Marmaduke Street, Spennymoor
North East
£95,000Guide Price
Listed on 31/10/2026
Listed on 31/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi Detached HouseFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered at auction by the Modern Method, this extended three-bedroom semi-detached house is set on a substantial corner plot within walking distance of Spennymoor town centre. The accommodation includes a hallway, lounge, separate dining room and kitchen on the ground floor, with three bedrooms and a shower room upstairs. The listing describes the property as having scope for improvement and notes that any extension or redevelopment would be subject to the necessary permissions.
Outside, there is a front garden, driveway and integral garage, with a second garage and a large wrap-around garden to the rear and side. The location provides access to local shops, schools and amenities, with road links to the A1(M) and A19. The property is freehold, has mains services and gas central heating, and is in Council Tax Band A. Buyers should note the Modern Method of Auction terms, including the reservation period, information-pack charge and reservation fee.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £95,000, this three-bedroom semi has a clear light-refresh canvas: dated carpets and finishes, an older-looking kitchen and tired outdoor paving offer scope to update, while the shower room appears relatively current. The separate living and dining rooms, substantial corner plot, large garden and two garages give it useful character beyond the cosmetic work. The overall score is 54/100 (grade D): the project has appeal, but with no usable floor area, value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged.
The listing also mentions extension or additional-dwelling potential, but planning, title and access feasibility are unverified. This is offered by modern method of auction at a £95,000 starting guide; bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated carpets, wallpaper and finishes to give the living areas and bedrooms a more contemporary feel.
- Improve the cracked, uneven paving and weathered timber outbuildings, making better use of the substantial garden.
- Explore the advertised extension or additional-dwelling potential, subject to planning, title and access feasibility.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Bishop Auckland Rail Station
4.5 miles
Train · Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland West Station
4.6 miles
Train · Bishop Auckland
Durham Rail Station
5.4 miles
Train · Durham
Shildon Rail Station
5.5 miles
Train · Shildon
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