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Cresswell Avenue, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8

PROPERTY TYPE

Terraced Bungalow

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • NO CHAIN
  • TERRACED BUNGALOW
  • TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS
  • SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN
  • NOT OVERLOOKED TO THE REAR
  • CONSERVATORY
  • NEW ROOF & GUTTERING IN MAY 2023
  • BOILER SERVICED OCTOBER 2025
  • ALARM SYSTEM INSTALLED DECEMBER 2024 & HAS BEEN SERVICED DECEMBER 2025
  • SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION

Description

Situated on the popular Cresswell Avenue in Horden, this two double bedroom terraced bungalow is offered to the market with the added benefit of no onward chain, making it an ideal opportunity for buyers looking for a straightforward purchase. The property is ready for a new owner to modernise and personalise to their own taste, the property offers generous accommodation throughout together with a beautifully positioned south-facing rear garden.


The property is approached via a paved front garden area which provides low-maintenance outdoor space and benefits from a useful storage shed. An entrance porch leads into the bungalow, where the accommodation comprises a fitted kitchen, bathroom, two well-proportioned double bedrooms and a spacious 15ft living room. The living room enjoys a pleasant outlook over the rear garden through a large window, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere, while an electric fire provides an attractive focal point.


To the rear of the property, a conservatory offers additional living space and provides an excellent area for relaxing or entertaining throughout the year. A uPVC door opens directly onto the rear garden, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor spaces.


One of the standout features of this home is the delightful south-facing private rear garden. Enjoying plenty of sunshine throughout the day, the garden has been lovingly established with mature borders, a vegetable patch and a variety of planting, offering an excellent environment for keen gardeners as well as those simply wishing to enjoy a peaceful outdoor retreat.


The property also benefits from significant recent improvements, including a new roof and guttering installed in May 2023, providing reassurance for future owners. In addition, the boiler was serviced in October 2025, an alarm system was fitted in December 2024 along with up to date annual service record demonstrating ongoing maintenance and care.


Offering excellent potential to update and enhance, this charming bungalow presents a fantastic opportunity for downsizers, first-time buyers or investors seeking a property with scope to add their own style and value. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the accommodation, gardens and potential on offer.

Porch

1.4224m x 0.7874m - 4'8" x 2'7"
UPVC Door, double glazed windows to both sides and the front elevation

Kitchen

3.3782m x 2.3368m - 11'1" x 7'8"
Fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces, stainless steel sink with drainer and dual tap, radiator, double glazed window to the front elevation, loft access

Bathroom

2.3622m x 1.27m - 7'9" x 4'2"
Fitted with a 3 piece suite comprising of; Bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w/c, radiator, tiled walls, double glazed window to the front elevation

Living Room

4.826m x 4.064m - 15'10" x 13'4"
Double glazed window to the rear elevation, 2x radiators, electric fire, storage cupboard housing combi boiler

Bedroom One

3.1496m x 3.0734m - 10'4" x 10'1"
Double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator, wardrobes

Bedroom Two

3.3782m x 3.1496m - 11'1" x 10'4"
Double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator

Hall

0.9652m x 0.9144m - 3'2" x 3'0"
external door into conservatory

Conservatory

2.6162m x 1.778m - 8'7" x 5'10"
Double glazed windows to both sides and the rear elevation, upvc door to the rear garden

Outside

The property is approached via a paved front garden area which provides low-maintenance outdoor space and benefits from a useful storage shed.One of the standout features of this home is the delightful south-facing private rear garden. Enjoying plenty of sunshine throughout the day, the garden has been lovingly established with mature borders, a vegetable patch and a variety of planting, offering an excellent environment for keen gardeners as well as those simply wishing to enjoy a peaceful outdoor retreat.

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Band: A
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Cresswell Avenue, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£352
Property: £ 70,000
Deposit: £ 7,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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About Dowen, Peterlee

1 Yoden Way, Peterlee SR8 1BP
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Tried, Tested & Trusted in the North East Since 1982 At Dowen Estate Agents, we deliver a 5-star estate agency experience through a passionate team of property experts. Our foundation is traditional estate agency, now seamlessly blended with 21st-century technology to meet the evolving needs of every client. Founded in 1982 by Denis Dowen, the company was acquired in 2020 by long-standing employees John Nicholson and Trudie Bowes. Today, Dowen operates 8 branches and bespoke Auction Stores, covering the North East from coast to A1 corridor. We’re a full-service estate agency, offering: Residential Sales: Tens of thousands of properties sold across all price ranges. Lettings: Hundreds of homes under professional management. Auctions: Founding member of The Great North Property Auction, with thousands of successful sales since 2012. Surveys & EPCs: Provided via our panel of independent surveyors. Conveyancing: Competitive rates through trusted local solicitors. Mortgages: Arranged via independent brokers. We proudly subscribe to the National Association of Estate Agents and the Ombudsman for Estate Agents, adhering to their strict codes of practice.

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