Summary - 40 OAKDENE AVENUE DARLINGTON DL3 7HS
5 bed 2 bath Semi-Detached
Large Arts & Crafts home with coach house and approved kitchen extension..
- Five bedrooms across three floors, approx. 1,959 sq ft
- Original period features: stained glass, mouldings, fireplaces
- Double-storey coach house with annex/office conversion potential
- Planning permission granted for kitchen extension
- Recent major works: re-roofing, new windows, upgraded electrics
- EPC rating E; solid brick walls likely without insulation
- Located in West End; higher local crime and area deprivation
- Freehold, chain free; Council Tax band D
This substantial five-bedroom semi-detached Arts & Crafts house, built in 1906, combines generous period rooms with recent sympathetic renovation. High ceilings, stained glass, decorative plasterwork and original fireplaces give the house strong character and versatile family living space across three floors. The property includes a rare double-storey former coach house with potential to be an annex, office or workshop.
Recent works have been comprehensive: new Rosemary-tiled front roof, partial rear roof overhaul, bespoke wooden double-glazed windows to principal rooms, replacement of lead pipework with copper, upgraded electrics and a new boiler. A permitted planning application for a kitchen extension increases the home’s practical potential. Gardens to front and rear, a decent plot and clear side access complete the family-friendly layout.
Buyers should note material facts plainly. The EPC is rated E and the building’s solid brick construction likely lacks cavity insulation, so ongoing heating costs and further insulation work may be sensible. The house sits in a higher-crime, relatively deprived local area; that may affect insurance and resale considerations. Council Tax sits in band D. Although floor area is generous (approx. 1,959 sq ft), there are two bathrooms for five bedrooms.
Overall this is a characterful, chain-free family home for buyers seeking space and period detail with immediate usability and scope to add value via the approved extension or conversion of the coach house. Practical buyers who prioritise location, layout and long-term potential will appreciate the recent upgrades and versatile accommodation.
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