Summary - 17 ALBERT ROAD CONSETT DH8 5QU
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Affordable renovation project near Consett shops and schools.
- Two double bedrooms with family bathroom
- Victorian stone mid-terrace with period character
- Requires full modernisation; likely damp at front
- Original stone walls, no known wall insulation
- Double glazing present; install date unknown
- Small enclosed rear yard; compact plot
- Freehold and chain-free; very low council tax
- Area has high crime and wider deprivation
A two-bedroom Victorian mid-terrace offering an affordable entry to Consett’s town centre. The stone façade and period proportions give immediate character, while the house’s compact footprint suits buyers wanting a manageable project or investors aiming for rental income.
Internally the layout includes a lounge, open-plan kitchen/diner, utility space, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property requires full modernisation throughout and may show signs of damp at the front; walls are original stone with no known cavity insulation. Heating is gas boiler and radiators and glazing is double, though install date is unknown.
Benefits include a small rear yard, freehold tenure, chain-free sale and very low council tax. The area has excellent local amenities, fast broadband and strong mobile signal, with several primary and secondary schools rated Good within walking distance. Buyers should note the neighbourhood records higher crime and the wider area is classed as deprived.
This house suits someone prepared to renovate to unlock value: a first-time buyer comfortable with phased updating, or an investor seeking refurbishment potential close to Consett’s front street and public transport links.
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