Whinney Hill, Durham City, Durham

Substantial Detached Home | Historic Durham City Location | Versatile Accommodation | Peaceful Green Setting

Set in the heart of historic Durham City, this substantial detached home combines generous, adaptable accommodation with a remarkably peaceful green setting, close to Durham University and the city centre.

The University’s academic and sports facilities, Durham Law School and Bill Bryson Library are nearby, alongside Durham Cathedral and Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Historic streets and picturesque walks along the River Wear are also within easy reach.

Established gardens, mature trees, apple trees and abundant wildlife create a tranquil retreat in this exceptional central location.

Inside, four generously proportioned reception rooms, a fitted kitchen and adjoining utility room offer excellent flexibility for family life, entertaining, home working or multi-generational living.

A distinctive feature is the substantial end extension. Originally designed as a library, it has also served as a children’s playroom and is currently used as guest accommodation. Its generous proportions suit a family or games room, library, office, studio or guest space.

A further ground-floor room and en-suite wet room provide additional options for guests, extended family or an older family member. Upstairs are three generously proportioned bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom.

Outside, established front and rear gardens are complemented by driveway parking for two cars and a garage. The rear garden offers a peaceful space for outdoor dining and relaxation.

A rare opportunity to enjoy substantial accommodation, greenery and tranquillity in one of England’s most historic cities, with the University and Durham’s outstanding heritage close by.

Agent Notes - Council Tax: Durham County Council, Band F- Approx. £3788p.a
Tenure: Freehold
Property Construction – Standard
Gas Supply - Mains, Electricity supply – Mains, Water Supply – Mains, Sewerage – Mains
Heating – Gas Central Heating
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website -
Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website –
Building Safety – The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm.
Restrictions – If there are any covenants which may affect the property, they would be within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection via the Land Registry or your legal representative.
Rights & Easements – None known
Flood risk – Refer to the Gov website -
Coastal Erosion – Refer to the Gov website -
Protected Trees – None known
Planning Permission – Nothing in the local area to affect this property that we are aware of.
Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required by your legal representative.

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Images - A small selection of images have been edited using artificial intelligence software, purely for the purpose of removing some items from the images. This has is no way altered the actual room layout or other appearance.