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Princes Street, Durham, County Durham, DH1

PROPERTY TYPE

Town House

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Impressive City Centre Town House
  • Generous Rear Garden
  • Two Garages and Parking
  • Prime City Centre Location
  • Accommodation Over Three Floors
  • No Onward Chain
  • Potential Further Development
  • Awaiting EPC

Description

Occupying a generous plot within one of Durham City's most sought-after residential locations, this substantial three-bedroom period townhouse offers spacious accommodation arranged over three floors, together with extensive gardens, garage facilities, workshop space and off-street parking. Rich in character and charm, the property retains a wealth of attractive period features while also presenting exciting potential for further enhancement and development, subject to the necessary consents.

An impressive entrance hall creates a striking first impression, featuring elegant spindle staircases leading both to the upper floor accommodation and the versatile basement level. The beautifully proportioned lounge enjoys a large bay window that floods the room with natural light, complemented by a feature fireplace that forms an attractive focal point.

To the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with walk-in dressing room/wardrobe and a stylish contemporary shower room. Completing the upper floor is a modern refitted family shower room/WC.

At basement level, the property boasts a superb open-plan kitchen and dining space, ideal for modern family living and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of contemporary units, together with space for appliances, while the spacious dining area enjoys direct access via patio door to a lower-level patio.  This level is completed by a convenient cloaks/WC.

Externally, the property continues to impress. Twin garages are positioned to the side elevation, one of which is currently utilised as a workshop, offering excellent flexibility for hobbies, storage or home-working requirements. A sun room overlooks the rear garden, providing an ideal space to relax and enjoy the outlook. The generous rear garden is currently uncultivated and offers tremendous scope to create a superb outdoor living environment.

The property is offered to the market with no onward chain.

Location:  Princes Street is an attractive and highly regarded terrace situated just off Western Hill, a long-established and desirable area of Durham City. The property enjoys a superb position within comfortable walking distance of the city centre, offering an excellent range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities. Durham's bus and railway stations are also easily accessible, together with County Hall, Durham University Hospital, the Land Registry, Durham Johnston School and St Leonard's Catholic School, making this an ideal location for families, professionals and commuters alike.



 

Property Information

Tenure: Freehold (subject to a flying freehold element). The adjoining property to the rear enjoys pedestrian access via the passageway between the house and garages, with the second bedroom extending above this passageway.The property benefits from all Mains Services including, gas, electricity, water, drainage and sewerage. Parking Permit Area for on street parking.

COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: E
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
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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Princes Street, Durham, County Durham, DH1

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£2,390
Property: £ 475,000
Deposit: £ 47,500
Interest rate: 5.36%
Term: 30 years
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About Dowen, Durham

3B, Old Elvet, Durham City, DH1 3HL
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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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