Summary - 7, Violet Street, HOUGHTON LE SPRING DH4 5BD
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Affordable three-bed terrace with spacious rooms — refurbishment project in DH4.
Freehold 3-bedroom end-terrace with basement/4-room layout potential
Large reception room with mid-century brick fireplace
Double glazing fitted after 2002; mains gas boiler and radiators
Single bathroom only; will limit larger-family convenience
Small enclosed outdoor area; low-maintenance garden
Requires overall modernization and cosmetic renovation throughout
Very high local crime and very deprived area — affects resale/rentability
Price £85,000; low council tax and strong mobile/broadband
A solid-value three-bedroom terraced house in DH4, offered freehold and ripe for updating. The property has generous, naturally lit rooms and a large reception that will appeal to buyers wanting space at a low entry price. Period features include a mid-century brick fireplace and a spiral staircase; double glazing was fitted post-2002.
The layout suits a family or investor: three bedrooms, one bathroom and a small enclosed outdoor area. The plot is modest and the house is an end-terrace on a residential street built c.1900–1929, with cavity walls and gas central heating via boiler and radiators.
Important negatives: the property requires modernization throughout and will need budget for cosmetic and possible systems updating. The area scores high on deprivation and recorded crime levels are very high, which will affect resale and rental demand. Local classification indicates a significant proportion of social renting and communal retirement housing nearby.
This is a low-cost purchase option (price shown at £85,000) attractive to first-time buyers willing to renovate on a budget or investors seeking a refurbishment project. Broadband and mobile signal are strong, local amenities and transport links are close, and council tax is very low, helping running costs while work is completed.
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