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Claypath, Durham City
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Claypath, Durham City, DH1 1QS

1bedroom
1bathroom
Cottagetype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 3 days ago · Durham

How the price compares

This home£160,000
Median 1 bed in DH1£110k12 homes listed · £232 per sq ft
Difference+45%above the area median

Key features

  • Excellent Investment Opportunity
  • City Centre Location
  • Charming 18th Century Cottage
  • One Bedroom
  • Positioned in a Secluded Courtyard
  • Currently Generating £11,700 PA
  • Highly Sought After Location
  • Over Two Floors

About this home

EXCELLENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY – CURRENTLY GENERATING £11,700 PER ANNUM ** CHARMING 18TH CENTURY CITY CENTRE COTTAGE **

An excellent opportunity to acquire this charming one-bedroom period cottage, believed to date back to the 18th century, ideally positioned within a secluded courtyard in the heart of historic Durham City Centre, just a short stroll from the Market Place.

Currently tenanted and generating a rental income of £11,700 per annum, the property represents an attractive investment opportunity in a highly sought-after central location.

Full of character and charm, the cottage is well-presented with accommodation arranged over two floors and briefly comprises a comfortable lounge and a breakfasting kitchen to the ground floor. To the first floor is a generous double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and shower.

The property enjoys a peaceful courtyard setting whilst being just minutes from Durham's excellent range of shops, restaurants, cafés, cultural attractions and transport links.

Combining period charm with modern improvements, a prime city centre location and an established rental income, this delightful cottage is an ideal addition to an investment portfolio.

Agent Notes - Council Tax: Durham County Council, Band B - Approx. £2039 p.a Tenure: Assumed Flying Freehold - To be clarified by your legal representative. 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. Selective licencing area – No Probate – NA 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.

Disclaimer: Our details have been compiled in good faith using publicly available sources and information obtained from the vendor prior to marketing. Verification and clarification of this information, along with any further details concerning Material Information parts A, B & C, should be sought from a legal representative or appropriate authorities before making any financial commitments. Robinsons cannot accept liability for any information provided subsequent amendments or unintentional errors or omissions.

HMRC Compliance requires all estate agents to carry out identity checks on their customers, including buyers once their offer has been accepted. These checks must be completed for each purchaser who will become a legal owner of the property. An administration fee of £60 (inc. VAT) per individual purchaser applies for carrying out these checks.

Property details

Property type
Cottage
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Freehold

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Durham Station0.4 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in DH1 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £212k · detached £385k · terraced £210k · flat £115k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
5 The Chains, Claypath
Durham DH1 1QZ
Flat
Leasehold
8 Dec 2025£210,000
24 The Chains, Claypath
Durham DH1 1QZ
Flat
Leasehold
14 Nov 2025£220,000
81 Claypath
Durham DH1 1QT
Detached
Freehold
9 May 2025£345,000
1 The Printworks, Claypath
Durham DH1 1SA
Other
Leasehold
30 Apr 2025£200,000
6 The Chains, Claypath
Durham DH1 1QZ
Flat
Leasehold
26 Nov 2024£199,950
60a, Claypath
Durham DH1 1QS
Terraced
Freehold
31 Oct 2024£230,000
89 Claypath
Durham DH1 1RG
Other
Freehold
30 Aug 2024£125,000
3 The Chains, Claypath
Durham DH1 1QZ
Flat
Leasehold
12 Jul 2024£195,000
48 Claypath
Durham DH1 1QS
Other
Freehold
28 Mar 2024£382,500

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DH1

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£800£16,000 deposit · £144,000 loan
Stamp Duty£700England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Robinsons, Durham on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 5 Nov 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 05/11/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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