Currently let producing £36,400pa income
Freehold five-bedroom semi-detached with two bathrooms
Single garage, paved driveway and large rear garden
Walkable to Durham city centre and university amenities
Double glazing installed post-2002; mains gas central heating
EPC D; walls cavity with assumed no insulation — upgrade opportunity
Located in high-crime area; buyer should assess security and insurance
Requires some modernisation to maximise rental/value uplift
A five-bedroom, freehold semi-detached house in Whinney Hill offered as a proven student investment. It is currently let and producing a headline income of £36,400pa, seated in a prime, walkable location for Durham University and the city centre. The property’s layout — ground-floor living room, kitchen/diner, and five upstairs bedrooms with two shower/bathrooms — suits multi-let usage and provides straightforward management for experienced landlords.
Externally the house benefits from a single garage, paved driveway, and a large rear garden — useful for tenants and adding letting appeal. Recent double glazing and mains gas central heating are in place; broadband options range up to ultrafast where available. The building dates from the 1930–1949 period and includes a two-storey side extension above the garage, increasing internal footprint and bedroom count.
Material considerations are flagged plainly: the area records higher-than-average crime and the property’s walls are cavity-built with no installed insulation (assumed). The EPC is rated D and some rooms require modernisation to maximise rent and long-term value. Prospective buyers should verify tenant arrangements, service histories, and local zoning or HMO requirements before purchase.
For an investor seeking a ready income in a student-dominant neighbourhood, this house offers immediate cashflow, off-street parking and garden space, plus scope for uplift through targeted refurbishment and energy improvements. Legal and technical checks are recommended given tenancy status and local crime levels.
