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East Thirston, Felton

North East

£195,000

Listed on 09/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Cottage
Area
807 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This charming stone-built end-terrace home is situated in the picturesque village of East Thirston, offering stunning open countryside views and a private rear aspect. With two bedrooms, extensive off-street parking, and traditional stone outbuildings, this property presents an exciting opportunity for renovation and expansion, subject to necessary consents. The spacious living room at the front of the house provides a bright reception area with lovely views, while the fitted kitchen at the rear offers practicality and access to outdoor space. On the first floor, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms and a bathroom, ideal for couples or small families. The generous off-street parking includes a driveway that runs alongside the house and around to the back, enhancing accessibility. The stone outbuildings currently serve various purposes, including storage and workshop space, making them perfect for hobbyists or those needing extra storage. The property's sizable plot and end-terrace position offer potential for future enhancements, allowing buyers to create a larger family home. Located within easy reach of nearby amenities and transport links, this property combines character, countryside views, and development potential in a highly desirable rural location.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

57out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a tidy, usable stone-built home with a clear but manageable refresh opportunity. The asking price is about 5% below the local average per square foot, which is a positive, though the numbers still make this a weaker overall opportunity: the estimated purchase price plus the renovation midpoint is close to the implied local average value, leaving little headroom on that comparison.

The appeal is in the setting and the scope to make the house your own: refresh the worn bedroom finishes, update the dated kitchen and bathroom over time, and improve the gravelled rear space. The timber-floored living room, traditional fireplace, side-and-rear parking and stone outbuildings add character and practical potential; any extension would depend on the necessary consents.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the marked bedroom wall finishes and worn carpets while retaining the living room’s timber floorboards and traditional fireplace.
  • Make gradual improvements to the functional but dated kitchen and bathroom.
  • Explore how the rear space and traditional stone outbuildings could better serve hobbies, storage or outdoor use; extension scope is subject to consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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East Thirston, Felton
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£737
Based on a loan of £146,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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