Summary - 41 THE AVENUE DURHAM DH1 4EB
4 bed 2 bath Terraced
Spacious period home near Durham centre with flexible rooms and courtyard garden.
4 bedrooms plus flexible attic room, approximately 1,707 sq ft over four floors
Retains period features: high ceilings, bay windows, moulded cornices, picture rails
Lower-ground open-plan kitchen/diner with island and French doors to rear garden
Main bedroom double aspect with recently replaced Velux windows and eaves storage
Small rear garden with patio; pedestrian access to back street
On-street parking only; permit parking applies, no off-street parking
Durham City Conservation Area and Article 4 Direction may restrict external works
Coal mining reporting area — recommend further searches; council tax Band F (expensive)
This handsome mid-terraced Victorian townhouse blends original period detail with thoughtful modern upgrades across four floors. High ceilings, bay windows, moulded cornices and picture rails give the principal rooms genuine character, while a lower-ground open-plan kitchen/diner with island and French doors creates a practical family hub. The property extends to about 1,707 sq ft and offers flexible 4/5-bedroom accommodation suited to families or professionals.
Practical positives include gas central heating via boiler and radiators, double glazing, recently replaced Velux windows in the top bedroom, and useful storage in the eaves and pantry. The rear garden is low-maintenance with a paved seating area and small lawn, and pedestrian access to the back street. The house sits close to Durham city centre, university buildings, the railway station and well-regarded schools, making it convenient for commuting and family life.
Buyers should note a few material considerations. The house is in a Durham City Conservation Area and subject to an Article 4 Direction — some exterior changes may need consent. It lies within a coal mining reporting area, so further searches are recommended. Parking is on-street by permit only, the plot is small, council tax is Band F (expensive) and the property has solid brick walls (insulation levels unknown). The kitchen requires some modernisation to match the rest of the home’s condition.
Overall this is a characterful, well-presented period home offering generous, flexible space and good location credentials. It suits a buyer who values original detail and is comfortable managing modest updating and practical issues such as parking and searches related to the mining area.
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