Cooks Cottages, Ushaw Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH7

Listed 4 Oct 2026 · Durham
Vacant Possession | No Forward Chain | Two Double Bedrooms | Large Rear Garden
Offered with vacant possession and no forward chain, this mid-terrace property represents an excellent opportunity for a first-time buyer, downsizer, buy-to-let investor or builder looking for their next project.
Although the property would benefit from modernisation, it offers considerable potential and good-sized accommodation, together with a particularly generous rear garden.
The property is accessed via the front entrance into a welcoming hallway, with a useful storage cupboard beneath the stairs. The ground floor briefly comprises a lounge, kitchen/dining room and separate utility room. To the first floor are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Externally, there is an open lawned garden to the front, while the rear benefits from a larger, fully enclosed garden, predominantly laid to lawn and offering excellent potential for families, entertaining or further landscaping.
Location
Ushaw Moor is a popular village situated approximately three miles west of Durham City. The village offers a range of local amenities, including schools, shops, independent businesses and a public house.
A more extensive selection of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities can be found in the historic city of Durham. The property is also well placed for commuters, with convenient access to the A167 and A690, alongside regular public transport services.
Overall, this property provides an exciting opportunity to create a comfortable home or investment property in a convenient location close to Durham City.
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Local Authority – Durham County Council Council Tax Band – A Tenure – Freehold
Property Type – Mid Terrace 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- On-Street Parking (No Permit)
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 – Yes Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction Conservation Area – N/A Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very Low / Surface water: Medium Coastal Erosion – N/A Protected Trees - NA Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of. Or planning details that are known Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required.
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Median sold prices in DH7 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £142k · terraced £113k · detached £260k · flat £125k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Oakridge Road Durham DH7 7LN | Semi-detached Freehold | 26 Mar 2026 | £120,000 |
| 28 Oakridge Road Durham DH7 7LW | Semi-detached Freehold | 23 Jan 2026 | £80,000 |
| 48 Oakridge Road Durham DH7 7LW | Semi-detached Freehold | 24 Sept 2025 | £100,000 |
| 113 Oakridge Road Durham DH7 7LW | Terraced Freehold | 15 Aug 2025 | £90,000 |
| 55 Oakridge Road Durham DH7 7LW | Semi-detached Freehold | 23 Jun 2025 | £110,000 |
| 16 Oakridge Road Durham DH7 7LN | Semi-detached Freehold | 14 Mar 2025 | £75,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DH7
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 4 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 04/10/2026.
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