Summary - 2 Railway Cottages, Whessoe Road DL3 0XE
3 bed 1 bath Bungalow
Rare large plot with fitted cattery and conversion potential, sold at auction..
Freehold semi-detached bungalow on circa 0.32-acre plot
Set on a very large 0.32-acre plot on the outskirts of Darlington, this semi-detached bungalow combines immediate domestic comfort with clear commercial potential. The single-storey home offers three bedrooms, a spacious lounge with conservatory, a fitted kitchen, utility room and shower room plus separate WC — all presented in a tidy, liveable condition. Off-street parking is gated and ample, and the plot includes well-kept, low-maintenance gardens.
The standout asset is the pair of substantial outbuildings. One building is fitted as a twelve-apartment cattery (previously trading) and the other stable/block offers versatile space or conversion potential (subject to planning). These structures create obvious income or redevelopment opportunities for an investor, small business or buyer seeking ancillary accommodation.
Practical considerations: the house is traditionally built (solid brick, pre-1900) with oil-fired boiler and radiators, double glazing and an EPC rating of E. Broadband speeds are very slow locally and the walls lack cavity insulation (assumed), so energy-efficiency upgrades would be needed to reduce running costs and improve the EPC. The lot is being sold at auction on a freehold basis — suitable for buyers ready to act quickly and factor in refurbishment or commercial reactivation costs.
This property will suit a buyer looking for a site with immediate rental or business income potential, or someone prepared to invest in upgrading thermal efficiency and services to unlock full value. Sale via auction means timelines are short but the combination of garden, parking and ancillary buildings makes the plot unusually flexible for this price range.
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