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Southfields, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7PF

North East

£69,000

Listed on 13/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached

Description

Pattinson Estate Agents presents this three-bedroom semi-detached home located on Southfields, Stanley. This property offers a generous living space of approximately 74m² and presents an excellent opportunity for renovation and personalisation. The ground floor features an entrance hallway leading to a well-sized lounge with a feature fireplace, a separate dining room, and a fitted kitchen equipped with wall and base units, work surfaces, and a stainless-steel sink. An external door from the kitchen provides access to the pleasant rear garden. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms, with built-in storage in the master and second bedrooms. The shower room includes a walk-in enclosure and a pedestal wash basin, while a separate WC is conveniently accessed from the landing. Externally, the property boasts a lawned frontage and an open outlook across surrounding green space. The rear garden is primarily laid to lawn, featuring established flower beds, pathways, and timber boundaries, along with a brick-built outbuilding for additional storage. This home is ideal for buyers looking to create their own space or for investors seeking their next project.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Stanley presents a solid opportunity for buyers looking to invest in a project. While the property shows visible signs of wear and dated decor throughout, this allows for significant scope to modernize and personalize the interiors to create a home that reflects your taste. The well-maintained garden and good external condition are definite positives that enhance the property's appeal.

The kitchen and living spaces are ready for an update, offering a blank canvas for potential buyers. The guide price of £69,000 is attractive, especially since the value versus local £/sqf cannot be assessed due to missing floor area data. However, it's worth noting that bidding could drive the final sale price above the guide. With renovation costs projected between £40,000 and £80,000, savvy investors or homebuyers can envision transforming this dated property into a desirable residence.

Key opportunities

  • Significant scope for updating and redecoration throughout the property.
  • Good external condition with a well-maintained garden.
  • Opportunity to personalize the living spaces and kitchen.

Key risks

  • Visible signs of wear and outdated decor in several rooms.
  • Potential damp issues may need to be assessed during renovation.

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Southfields, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7PF
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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Based on a loan of £51,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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