Summary - 4 ESSEX STREET DARWEN BB3 3JF
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Character-filled starter with transport links and low running costs.
- Victorian mid-terrace with period stone façade
- Two spacious reception rooms and modern kitchen
- Two double bedrooms, both with built-in storage
- Contemporary family bathroom, EPC rating D
- Double glazed (post-2002); gas boiler and radiators
- Small rear plot; garden fronted for kerb appeal
- Area very deprived and above-average local crime
- Likely solid stone walls with no cavity insulation
This Victorian mid-terrace offers a compact, well-laid-out home for first-time buyers seeking character and low running costs. The property is garden-fronted for kerb appeal and features two generous reception rooms, a light-filled modern kitchen, and a contemporary family bathroom — ready for everyday living.
Upstairs are two double bedrooms, both with built-in storage, and good natural light in the principal room. The house is double glazed (installed after 2002) and heated by a mains-gas boiler and radiators. Tenure is freehold and council tax is very cheap, which helps keep ongoing costs low.
Location is a key strength: excellent public transport links, nearby primary schools with good Ofsted ratings, walking routes and local amenities are all within easy reach. However, note the property sits in an area classed as very deprived with above-average crime; buyers should weigh local social factors alongside the house’s merits.
The house retains period stone walls (likely without cavity insulation) and was built before 1900. While presented in generally good condition and largely move-in ready, some parts may benefit from updating or insulation improvements to raise energy efficiency (EPC rating D). Early viewing is advised for buyers wanting a characterful starter home with potential to improve value.
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