Hessewelle Crescent, Durham, DH6
North East
£35,000Guide Price
Listed on 24/10/2026
Listed on 24/10/2026
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Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Semi DetachedFeatures
- Garden
Description
A two-bedroom semi-detached house in Haswell, County Durham, offered through Purplebricks' Modern Method of Auction. The property has a practical layout and scope for improvement, with outdoor space that could be landscaped. It is in a residential village setting with local services nearby and road links to Durham and the wider North East. Buyers should review the legal pack and auction terms, including the reservation fee, buyer's premium and legal pack fee, as these are payable in addition to the purchase price.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
43out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £35,000, this semi-detached Haswell property offers a substantial renovation canvas: the photographed living areas, bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom all show significant deterioration, while the overgrown garden could be reclaimed and landscaped. The brick exterior appears generally intact in the available views, but dark staining and damage across a ceiling and upper wall need investigation before repairs are planned. The works range is £45,000–£75,000, so this is a full-scale project rather than a cosmetic refresh.
Floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot be judged yet. The score is a low-opportunity 43/100, with condition and investability the main weakness; the available information does not establish the eventual resale value. The sale is by modern auction, and the listing also specifies a buyer’s premium, reservation fee and legal-pack fee, so check the terms and additional costs before proceeding.
Key opportunities
- Rework the worn living spaces and bedrooms into a cohesive home, with scope to choose new finishes and flooring throughout.
- Replace the visibly deteriorated kitchen and bathroom finishes to give the interior a more complete renewal.
- Clear the overgrown garden and cut vegetation to make better use of the outdoor space and paved access path.
Key risks
- Widespread deterioration across the photographed interiors and a £45,000–£75,000 works range make this a substantial budget and programme, not a cosmetic refresh.
- Investigate the cause and extent of the dark staining and damaged finishes visible across a ceiling and upper wall before making good.
- The available photographs do not establish the condition of the roof or concealed building fabric.
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