20 Lismore Drive, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 3PU
North East
£20,000Guide Price
Listed on 12/11/2026
Listed on 12/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
FlatDescription
Offered at auction, this vacant two-bedroom ground-floor flat is set within a three-storey purpose-built block in Darlington. The accommodation comprises an entrance hallway, reception room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom with WC. The listing describes the property as requiring modernisation, providing scope for refurbishment, subject to inspection and the relevant lease and building information.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At a £20,000 guide price, this vacant two-bedroom ground-floor flat offers a clear renovation canvas: the separate reception room and two-bedroom layout give you a defined starting point, while the dated kitchen and bathroom, worn flooring and marked finishes create scope for a substantial interior update. The exterior looks broadly intact in the available views, and the shared lawn and paths appear maintained.
The overall WHOTS score is 46/100 (E, Low Opportunity), with the limited score reflecting the condition and the fact that value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged: the floor area is missing. This is an auction sale, and bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
Key opportunities
- Rework the interior finishes across the reception room and bedrooms to give the two-bedroom layout a coherent, refreshed feel.
- The dated kitchen and bathroom offer scope to update the fittings and finishes as part of a coordinated interior project.
- The visible exterior and maintained shared paths and lawn provide a sound-looking setting for improving the flat itself.
Key risks
- Worn or absent floor finishes and marked surfaces across several rooms, including visible discolouration around the bathroom’s lower door and wall areas, need checking and addressing.
- A substantial multi-room programme is needed to renew finishes and update the kitchen and bathroom; allow for a coordinated job rather than a cosmetic refresh.
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Transport
Nearest stations
North Road Rail Station
1.5 miles
Train · Darlington
Darlington Rail Station
2.2 miles
Train · Darlington
Dinsdale Rail Station
3.2 miles
Train · Middleton St George
Heighington Rail Station
4.1 miles
Train · Aycliffe Industrial Estate
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