Summary - 8 CHURCH STREET, HOWDEN-LE-WEAR DL15 8HH
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Low guide price auction project with no forward chain and clear renovation potential.
No forward chain; sold via Modern Method of Auction
Requires renovation and modernisation throughout
UPVC double glazing and mains gas central heating present
Solid early-20th-century construction; likely no wall insulation
Enclosed rear yard presented as low-maintenance despite small plot
Buyer pays non-refundable reservation fee (4.5% min £6,600)
Council Tax Band A and EPC Rating D; running costs relatively low
Area notes: above-average crime and local area deprivation reported
Guide-priced for auction investors, this two-bedroom mid-terrace offers straightforward accommodation and obvious scope for improvement. The house benefits from mains gas central heating, UPVC double glazing and a low council tax band, all useful running-cost features for a rental or resale project. The interior retains traditional touches such as an open fire and exposed beams, while the layout provides a lounge, dining room, kitchen and two first-floor bedrooms.
The property requires renovation and modernisation throughout; the listing and images show dated finishes and some areas that will need attention. The construction is an early-20th-century mid-terrace with solid stone walls and assumed lack of cavity insulation, so buyers should factor potential energy-upgrade and maintenance costs into any offer. The site is on a small plot although an enclosed, low-maintenance yard is described as generous for the rear space provided.
Sold by the Modern Method of Auction with no forward chain, buyers must allow for a non-refundable reservation fee (4.5% of purchase price, minimum £6,600 inc. VAT) and a 56-day completion window. Verify service supplies, legal title and the full Buyer Information Pack before bidding; the property has an EPC rating of D. Local amenities, primary schooling and bus links are nearby, and the location sits on the outskirts of Crook in a village setting that attracts local demand.
This is a straightforward project for an investor or cash buyer comfortable with auction procedures and renovation work. Expect renovation outlay, potential energy upgrades and routine maintenance; if those are acceptable, the price point and no-chain position create clear opportunity for a rental let or value-add resale.
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