Summary - 108, ALWYN ROAD, DARLINGTON DL3 0AS
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Three-bedroom semi with garage, large garden and strong renovation potential..
Three bedrooms with two reception rooms, practical family layout
Requires full modernisation; cosmetic and kitchen/bathroom updates needed
Generous enclosed rear garden; small overall plot
Tandem driveway for two cars plus single garage with rear access
Solar panels fitted; fast broadband and good commuter links
Single family bathroom only; may limit larger household needs
Located near Good/Outstanding schools; one local secondary rated Inadequate
Freehold property in a very affluent, suburban neighbourhood
This three-bedroom semi-detached home on Alwyn Road is a mid-century property offering substantial renovation potential for families, first-time buyers or investors. The house sits on a small plot with a generous tandem driveway and single garage, plus an enclosed rear garden suitable for outdoor entertaining once refreshed. Solar panels are fitted, and the area benefits from fast broadband and good links to the A1 for commuters.
Internally the layout is practical: a bright hallway leads to two reception rooms and a rear kitchen with scope for redesign into a contemporary family space. Upstairs are three light-filled bedrooms and a single family bathroom. Many original 1970s fixtures remain — dated wallpaper, cornices and a gas fireplace — so the property requires updating throughout to reach modern standards.
Important negatives are clear: the house needs renovation, including cosmetic and likely kitchen and bathroom replacement. No internal square footage is provided. One nearby secondary school has an Inadequate Ofsted rating, though other nearby primary and secondary schools are rated Good or Outstanding. The neighbourhood is an ageing suburban community in a very affluent area with average crime and average mobile signal.
For buyers seeking a blank canvas in a well-connected part of Darlington, this freehold home offers value through location, size and development potential. Budget for a planned renovation and be aware of the single bathroom and mid-century finishes when assessing costs and timescale.
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Neasham Road, Darlington, DL1 — £150,000 • 3 bed • 1 bath • 829 ft²
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Alwyn Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 — £130,000 • 3 bed • 1 bath • 720 ft²
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Edgecombe Drive, Darlington, DL3 — £225,000 • 3 bed • 1 bath • 915 ft²
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Marwood Crescent, Darlington, DL3 — £162,500 • 3 bed • 1 bath • 1022 ft²
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale in The Causeway, Darlington, DL1 1EN, DL1 — £115,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 980 ft²
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Bates Avenue, Darlington, DL3 — £150,000 • 3 bed • 1 bath • 890 ft²
