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Designer - 2026-10-06T140025.203
For sale
£475,000

Princes Street, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RP

3bedrooms
2bathrooms
Town Housetype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 8 Oct 2026 · Durham

How the price compares

This home£475,000
Median 3 bed in DH1£270k82 homes listed · £327 per sq ft
Difference+76%above the area median

Key features

  • Impressive City Centre Town House
  • Generous Rear Garden
  • Two Garages and Parking
  • Prime City Centre Location
  • Accommodation Over Three Floors
  • No Onward Chain
  • Potential Further Development
  • Awaiting EPC

About this home

Occupying a generous plot within one of Durham City's most sought-after residential locations, this substantial three-bedroom period townhouse offers spacious accommodation arranged over three floors, together with extensive gardens, garage facilities, workshop space and off-street parking. Rich in character and charm, the property retains a wealth of attractive period features while also presenting exciting potential for further enhancement and development, subject to the necessary consents. An impressive entrance hall creates a striking first impression, featuring elegant spindle staircases leading both to the upper floor accommodation and the versatile basement level. The beautifully proportioned lounge enjoys a large bay window that floods the room with natural light, complemented by a feature fireplace that forms an attractive focal point. To the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with walk-in dressing room/wardrobe and a stylish contemporary shower room. Completing the upper floor is a modern refitted family shower room/WC. At basement level, the property boasts a superb open-plan kitchen and dining space, ideal for modern family living and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of contemporary units, together with space for appliances, while the spacious dining area enjoys direct access via patio door to a lower-level patio.  This level is completed by a convenient cloaks/WC. Externally, the property continues to impress. Twin garages are positioned to the side elevation, one of which is currently utilised as a workshop, offering excellent flexibility for hobbies, storage or home-working requirements. A sun room overlooks the rear garden, providing an ideal space to relax and enjoy the outlook. The generous rear garden is currently uncultivated and offers tremendous scope to create a superb outdoor living environment. The property is offered to the market with no onward chain. Location:  Princes Street is an attractive and highly regarded terrace situated just off Western Hill, a long-established and desirable area of Durham City. The property enjoys a superb position within comfortable walking distance of the city centre, offering an excellent range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities. Durham's bus and railway stations are also easily accessible, together with County Hall, Durham University Hospital, the Land Registry, Durham Johnston School and St Leonard's Catholic School, making this an ideal location for families, professionals and commuters alike.

Property Information Tenure: Freehold (subject to a flying freehold element). The adjoining property to the rear enjoys pedestrian access via the passageway between the house and garages, with the second bedroom extending above this passageway.The property benefits from all Mains Services including, gas, electricity, water, drainage and sewerage. Parking Permit Area for on street parking.

Property details

Property type
Town House
Council tax band
E
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

DH1 4RP-high

Location

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  • Durham Station0.2 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.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
3 The Grey House, Princes Street
Durham DH1 4RP
Flat
Leasehold
19 Apr 2024£225,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DH1

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£2,376£47,500 deposit · £427,500 loan
Stamp Duty£13,750England 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 Dowen, Durham on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 8 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 08/10/2026.

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