Claypath, Durham

This charming Grade II listed three-storey house on Claypath offers a rare opportunity to own a 19th-century family home of special architectural and historical interest. Nestled within the picturesque Durham City Conservation Area, the property enjoys an unrivalled central location, just steps from Durham Market Place, the Gala Theatre, and the scenic Riverside. Putting you right at the heart of the city's vibrant amenities and its historic charm. The distinctive two-bay fronted façade sits beautifully within the historic streetscape, surrounded by other notable listed buildings. Inside, the home is rich with original period features, including sash windows, handsome fireplaces, and a classic layout that has been lovingly preserved by the current owners.

Full Description - The front entrance door opens into an attractive entrance lobby with a stained-glass interior door leading to the hallway. Stripped and waxed floorboards throughout, creating a warm and cohesive feel. The spacious lounge benefits from a secondary-glazed bay window and an attractive fireplace. The extensively fitted kitchen, which is flooded with natural light, opens seamlessly into a dining area and living room, featuring a vaulted ceiling, inset Velux windows, and large French doors that frame elevated views over the rear garden and its surroundings. A ground-floor cloakroom and WC complete the downstairs accommodation. On the first floor you will find three bedrooms and a generous family bathroom with both a bath and a separate shower cubicle. The second floor offers a further three bedrooms and a shower room. From here, the open loft space, is accessed by stairs. Externally, the well-established rear garden is a real highlight, featuring a raised decked area and a laid-to-lawn section — perfect for relaxing and enjoying the outdoor space. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a property of great character and charm. Internal inspection is essential to appreciate.

Area Information - Durham is 18 miles to the south of Newcastle upon Tyne. It benefits from excellent transportation links with regional rail and bus networks and is just 2 miles from the A1M. The city centre shops, marketplace, library, cinema, theatre, railway station, bus station, castle, cathedral and leisure centre (with swimming pool and gym) are all within walking distance of the property. A network of riverside footpaths and walks are also within easy walking distance. Durham City is delightful with its cobbled streets and its varied amenities which include the marketplace, a range of local and regional retailers, and a number of well-regarded restaurants and bars. The property falls within the catchment area of several highly regarded state schools, including St Margaret's and St Oswald’s primary schools, and Durham Johnston and St Leonards secondary schools. Durham also offers private education at Bow Preparatory, the Choristers, Durham School, and Durham High School for Girls. The University of Durham has been ranked 3rd overall in the 2026 UK university rankings by The Times and The Sunday Times. Durham is a cultural city of historical significance, with its Castle and Cathedral holding UNESCO World Heritage status. The meandering River Wear which circles around the Castle and Cathedral offers an eye-catching back drop to the city, as well as providing superb city walks and local boating.

Entrance Lobby - Stripped and waxed floorboards and attractive stained glass interior door leading through to the hallway.

Entrance Hallway - Double radiator, cloaks cupboard, under stair storage cupboard, spot lighting, stripped and waxed floorboards and external door leading to the rear garden.

Cloakroom/Wc - Traditional suite with close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, stripped and waxed floorboards and radiator.

Lounge - 5.03m x 5.51m (16'6" x 18'0") - Secondary glazed bay window facing the front aspect of the property, period style feature fireplace with inset solid fuel grate, alcove storage cupboard, coved ceiling, stripped and waxed floorboards and double radiator.

Kitchen - 4.10m x 4.21m (13'5" x 13'9") - Extensive range of wall and floor units with laminate worktops, integrated dishwasher and inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap. Recess with Rangemaster range cooker with electric oven and grill, plumbed for automatic washing machine and dryer, spot lighting and Karndean flooring leading through to the garden room.

Dining/Living Area - 4.4m x 3.22m (14'5" x 10'6" ) - Two vertical radiators, Karndean flooring, space for a large dining table, vaulted ceiling with four inset Velux windows and double glazed French doors providing access to the rear garden and patio area.

First Floor Lanidng - Stripped and waxed floorboards.

Bedroom 1 - 4.56 x 3.7 (14'11" x 12'1") - Secondary glazed bay window facing the front aspect of the property, period feature fireplace with marble surround, cast iron insert and tiled hearth. Stripped and waxed floorboards, dado rail and radiator.

Bedroom 2 - 4.47 x 2.18 (14'7" x 7'1") - Stripped and waxed floorboards and radiator.

Bedroom 3 - 3.51m x 2.35 (11'6" x 7'8") - Stripped and waxed floorboards, radiator and period feature fireplace with cast iron insert.

Bathroom - 3.74m x 1.68m (12'3" x 5'6") - Traditional suite comprising, close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin, panel bath, corner shower cubicle with mains fed shower, tiled splashbacks, spot lighting, chrome heated towel rail and tiled flooring.

Second Floor Landing - Stripped and waxed floorboards, double radiator and skylight.

Bedroom 4 - 3.56m x 4.26m (11'8" x 13'11") - Secondary glazed bay window facing the front aspect of the property,, stripped and waxed floorboards, radiator, spot lighting and built-in storage cupboard.

Bedroom 5 - 4.62m x 2.42m (15'1" x 7'11") - Stripped and waxed floorboards, radiator and Velux window.

Bedroom 6 - 3.62m x 3.16m (11'10" x 10'4") - Stripped and waxed floorboards, radiator and sash window looking out to the rear.

Shower Room - 2.02m x 1.81m (6'7" x 5'11") - Close coupled wc, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, shower cubicle with mains fed shower, tiled splashbacks, chrome heated towel rail and Velux window.

Loft Storage Room - 5.12m x 2.60m (16'9" x 8'6") - Stripped and waxed floorboards, radiator and built-in cupboard.

Rear Garden - Established rear garden with walled boundary and raised decked area enjoying the surrounding views with steps down to the laid lawn with mature planted borders and paved pathway leading to a timber storage shed and vegetable patch.

Freehold. - We have been informed that the property is Freehold. Interested purchasers should seek clarification of this from their Solicitors.

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