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Leven Road, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14

North East

£70,000

Listed on 07/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Terraced
Area
769 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This two-bedroom terraced house in West Auckland offers approximately 769 sq ft of accommodation over two floors and is being sold with no onward chain. The ground floor has an open-plan living and dining area connected to the kitchen, with a fireplace in the living space and patio doors opening to the rear garden. The kitchen has wood-effect units, work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, an oven, hob and extractor, plus space for laundry appliances. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a shower room and a separate WC. The entrance hall includes storage, and the listing notes built-in storage on the first floor. The property is described as needing cosmetic refurbishment, with some areas requiring repair and attention. The rear garden is overgrown and will need clearance to make the paved areas and planting space usable. Buyers can consider refreshing the existing fittings or undertaking more extensive updates to suit their plans. West Auckland village amenities are nearby, with a wider range of shops and services in Bishop Auckland. The property may suit buyers prepared to carry out improvement work; the extent and cost of any repairs should be checked during inspection.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

62out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £70,000, this two-bedroom terrace is a notably cheap entry point: its asking price works out at £91/sq ft, around 31% below the local average. The generous open-plan living and dining space gives the project a strong starting point, while the dated finishes, worn flooring and older kitchen offer scope to create a more cohesive interior. The kitchen has a visibly damaged, open section beneath the worktop that merits inspection and repair as part of the update.

The rear garden is heavily overgrown, but clearing it could reveal a more usable outdoor space. The visible frontage and roof appear broadly intact, and the shower room looks usable though dated. Overall, this is a medium-scale improvement project with an attractive purchase price, though the economics score is more moderate than the price comparison alone suggests.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the open-plan living and dining area, using its generous proportions to create a more coordinated ground-floor scheme.
  • Update the older kitchen and address the damaged, open section beneath the worktop after inspection.
  • Clear the overgrown rear garden to reveal the paved area and improve its usability.

Key risks

  • The open section beneath the kitchen worktop exposes services or pipework; inspect it and the surrounding damage to establish the repair required.

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Location

Leven Road, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Bishop Auckland West Station

    2.5 miles

    Train · Bishop Auckland

  • Bishop Auckland Rail Station

    2.6 miles

    Train · Bishop Auckland

  • Shildon Rail Station

    3.5 miles

    Train · Shildon

  • Newton Aycliffe Rail Station

    5.5 miles

    Train · Newton Aycliffe

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£286
Based on a loan of £52,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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