St Matthews Terrace, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear

Listed 28 Aug 2026 · price reduced 8 Oct 2026 · Houghton le Spring
So Much Potential!! This spacious two bedroom detached bungalow on a generously sized plot, in the highly popular area of Newbottle, Houghton-Le-Spring, is welcomed to the sales market by Jill Moore Sales & Lettings. Boasting large gardens to the front and rear, spectacular views and good room sizes throughout, this is the perfect opportunity for someone to put their own stamp on the property!
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).
If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.
A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.50% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.
Entrance Hall The property is entered via the front door into a spacious hallway. The entrance features a long privacy window positioned alongside the front door, with an additional doorway providing access into the main hallway. The hallway benefits from electric sockets and a radiator.
Lounge The lounge features a window overlooking the surrounding area, together with electric sockets and a radiator.
Bedroom One The first bedroom benefits from a window, electric sockets and a radiator.
Bedroom Two The second bedroom features a window providing picturesque views over the surrounding area, together with electric sockets, a radiator and built-in wardrobes.
Bathroom The bathroom comprises a bath, wash hand basin and WC, together with a privacy window and useful storage cupboard.
Kitchen The kitchen features a large window providing picturesque views over the surrounding area, together with a radiator.
Lower Reception Room/ Bedroom Situated beneath the main bungalow and accessible from both the rear of the property and internally, this additional space has historically been utilised for a variety of purposes, including as an additional reception room or bedroom. The room features a window and a door providing access to the rear.
Lower storage area Beneath the bungalow are two additional rooms, both accessed from the rear of the property. The smaller of the two rooms houses a boiler which is understood to be non-functional. The second room has previously been utilised as a workshop and features brick walls, a window and a sink.
External To the front, a large private garden complete with natural grass section, paved pathway leading to front door, private driveway with gated entrance/exit and paved steps to the side of the property which lead round to the rear. To the rear, an enclosed private garden with greenhouse structure, natural grass section and paved pathway.
Location The property is found within Newbottle, a highly popular and quiet area of Houghton-Le-Spring, offering a range of amenities on the doorstep. These include well respected schools, shops and pubs/restaurants. The property also benefits from great public transport links being close to a major bus route. Commuting into larger cities such as Newcastle, Sunderland, and/or Durham is made quick and easy via the A1/A19/A690 major roads near by.
Disclaimer This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold). If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.50% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax. Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the (truncated)
Property Information The following information should be read and considered by any potential buyers prior to making a transactional decision. We are advised by the seller that the property has mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. MAINTENANCE/SERVICE CHARGES- No WATER METER- No PARKING ARRANGEMENTS: Private Driveway BROADBAND SPEED: No issues reported by vendor. The maximum speed for broadband in this area is shown by inputting the postcode at the following link here> Broadband Speed Checker - UK's No.1 Broadband Speed Test ELECTRIC CAR CHARGER- No MOBILE PHONE SIGNAL: No known issues at the property NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND- EX MINING AREA: We operate in an ex-mining area. This property may have been built on or near an ex-mining site. Further information can/will be clarified by the Solicitors prior to completion. The information above has been provided by the seller and has not yet been verified at this point of producing this material. There may be more information related to the sale (truncated)
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Median sold prices in DH4 over the last 12 months: terraced £112k · semi-detached £155k · detached £263k · flat £75k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamas Italian Kitchen, Houghton Road Houghton Le Spring DH4 4EF | Other Freehold | 16 Aug 2024 | £300,000 |
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Listed by Jill Moore Select Properties, Washington on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 28 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 08/10/2026.
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