South Crescent, North End, Durham, DH1 4NF
Listed 15 Jun 2026 · Durham
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Key features
- Three-bedroom semi-detached period home in the sought-after North End area of Durham
- Beautifully presented throughout with a blend of modern updates and character features
- Spacious lounge with bay window and feature fireplace
- Open-plan dining room leading to a generous kitchen/breakfast room and conservatory
- Refitted family bathroom and two well-proportioned double bedrooms
- Rear garden, block-paved driveway, off-street parking and garage
About this home
Situated in the ever-popular North End area of Durham, this impressively presented and significantly improved three-bedroom semi-detached period home offers an excellent blend of contemporary living and retained character features.
The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hallway with stairs to the first floor, a well-proportioned lounge with attractive bay window to the front, and a feature fireplace with an impressive wooden surround and inset gas fire. The dining room opens seamlessly into the spacious kitchen/breakfast room, creating a superb open-plan entertaining space filled with natural light from the windows and French doors. The kitchen is fitted with a sink and drainer unit, space for a gas cooker with extractor over, plumbing for a washing machine, and French doors leading through to the conservatory, which enjoys pleasant views over the rear garden and provides access to the side and rear.
To the first floor, there are three bedrooms, two of which are doubles. The accommodation is complemented by an impressive refitted family bathroom, comprising a WC, wash hand basin with storage drawers beneath, a panelled bath with mains-fed wall-mounted shower over, and tiled walls.
Externally, the property benefits from a small, low-maintenance front garden, while to the rear there is a good-sized lawned garden enhanced by a variety of flowering shrubs and established borders. A block-paved driveway provides off-street parking and access to the garage, which is fitted with an up-and-over door.
South Crescent is conveniently situated within the well-established North End area of Durham City which has for many years proved to be extremely popular in demand. It is within walking distance of the immediate City Centre with its comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities, as well as the bus station and is a 10 minute walk from the railway station. North End is also situated within walking distance of County Hall, The Land Registry, The University Hospital, as well as the well-respected Durham Johnston School and St Leonards Roman Catholic School. It is conveniently situated for commuting purposes lying close to the A(167) Highway which provides good road links to both North and South.
MATERIAL INFORMATION:
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PART A Local Authority – Durham County Council Council Tax Band – D Tenure – Freehold
PART B Property Type – Semi 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- driveway and garage
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 subject to Article 4 Direction 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 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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Property details
- Property type
- Semi-Detached
- Council tax band
- D
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Durham Station0.4 mi
- Chester-le-Street Station4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 South Crescent Durham DH1 4NF | Semi-detached Freehold | 17 Nov 2025 | £317,000 |
| 8 South Crescent Durham DH1 4NF | Semi-detached Freehold | 13 Dec 2024 | £440,000 |
| 4 South Crescent Durham DH1 4NF | Semi-detached Freehold | 19 Jul 2024 | £367,500 |
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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 15 Jun 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 15/06/2026.
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