Portrush Way, Durham, DH1 3FJ
Listed 7 Aug 2025 · price reduced 9 Sept 2026 · Durham
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Key features
- Ideal Family Home
- Cul de Sac Location
- Corner Plot with Two Garden Areas
- Close to City Centre and Amenities
- Superb Open Plan Kitchen Diner
- Double Garage and Large Driveway
About this home
A very well-presented detached family home with a double garage situated on a corner plot on the popular Mount Oswald development.
Built in 2020 by David Wilson Homes to their "Avondale" design, the property is situated in a pleasant cul-de-sac position and has been occupied by our clients since new. The house well-designed accommodation with contemporary fittings comprising, an entrance hallway, lounge with French Doors to rear garden, a study/ second reception room, cloakroom, an open plan kitchen dining room with integrated appliances including an induction hob, oven, automatic extractor, fridge freezer and dishwasher, there is also a useful utility room. On the first floor there are four bedrooms (all with fitted wardrobes), the main bedroom having an en-suite shower room and there is a family bathroom. The rear garden is not overlooked with screening provided by protected mature trees and there is a very pleasant large patio area to the side. There is a large driveway suitable for off-road parking for several vehicles and a double garage with light, power and an electric car charging point.
Mount Oswald is a much sought after development, which is incredibly pedestrian friendly with numerous walking and cycle routes. It also offers easy access to Burn Hall woods while being conveniently situated on the outskirts of the immediate City Centre, where there are comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available. It is adjacent to Durham Girls High School and within walking distance to Durham Johnston school and Durham School alongside many of the University and College buildings and is just off the A(167) Highway which provides excellent road links to both North and South.
MATERIAL INFORMATION:
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PART A Local Authority – Durham County Council Council Tax Band – F Tenure – Freehold There is an estate charge believed to be in the region of £150 a year (as yet is hasn't been charged).
PART B Property Type – Detached 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 (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- Double garage and driveway
PART C 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 – no Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is NOT subject to Durham City Article 4 Direction Conservation Area – The property is NOT in Durham City Conservation Area Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very Low, Surface water: Very Low Coastal Erosion – N/A Protected Trees - NA Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality. 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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Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Council tax band
- F
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Durham Station1.3 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in DH1 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £212k · detached £385k · terraced £210k · flat £115k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Portrush Way Durham DH1 3FJ | Detached Freehold | 23 Apr 2025 | £495,000 |
| 3 Portrush Way Durham DH1 3FJ | Detached Freehold | 31 Mar 2025 | £490,000 |
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Buying costs
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 7 Aug 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 09/09/2026.
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