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St. Andrews Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14

North East

£150,000

Listed on 25/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
902 sqft

Description

This semi-detached house on St. Andrews Road in Bishop Auckland offers a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to create their ideal home. With three bedrooms and two reception rooms, the property spans approximately 902 sq. ft. and is ready for updating throughout. The practical layout and spacious rooms provide a solid foundation for renovation. The entrance hallway leads into a separate living room, featuring a bay window that floods the space with natural light. This room offers ample seating arrangements and includes a fireplace as a focal point. Across the hall, the dining room is versatile, accommodating both a dining table and a seating area, with French doors that open onto the rear garden, enhancing the indoor-outdoor flow. At the rear, the kitchen presents a functional space with wooden cupboards, worktops, and a double sink. While it currently serves its purpose, there is clear potential for modernization to suit personal tastes. Upstairs, the principal bedroom boasts a bay window, while the second bedroom is also a comfortable double. The third bedroom can serve as a child’s room, guest room, or home office based on the owner’s needs. A family bathroom and separate WC complete the first floor. Notably, a stairlift is fitted to assist with accessibility. The rear garden features a lawn, established planting areas, and paved sections, along with an outbuilding at the far end. While it requires some attention, this outdoor space allows for creative landscaping to suit individual lifestyles. Situated within easy reach of Tindale Retail Park and the town centre, this property combines useful living space with a convenient location, making it an excellent choice for those looking to invest in a home they can improve over time.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

36out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This semi-detached house on St. Andrews Road in Bishop Auckland presents a moderate renovation project with a blend of potential and challenges. While the asking price of £150,000 is above the local average at £166/sqf compared to £124/sqf, the property offers spacious living areas and a practical layout that could be transformed. The dated interiors, including the kitchen and bathrooms, provide a blank canvas for buyers looking to modernize and personalize the space.

However, the all-in costs, including renovation estimates between £40,000 and £80,000, stretch the investment against local benchmarks. This means that, while the property has room for improvement, the economics may be less favorable, with a significant gap between costs and the implied local value. Buyers should be prepared for a project that requires not only creativity but also careful financial planning to ensure that the investment yields good returns in the long run.

Key opportunities

  • Spacious living areas that can be reconfigured to suit personal taste.
  • Potential for garden improvement with established planting areas and an outbuilding.
  • Opportunity to modernize the dated kitchen and bathrooms.

Key risks

  • All-in costs, including purchase and renovation, exceed local value benchmarks, which could limit potential return on investment.

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St. Andrews Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14
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Based on a loan of £112,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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