Summary - 1 CLEVELAND AVENUE DARLINGTON DL3 7HE
7 bed 3 bath Detached
Generous period home with annexe and strong rental or family potential.
7 large bedrooms across three storeys and a self-contained top-floor flat
Three bathrooms plus cloakroom — practical for large households
Original Victorian features: high ceilings, bay windows, fireplaces
Large corner plot with front and rear gardens, summerhouse, garage
Former coach house annexe offers studio, workshop or rental potential
Solid brick construction; walls likely uninsulated — energy upgrades needed
EPC rating E and Council Tax Band F (expensive) — running costs to consider
Freehold in a sought-after West End location with good schools nearby
Set on a generous corner plot in Darlington’s West End, 1 Cleveland Avenue is a substantial Victorian detached home offering period charm across three storeys. The house provides seven large bedrooms, two reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, three bathrooms and useful outbuildings including a former coach house annexe and a self-contained top-floor flat — well suited to a large family, multi-generational living or rental income potential.
Original features are a clear strength: high ceilings, bay windows, ornate mouldings and multiple feature fireplaces create characterful, generously proportioned rooms. The front and rear gardens, period summerhouse and garage add outdoor space and storage that are rare for town properties. Broadband and transport links are strong for the area, and there is a cluster of well-regarded schools nearby.
Buyers should note this is an older solid-brick property (pre-1900) with double glazing of unknown age and an EPC rated E. The walls are assumed uninsulated, and there will be ongoing maintenance and possible upgrade costs for energy efficiency, wiring and heating modernization. Council Tax is Band F, which is relatively expensive.
Overall the house offers clear scope to enhance value: convert or modernise the coach house, reconfigure spaces, or fully update services to reduce running costs. It will particularly appeal to buyers seeking a spacious period home with flexible living spaces and long-term renovation upside.
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