Essex Crescent, Seaham, SR7 8DZ

Essex Crescent is a two-bedroom terraced house, well-presented throughout and offering a great option for homebuyers, with enough appeal to also interest investors looking to add to a portfolio.

Perfect for Homebuyers or Investors:

This home has modern laminate flooring, a feature painted wall in the living room, and a fully fitted kitchen with sleek dark worktops and ample storage. It's an ideal option for buyers wanting a home that doesn't require immediate work, while still offering enough scope for a new owner to add their own finishing touches. This also appeals to investors. Depending on the standard and condition of the property, this can potentially generate a 9% yield.

Convenient location close to Seaham and its transport links:

Essex Crescent is well placed within Deneside, just 3 minutes' drive from Seaham town centre, giving easy access to local shops, cafes and the seafront. Seaham train station is around 4 minutes away, providing direct rail links along the Durham Coast Line towards Sunderland and beyond. Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Centre is roughly 7 minutes' drive, and Sunderland city centre is approximately 15 minutes away, giving residents a great mix of local convenience and easy access to the wider city.

EPC Rating C:

With an EPC rating of C, Essex Crescent already meets the energy efficiency standard required for rental properties, meaning no immediate upgrades are needed to let the property out. This also translates to lower running costs for homebuyers, with better insulation and heating efficiency helping to keep energy bills more manageable compared to lower-rated homes.

Upon entering, you're welcomed into a bright living room, finished with warm wood-effect flooring and a striking navy feature wall, creating a modern and inviting first impression.

The kitchen has been fitted with a range of light wood-effect units and contrasting dark worktops, complete with an integrated oven, hob and sink, with space for further appliances. There is also a small dining area alongside the kitchen.

Upstairs, the property comprises two carpeted bedrooms, both offering good proportions and plenty of natural light. The family bathroom has been nicely finished with a bath, patterned tiled flooring, part-tiled walls and a screened shower over bath.

Externally, the property benefits from a garden to the front, and a good-sized rear garden with a brick outbuilding for storage, offering further potential for a new owner to landscape and enjoy.

The property also benefits from solar panels, offering the potential to generate renewable energy and help reduce household electricity bills. This is a fantastic added benefit for the new owner, providing the opportunity for greater energy efficiency and potentially lower ongoing energy costs.

Council Tax Band: A (Durham County Council) Tenure: Freehold