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£149,995

Downs Lane, Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9EA

3bedrooms
1bathroom
Semi-Detachedtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 20 Oct 2026 · Houghton le Spring

How the price compares

This home£149,995
Median 3 bed in DH5£170k59 homes listed · £215 per sq ft
Difference-12%below the area median

Key features

  • THREE BEDROOM SEMI DETACHED HOME
  • RECENTLY CONSTRUCTED AND ENERGY EFFICIENT
  • GENEROUS REAR GARDEN PLOT
  • EPC RATING B
  • LONG MULTI CAR DRIVEWAY TO SIDE
  • MODERN DINING KITCHEN
  • REAR LOUNGE WITH DOORS TO GARDEN
  • GROUND FLOOR WC
  • TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS AND ONE SINGLE
  • CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR COMMUTING

About this home

Good Life Homes are delighted to bring to the market this recently constructed three-bedroom semi-detached home in Houghton le Spring. Offering a practical layout, a generous rear garden and a long driveway to the side, the property also enjoys a convenient position for commuting, with easy access to the region’s major commercial centres. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, a modern dining kitchen with ample room for a table and chairs, a downstairs WC and a rear lounge with doors opening onto the patio. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a bathroom with a shower over the bath. The second bedroom is currently arranged as a home office with two workstations. Outside, the rear garden has an extended paved patio, a lawn and a garden shed, with scope for further landscaping. A multi-car driveway runs along the side of the house, while additional on-street parking is available. An energy-efficient home with gas central heating from a combi boiler and double glazing. Viewing arrangements can be made by contacting our local office. If you have a property to sell and would like valuation advice or guidance, please do not hesitate to ask us for assistance. Our fixed price selling fees start from just £1195 + vat on a no sale no fee basis which means you won’t pay us anything unless we sell your home! Call us and find out why so many people across Sunderland now choose Good Life to sell their home

Introduction - Good Life Homes are delighted to bring to the market this recently constructed three-bedroom semi-detached home in Houghton le Spring. Offering a practical layout, a generous rear garden and a long driveway to the side, the property also enjoys a convenient position for commuting, with easy access to the region’s major commercial centres.

Entrance Hall - Accessed through a GRP double-glazed front door. Carpet flooring, carpeted stairs to the first floor and a door leading into the dining kitchen.

Dining Kitchen - 4.90m x 3.07m (16'1 x 10'1) - Wood-effect vinyl flooring and a double radiator. A modern fitted kitchen with wall and floor units and contrasting laminate work surfaces. Integrated electric oven, four-ring gas hob and extractor, with a stainless-steel splashback. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tall fridge freezer. Stainless steel single bowl sink with a single drainer and Monobloc tap beneath a front-facing uPVC double-glazed window. The combi boiler is concealed within a matching cupboard. Ample space for a dining table and chairs. Doors lead to the entrance hall, lounge and WC.

Ground Floor Wc - 1.68m x 0.91m (5'6 x 3'0) - A continuation of the wood-effect vinyl flooring. Hand basin with chrome taps, WC with a low-level cistern and an extractor fan.

Lounge - 4.14m x 3.28m (13'7 x 10'9) - A spacious rear lounge with carpet flooring, a double radiator and room for a variety of furniture arrangements. A uPVC double-glazed window overlooks the garden, while uPVC double-glazed doors open onto the paved patio and provide further garden views.

Landing - Carpeted stairs lead to the landing, which has a radiator, loft hatch and four doors leading to the three bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom 1 - 4.11m x 2.49m (13'6 x 8'2) - A double bedroom with carpet flooring, a radiator and two front-facing white uPVC double-glazed windows.

Bedroom 2 - 3.78m x 2.16m (12'5 x 7'1) - A double bedroom with carpet flooring, a radiator and a rear-facing white uPVC double-glazed window with pleasant views. Currently arranged by the owners as a home office with two workstations.

Bedroom 3 - 2.74m x 1.88m (9'0 x 6'2) - A single bedroom with carpet flooring, a radiator and a rear-facing white uPVC double-glazed window with pleasant views.

Bathroom - 2.13m x 1.83m (7'0 x 6'0) - Wood-effect vinyl flooring and a radiator. White suite comprising a WC with a low-level cistern, pedestal wash basin with chrome taps and a panelled bath with a glass shower screen. Chrome bath taps with a shower-head attachment, plus a separate shower supplied by the combi boiler. Ceramic tiling around the bath and an extractor fan.

Externally - Front and Driveway - A long multi-car driveway runs along the right-hand side of the property when viewed from the front, providing access to the rear garden. Additional on-street parking is available. Rear Garden - A generous garden plot with an extended paved patio immediately behind the house. Railway sleepers mark the boundary between the patio and the lawn. Fencing encloses three sides, with a garden shed at the bottom and access along the side of the property. The garden offers scope for further landscaping.

General - All measurements are approximate.

Please note that the balance of the new build 10 year structural warranty will pass to the new owners on completion for peace of mind.

Property details

Property type
Semi-Detached
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
On street, Driveway
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Seaham Station4.3 mi
  • Chester-le-Street Station5.5 mi
  • Durham Station6.2 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in DH5 over the last 12 months: terraced £94k · semi-detached £160k · detached £238k · flat £50k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
16 Downs Lane
Houghton Le Spring DH5 9EA
Detached
Freehold
28 May 2026£157,463
6 Downs Lane
Houghton Le Spring DH5 9EA
Semi-detached
Freehold
27 Aug 2025£144,950
20 Downs Lane
Houghton Le Spring DH5 9EA
Detached, new build
Freehold
31 Jul 2024£189,995
18 Downs Lane
Houghton Le Spring DH5 9EA
Detached
Freehold
12 Jan 2024£165,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DH5

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£750£15,000 deposit · £134,996 loan
Stamp Duty£500England 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 Good Life Homes Sales and Lettings, Sunderland on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 20 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 20/10/2026.

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