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Bankwell Drive, High Etherley, Bishop Auckland, DL14

North East

£99,950Guide Price

Listed on 06/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1159 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Offered at auction, this three-bedroom semi-detached house in High Etherley is sold as seen and has no onward chain. The accommodation includes an entrance porch and hall, a front-facing living room, and an open kitchen and dining area with doors to the rear garden. A separate utility room and an integral garage complete the ground floor. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a shower room with WC. The property has double glazing, gas central heating and a block-paved driveway with space for two cars, as well as the garage. There are gardens to the front and rear, with a patio and lawn at the back. The listing notes that the interior would benefit from modernisation, offering scope for a buyer to update the existing accommodation. High Etherley is described as a village surrounded by countryside and within reach of Bishop Auckland, West Auckland and the Tindale retail park. The sale is by online auction, with the auction terms, title information and property disclosures to be checked before bidding.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

81out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £99,950, this three-bedroom semi is priced at about £86 per sq ft against a local average of £124, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. It looks like a usable, well-kept canvas rather than a major building project: a cosmetic refresh could update the older finishes and carpets, while selective pruning could open up the established rear garden. The driveway, integral garage and garden access from the kitchen/dining area add useful everyday appeal.

The light works are estimated at £5,000–£12,000. The score is supported by the low entry price and strong economics, alongside a straightforward scope for improvement; the house also has no onward chain and sits within reach of Bishop Auckland and local amenities.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated carpets, wallpaper and finishes across the usable interior.
  • Open up the established rear garden with selective pruning and tidy-up work.
  • Make use of the driveway, integral garage and kitchen/dining access to the garden.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Bankwell Drive, High Etherley, Bishop Auckland, DL14
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Bishop Auckland West Station

    2.5 miles

    Train · Bishop Auckland

  • Bishop Auckland Rail Station

    2.7 miles

    Train · Bishop Auckland

  • Shildon Rail Station

    4.7 miles

    Train · Shildon

  • Newton Aycliffe Rail Station

    6.8 miles

    Train · Newton Aycliffe

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£378
Based on a loan of £74,962 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-33.4% since listed
£99,950£50,050(-33.4%)
14/10/2026
Current price
£150,000Initial listing
07/08/2026

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