Front Street, Grange Villa, Chester Le Street
North East
£15,000
Listed on 13/11/2026
Listed on 13/11/2026
The listing
Property details
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Description
This one-bedroom first-floor flat is offered with no onward chain and requires comprehensive refurbishment. The accommodation is arranged around a landing and includes a lounge, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom/WC. It is accessed by stairs above commercial premises, and an external courtyard is included.
The listing notes a modern gas combination boiler and a modern front entrance door. The property is described as being in a selective licensing area, with mains gas, electricity, water and sewerage. It is understood to be freehold, subject to confirmation by a buyer's legal adviser.
Grange Villa lies between Chester le Street and Stanley, with local shops, schools and everyday amenities nearby. Chester le Street offers a wider range of services and a railway station, while road links include the A693 and nearby A1(M). The flat is presented as a substantial renovation project for buyers prepared to investigate and undertake the required works.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
41out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £15,000, this first-floor flat is a substantial renovation project rather than a cosmetic refresh. The photos show worn finishes and damaged or unfinished wall surfaces in several areas, with the kitchen and bathroom both needing major updating. A modern combination boiler and entrance door are useful starting points, and the external courtyard adds scope to improve the outdoor space. The flat is above commercial premises, so that context is worth considering alongside the village location and access to nearby Chester le Street and Stanley.
The score is 41/100 (E, Low Opportunity), reflecting limited condition and fundamentals scores, while the economics score is neutral. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot be judged yet; the headline price alone does not establish whether it is cheap or dear.
Key opportunities
- Rework the interior as a cohesive full-gut project, replacing worn finishes and improving the layout and presentation across the visible living spaces.
- Create a fresh kitchen and bathroom scheme to replace the substantially dated fittings and address damaged or unfinished wall surfaces.
- Clear and improve the hard-surfaced courtyard, with scope to tidy or refresh the weathered small outbuilding.
Key risks
- Stripped and heavily worn interiors across several areas mean planning for a full interior rebuild and a longer, more involved programme than a cosmetic refresh.
- Floor area is missing, so the price cannot yet be assessed against local £/sqf values.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Chester-le-Street Rail Station
2.4 miles
Train · Chester-le-Street
Dunston Rail Station
6.1 miles
Train · Dunston
Durham Rail Station
6.1 miles
Train · Durham
Metrocentre Rail Station
6.8 miles
Train · Metrocentre
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