Summary - 28 MARX CRESCENT STANLEY DH9 6JZ
2 bed 1 bath Terraced Bungalow
Chain-free, ready-to-move home with low-maintenance outside spaces and modern utilities.
Chain free; new roof 2025 and boiler 2023
Recently renovated interior; modern kitchen and utility included
Compact single-storey layout; approx. 576 sq ft
Small south-facing front garden; enclosed rear yard with outbuildings
Log burner in living room; useful built-in storage throughout
Area classed very deprived with high local crime levels
Double glazing fitted before 2002; property dating from 1930–1949
Small rooms and plot — limited extension potential
This well-updated terraced bungalow on Marx Crescent offers straightforward, low-maintenance living for downsizers. The property has been renovated in recent years with a new roof (2025) and combination boiler (2023), and is offered chain free — ready to move into or let out immediately. The compact footprint (approximately 576 sq ft) suits those seeking single-storey accommodation close to local shops and bus routes.
Inside, the layout is practical: a cosy lounge with a log burner, a modern kitchen/dining room with an adjoining utility, two bedrooms with built-in storage, and a recently refitted bathroom with both bath and shower. Double glazing is in place, and useful outdoor spaces include a small south-facing front garden and an enclosed rear yard with two brick outbuildings whose roofs have been renewed.
There are material local-area factors to weigh. The neighbourhood is classified as very deprived with high crime levels, and much of the surrounding housing is hard-pressed rented terraces. The plot and room sizes are small, so this will suit buyers wanting compact, manageable space rather than room to extend. Double glazing was installed before 2002 and the property dates from the 1930s–1940s, so ongoing maintenance or upgrades may be needed over time.
For downsizers this bungalow delivers single-floor convenience, modern services and minimal garden upkeep. For investors it presents a low-entry option in a challenging rental area — potential for steady rental demand but reflect local social-economic conditions and safety considerations when assessing yield and management costs.
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