Durrington Hill, Worthing, BN13
South East
£500,000
Listed on 14/10/2026
Listed on 14/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
DetachedArea
1262 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom detached house is set within a substantial plot and is offered chain free. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, a long living room, a vaulted kitchen and dining room, a further kitchen area, a bathroom and a separate shower room. Upstairs, a large room with a balcony overlooking the garden is described as a potential reception room.
The property is presented as requiring refurbishment and modernisation. The plot may prompt interest in redevelopment or other uses, but any proposals would be subject to the necessary consents and should be checked with the local planning authority. The house is freehold, has an EPC rating of E and is in council tax band E.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
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47out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
The standout here is the substantial plot and mature garden, paired with a detached house that offers a genuine scope to reshape and modernise. Exposed beams, a vaulted kitchen/dining room and an upper room described as a potential reception space give the project some character and room to explore, while the dated interiors, worn finishes and tired garden leave plenty for a buyer to improve. Any development or alternative-use potential remains subject to planning and other approvals.
At £396/sq ft, the £500,000 asking price is slightly below the local average, which is supportive for value. However, the £55,000–£95,000 renovation range puts purchase plus refurbishment costs tight against local benchmarks, so the project economics look challenging unless the finished home can justify a premium.
Key opportunities
- Use the substantial plot and mature garden to create a more considered outdoor setting, clearing dense growth and improving the lawn and access areas.
- Rework the dated interiors, including the worn and incomplete-looking secondary kitchen area, to create a more coherent modern home.
- Explore how the vaulted kitchen/dining room and large upper room described as a potential reception space could support a more flexible layout, subject to confirming suitability.
Key risks
- The £55,000–£95,000 works range makes this a substantial modernisation programme across dated finishes, kitchen areas, washrooms and garden, rather than a cosmetic refresh; scope and programme need careful control.
- The roof and much of the exterior are obscured by vegetation, so their condition should be checked more fully.
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