Summary - 67 BARNINGHAM STREET DARLINGTON DL3 6NT
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Chain-free two-bed terrace in Denes — ideal low-cost investment or DIY home..
Chain-free and offered at £60,000, priced for quick sale
Two reception rooms plus kitchen, bathroom; compact 743 sq ft
Gas central heating and double glazing present (install dates unknown)
EPC D; solid brick walls assumed uninsulated—energy upgrades likely needed
Requires renovation throughout; cosmetic and likely structural/service works
Very small rear courtyard only; no substantial garden
Area very deprived and crime levels above average—affects resale/rental
Close to local amenities, schools rated Good, and a nearby nature reserve
Offered chain-free and priced for a quick sale, this two-bedroom mid-terrace in Darlington’s Denes presents clear investor and DIY appeal. The property retains period proportions and solid-brick construction; gas central heating and double glazing are already in place, helping with basic running costs. At 743 sq ft the accommodation is compact but workable: two reception rooms, a kitchen, bathroom and two first-floor bedrooms. A small enclosed rear courtyard provides outside space.
The house requires renovation and cosmetic updating throughout — bring a budget for new finishes and likely electrical and insulation improvements. EPC grade D and assumed uninsulated solid walls mean energy upgrades could both improve comfort and add value. The area is very deprived and recorded crime levels are above average, which will influence resale and rental prospects and should be considered by owner-occupiers.
This location suits investors seeking a low-entry purchase to refurbish and let, or a first-time buyer willing to update gradually. Benefits include no onward chain, cheap council tax (Band A) and proximity to local amenities, schools rated Good, and nearby green space at the nature reserve. The property is a renovation project with potential for uplift; buyers should arrange a full survey and factor in works to modernise systems and insulation.
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