Summary - Hill Top View, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 DH6 5BU
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Affordable shared ownership with low running costs and allocated parking, ideal for first buyers.
Immaculately presented three-bedroom mid-terrace, gas central heating and double glazing
50/50 shared ownership — monthly rent £198.41, service charge £33.82
Long lease remaining (approx. 119 years)
Small footprint — approx. 712 sq ft; compact layout
Low-maintenance front and rear gardens, allocated off-street parking
Located ~3 miles from Durham city centre; good A1(M) access
Situated in historical mining area; buyers should obtain a survey
Local crime level reported as high
This immaculately presented three-bedroom terraced property is offered on a 50/50 shared ownership basis, making home ownership more accessible for first-time buyers. The layout is traditional and practical: an entrance hallway with cloakroom, an open-plan lounge/diner with French doors to a low-maintenance rear garden, and a modern kitchen. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Gas central heating and double glazing are fitted throughout.
Externally the home benefits from a small, easy-care front and rear garden and an allocated off-street parking space. At roughly 712 sq ft, the property is compact but well arranged for a young family or couple wanting a city-fringe base. Durham city centre is about three miles away, with good road links via the nearby A1(M), and local shops and amenities are within Bowburn.
Key ownership details are important: this is leasehold shared ownership with approximately 119 years remaining on the lease, a monthly rent of £198.41 and a monthly service charge of £33.82. Council tax is band B and described as cheap. The vendor recommends a chartered surveyor; buyers should check restrictive covenants and any other legal matters during conveyancing.
Practical points to note: the property sits in a historical mining area and the local crime level is reported as high. There are no known building safety issues declared by the vendor, but buyers should satisfy themselves via professional inspections. Overall, this is a tidy, move-in-ready shared ownership option with reasonable running costs and good commuter links.
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