Summary - BATH COTTAGE SIDEGATE DURHAM DH1 5SY
4 bed 1 bath Detached
Central Durham plot with two planning consents and strong redevelopment potential.
Large plot approx. 0.3 acres in central Durham
Set on a generous 0.3-acre plot in Sidegate, Durham, this mid‑20th century detached property offers a rare city‑centre development opportunity. The existing single‑level house spans approximately 1,550 sq ft with four bedrooms, two reception rooms, an open-plan kitchen/diner and garage beneath, giving immediate family use while planning options are explored.
The site benefits from two separate planning consents: one to extend and modernise the current dwelling (two‑storey side extension, single‑storey front/side extensions, raised roof to add first‑floor accommodation) and one for full redevelopment with a replacement dwelling on a slightly smaller footprint. Either route suits a purchaser seeking to create a contemporary family home or to realise development value in a prime Durham location close to the river, station and schools.
Practical features include off‑street parking, an electric car charging point, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. The mature garden, timber decking, greenhouse and potting shed provide outdoor privacy and scope for landscaping or reconfiguration to suit new designs.
Material drawbacks are stated plainly: the property has an EPC rating of D, only one bathroom for four bedrooms, council tax is described as expensive and tenure is not specified. The area reports higher crime levels, so buyers should factor security and any associated mitigation into renovation or redevelopment plans. Overall, this is a substantial plot with clear planning permissions, ideal for a developer, investor or buyer looking for a significant, centrally located project.
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