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£240,000

Ellesmere, Houghton Le Spring, Durham, DH4 6EA

3bedrooms
2bathrooms
Detachedtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 23 Oct 2026 · Houghton le Spring

How the price compares

This home£240,000
Median 3 bed in DH4£190k71 homes listed · £219 per sq ft
Difference+26%above the area median

Key features

  • Three-bedroom detached family home
  • Spacious open-plan kitchen/diner
  • Additional reception room extension
  • Driveway parking, garage and attractive gardens
  • Popular residential location close to local amenities

About this home

This beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated three-bedroom detached home offers generous and versatile accommodation, ideally suited to modern family living. Having been carefully enhanced over the years, the property combines a welcoming atmosphere with spacious living areas and a well-established garden setting.

Upon entering, a porch leads into a welcoming entrance hallway, providing access to the main ground floor accommodation. The lounge offers a comfortable space in which to relax, while the impressive open-plan kitchen and dining area forms the heart of the home, creating an ideal setting for everyday family life and entertaining alike. Further enhancing the ground floor is an adjoining reception room extension, enjoying views over the rear garden and providing additional flexibility for a variety of uses. A convenient ground floor WC, cloakroom and shower room further complement the accommodation.

To the first floor, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, all served by a family bathroom, providing practical and comfortable accommodation for a growing family.

Externally, the property continues to impress. To the front, a paved driveway provides off-road parking and leads to the garage, alongside a neatly maintained lawn bordered by established flowers and planting. The rear garden offers an attractive combination of patio and lawn, ideal for outdoor dining, relaxation and family enjoyment, with mature shrubs and plants adding colour and privacy around the borders. A useful summer house is positioned in the corner of the garden, offering additional storage or potential for a hobby space.

The property occupies a popular and well-established residential location, with a range of local shops, schools for all age groups, healthcare provision and leisure facilities conveniently close at hand. The nearby area of Ellesmere in Houghton provides further local amenities and everyday conveniences, while the surrounding residential setting offers a well-connected base for families and commuters alike.

Combining generous living space, versatile reception areas and attractive gardens, this well-cared-for detached home presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a comfortable and adaptable family property.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

CST260391/2

Property details

Property type
Detached
Council tax band
E
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Driveway
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Chester-le-Street Station2.2 mi
  • South Hylton Metro Station4.6 mi
  • Pallion Metro Station5.8 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in DH4 over the last 12 months: terraced £112k · semi-detached £155k · detached £263k · flat £75k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
18 Ellesmere
Houghton Le Spring DH4 6EA
Detached
Freehold
26 Jun 2026£305,000
43 Ellesmere
Houghton Le Spring DH4 6EA
Semi-detached
Freehold
12 Dec 2025£177,500
47 Ellesmere
Houghton Le Spring DH4 6EA
Semi-detached
Freehold
7 Oct 2025£262,000
41 Ellesmere
Houghton Le Spring DH4 6EA
Semi-detached
Leasehold
14 Feb 2025£267,500
32 Ellesmere
Houghton Le Spring DH4 6EA
Semi-detached
Leasehold
6 Dec 2024£240,000
28 Ellesmere
Houghton Le Spring DH4 6EA
Other
Leasehold
28 Jun 2024£225,000
42 Ellesmere
Houghton Le Spring DH4 6EA
Semi-detached
Leasehold
2 Feb 2024£125,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DH4

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 Reeds Rains, Chester le Street on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 23 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 23/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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