Band A (low)
This three-bedroom semi-detached house on Briar Avenue offers an affordable entry into the Durham fringe with clear practical advantages. The property is freehold, benefits from a modern refitted kitchen, full re-wire in 2017 and a recently installed combination boiler (2024), reducing immediate major expenditure for a first-time buyer or landlord.
Internally the layout is straightforward: lounge/dining room with French doors to a deck, a fitted kitchen, ground-floor bathroom and three first-floor bedrooms. The rooms are an average size for the era and the single bathroom is functional; some cosmetic updating in the rear extension and garden areas would unlock more value.
Outside there’s a large rear garden with decking and lawn — a useful family space and ideal for landscaping or adding a shed. Practical features include double glazing, gas central heating and mains services. Possible rental income is estimated at £750–£795pcm for buy-to-let buyers.
Buyers should weigh the location factors: the house sits on the outskirts of Durham in an area with higher crime rates and significant local deprivation. Broadband speeds are limited and further investment in garden/extension finishes may be needed to maximise resale or rental returns. Council tax sits at a low Band A.
Overall this property suits first-time buyers seeking a low-priced, ready-to-live-in home with modest improvement potential, or investors looking for a straightforward rental opportunity close to Durham with good road links.
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