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Copeland Road, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14

North East

£75,000

Listed on 21/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Terraced
Area
1119 sqft

Description

A two-bedroom mid-terrace house offered with no onward chain, retaining features including stained-glass hallway glazing, high skirting boards and fitted storage. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, two reception rooms and a rear kitchen with fitted units and space for freestanding appliances. Upstairs are two bedrooms, a bathroom with a separate shower and bath, and a separate WC. At the rear, an enclosed yard includes a brick-built store and an outside WC. The listing notes that the store roof is assumed to contain asbestos, so removal would incur a cost. The house has uPVC double glazing, a roof reported to have been replaced around 15 years ago, and wiring reported to have been renewed in 2015. Gas-fired central heating is stated. The description identifies cosmetic updating as a consideration. The property is in West Auckland, with village shops and food outlets nearby, the A68 a short drive away, and Bishop Auckland town centre and Tindale retail park within driving distance. It is freehold, with on-street parking stated. The title is unregistered, and the listing notes covenants and rights in the title documents, an Article 4 Direction and a coal mining reporting area; these matters should be checked as part of conveyancing.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

79out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £75,000, this is a strong-value acquisition: the asking price is about £67 per sq ft, well below the local average of £124. The house appears clean and usable, with no obvious major structural failure or widespread damp in the submitted photos, so the dated finishes offer a light, manageable refresh rather than a full-scale project.

There is scope to update the carpets, flooring and decorative finishes while retaining character features such as the stained-glass hallway glazing, high skirting boards and fitted storage. The enclosed rear yard and brick-built store add flexibility, although the listing assumes the store roof contains asbestos and its condition and any removal requirements should be checked.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh dated carpets, flooring and decorative finishes across the house without taking on a full refurbishment.
  • Preserve and highlight the stained-glass hallway glazing, high skirting boards and fitted storage.
  • Explore the potential for further use of the rear brick-built store, subject to checking its condition and the stated asbestos assumption.

Key risks

  • The outbuilding roof is assumed to contain asbestos; verify its material, condition and any safe-removal requirements before planning its use.

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Map

Location

Copeland Road, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Bishop Auckland West Station

    2.7 miles

    Train · Bishop Auckland

  • Bishop Auckland Rail Station

    2.8 miles

    Train · Bishop Auckland

  • Shildon Rail Station

    3.6 miles

    Train · Shildon

  • Newton Aycliffe Rail Station

    5.6 miles

    Train · Newton Aycliffe

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£283
Based on a loan of £56,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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