Summary - 8 BERNARD STREET HOUGHTON LE SPRING DH4 5DS
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Affordable starter home near town centre with clear renovation potential and low running costs.
- Traditional Victorian mid-terrace with original character features
- Chain-free freehold, ready for immediate purchase
- Two bedrooms, ground-floor bathroom, approx 710 sq ft
- Small rear yard with decking; limited outdoor space
- Double glazing fitted post-2002; mains gas boiler and radiators
- EPC rating D and Council Tax Band A (very cheap)
- Very high local crime and very deprived area — consider risks
- Suitable for renovation or buy-to-let; further modernisation likely needed
A traditional two-bedroom mid-terrace offered freehold and chain-free, positioned on the edge of Houghton le Spring town centre. The house has been improved over time but still offers clear scope for further modernisation and value-adding renovation.
Ground-floor layout includes a porch, lounge with a feature fireplace, dining area open to the kitchen with built-in appliances, and a ground-floor bathroom. Two first-floor bedrooms sit above; the rear yard with decking provides a small outdoor space. Double glazing was fitted post-2002 and heating is by mains-gas boiler and radiators.
Practical positives include low Council Tax (Band A), an EPC rating of D, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband — useful for working from home or rentals. The property suits a buyer seeking an affordable entry into homeownership or an investor targeting rental income in a low-price bracket.
Material drawbacks are significant: the property is in a very deprived area with very high local crime rates, and the immediate neighbourhood is dominated by hard-pressed rented terraces. The plot is small and the house is average-sized, so scope for extension is limited. Buyers should allow for further updating and confirm the condition of services and appliances, which have not been tested here.
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