Church Street, Catchgate, Stanley, Durham, DH9 8HE
North East
£60,000
Listed on 09/10/2026
Listed on 09/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
End Of TerraceFeatures
- Garden
Description
This two-bedroom end-terrace house in Catchgate is offered for sale with refurbishment required. The accommodation comprises a lounge with a chimney breast and fireplace, a kitchen, two bedrooms and a shower room with a white suite. The kitchen has a sink and drainer, tiled splashbacks, windows and an external door, and is described as needing refurbishment. Both bedrooms provide space for furniture, with a recessed storage area in the second bedroom. Outside, there is an enclosed front garden with paving and lawn, an outbuilding, and an enclosed rear yard. The property is freehold and in Council Tax Band A.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
47out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £60,000, this two-bedroom home offers a clear renovation canvas: the lounge has a chimney breast and fireplace, while the basic kitchen, worn flooring and dated finishes give a buyer scope to reshape the interior around their own taste. The enclosed front and rear outdoor areas, including a small outbuilding, add further room to improve. The shower-room fittings appear intact, though dated.
The overall WHOTS score is 47/100 (E, Low Opportunity). Floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the £60,000 headline alone does not establish whether it is cheap or dear. The £27,000–£48,000 renovation range points to a substantial project, and without floor area or a stated GDV the eventual value case remains uncertain.
Key opportunities
- Rework the basic kitchen and update the worn flooring and dated finishes to create a more cohesive interior.
- Make use of the lounge’s chimney breast and fireplace as a focal point while refreshing the living space.
- Improve the enclosed front and rear outdoor areas, including the cracked rear-yard surface and small outbuilding.
Key risks
- The £27,000–£48,000 works range makes this a substantial interior and outdoor improvement programme, requiring more budget and time than a cosmetic refresh.
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