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Douglas Gardens, Merryoaks, Durham, DH1 3PU

3bedrooms
1bathroom
Semi-Detachedtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 30 May 2026 · price reduced 13 Oct 2026 · Durham

How the price compares

This home£240,000
Median 3 bed in DH1£270k82 homes listed · £327 per sq ft
Difference-11%below the area median

Key features

  • No Forward Chain & Vacant Possession
  • Popular Location Close to Schools
  • Sun Room Extension
  • Garage & Driveway
  • Front & Rear Gardens
  • Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing

About this home

**No Forward Chain & Vacant Possession** Situated within the popular Merryoaks area of Durham with easy access of highly regarded schools, and well posistioned for commuting being close to the A167.

Whilst requiring some cosmetic updating, this three-bedroom semi-detached family home offers spacious accommodation with huge potential. Extended on the ground floor, the property briefly comprises an entrance hallway, a downstairs W/C, a fitted kitchen, an open plan lounge/diner, a sun-room, a utility hallway with access to the front garden, and the garage. On the first floor, there is a spacious landing, three bedrooms, and a family bathroom. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with a hedged boundary. The rear garden has a paved patio, low maintenance pebbled ground covering, borders for planting, a fenced boundary, and gated access to the driveway. In addition, the property is gas centrally heated and double-glazed.

Douglas Gardens forms part of a well-established, very popular residential area situated on the outskirts of the immediate City Centre, where a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities are available. Douglas Gardens lies within the Durham Johnston School catchment area and is adjacent to the A167 Highway, which provides good road links to both North and South.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

The information below is provided in accordance with the consumer protection requirements of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 and is intended to highlight matters which may be material to a prospective purchaser when deciding whether to view, offer on or proceed with this property.

PART A Local Authority – Durham County Council Council Tax Band – D Tenure – Freehold

PART B Property Type – Semi-Detached Property Construction – Standard Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls Gas Supply- Mains Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains (not metered) Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas fired central heating via radiators Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website –

Parking- Off Street Parking & a Garage

PART C 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 – Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection. Selective licencing area – No Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Durham City Article 4 Direction Conservation Area –N/A

Probate- the sale of the property is subject to obtaining probate. Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very Low / Surface water: Very Low Coastal Erosion – N/A Protected Trees - NA Planning Permission – None Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required.

The information has been obtained from the seller and, where appropriate, from publicly available or other relevant sources, and has been compiled in good faith. Information supplied by third parties or external sources may be subject to change. J W Wood is not qualified to provide legal, surveying, structural or other specialist advice. Where any information requires legal or technical interpretation, or where any matter is of particular importance to your decision to purchase, you should seek appropriate verification from your conveyancer, surveyor or other suitably qualified professional before committing to significant expenditure.

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Property details

Property type
Semi-Detached
Council tax band
D
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Durham Station1.2 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
8 Douglas Gardens
Durham DH1 3PT
Semi-detached
Freehold
24 Apr 2026£315,000
18 Douglas Gardens
Durham DH1 3PT
Semi-detached
Freehold
2 Sept 2024£307,000

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£1,201£24,000 deposit · £216,000 loan
Stamp Duty£2,300England 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 J W Wood, Durham City on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 30 May 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 13/10/2026.

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