Dent Street, Hartlepool
North East
£40,000Guide Price
Listed on 24/10/2026
Listed on 24/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
End Of TerraceArea
660 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This two-bedroom end-terrace house is offered at auction and is being sold as seen, with refurbishment and modernisation required. The ground floor comprises an entrance vestibule, front lounge, inner hallway, kitchen and rear lobby leading to the bathroom. Upstairs are two bedrooms, with built-in storage in the first bedroom and a bulkhead affecting part of the second bedroom's floor space.
Outside, there is an enclosed rear yard and on-street parking to the front. The property may suit a buyer prepared to undertake improvement works; the condition of the services and other matters should be checked independently. The sale uses the Modern Method of Auction, with a reservation agreement and additional fees applying. Buyers should review the information pack and confirm the terms and costs before proceeding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
67out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £40,000, this two-bedroom house is priced at about £61/sq ft against a local average of £156/sq ft—a substantial discount that gives the project its clearest appeal. The pictured lounge, kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms offer a full-gut canvas: there is scope to renew the worn finishes and flooring, rework the dated kitchen and bathroom, and create a more coherent interior. The rear yard and the absence of clear major roof failure in the exterior view are additional positives.
The condition score is limited, so this is a hands-on project rather than a quick refresh. Works are estimated at £35,000–£55,000; visible staining and wall discolouration should be investigated as part of planning the job. The overall score is C: the low entry price and project potential are strong, while the scale of the works is the main constraint.
Key opportunities
- The worn lounge, bedrooms and flooring give scope to refresh the interior throughout and establish a consistent finish.
- The heavily worn kitchen and dated bathroom offer clear opportunities for replacement and a more modern layout and finish.
- The £40,000 asking price is about £61/sq ft versus the local £156/sq ft average, providing an unusually low entry point for the project.
Key risks
- The pictured rooms are extensively worn, with deteriorated surfaces and visible staining; the £35,000–£55,000 works range makes this a full-gut programme rather than a cosmetic refresh, with scope and timing to manage carefully.
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