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Wantage Road, Carrville, Durham, DH1 1LP

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Bungalowtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 19 Jul 2026 · Durham

How the price compares

This home£230,000
Median 2 bed in DH1£170k59 homes listed · £285 per sq ft
Difference+35%above the area median

Key features

  • Immaculately presented two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow
  • Extended and improved to an excellent standard by the current owners
  • Spacious lounge with bay window and feature fireplace with inset electric stove
  • Extended open-plan kitchen/diner with French doors opening onto the rear garden
  • Private, not-overlooked rear garden with paved patio seating area
  • Driveway parking and garage with electric roller door, light, power and utility space

About this home

We are delighted to offer for sale this immaculately presented, extended and improved two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow, situated in a sought-after location.

Extended and improved by the current owners to exacting standards, the property must be viewed to be fully appreciated. The accommodation comprises an entrance hallway, lounge with bay window to the front and feature fireplace with inset electric stove, and an extended open-plan kitchen/diner with French doors opening onto the rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with a modern range of floor and wall units, complemented by marble worktops and an inset one-and-a-half bowl sink drainer unit. There is space for a gas cooker, plumbing and space for a dishwasher, an integrated fridge, and an internal door leading through to the garage. Both bedrooms are well proportioned and benefit from fitted wardrobes. The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising WC, wash hand basin and panelled bath with electric wall-mounted shower over.

Externally, there are gardens to the front and rear, with a wealth of flowering shrubs and borders. The rear garden is private and not overlooked, creating a peaceful haven enclosed by fencing, with an extensive paved patio area ideal for seating and outdoor entertaining.

The property also benefits from driveway parking and a garage with electric roller door, light and power. The garage is currently used as a utility area, with space for a fridge and freezer, plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, a window to the rear and a door leading out to the garden.

Wantage Road is conveniently situated for access to local neighbourhood shops, schools etc, which are all available within Carrville as well as nearby Belmont. More comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities and amenities are available within Durham City Centre which is approximately 3 miles distant. Carrville is also well placed for commuting purposes being just off the A(690) Durham to Sunderland Highway which in turn offers access to the A1(M) Motorway Interchange providing good road links to both North and South.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

The information below is provided in accordance with the consumer protection requirements of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 and is intended to highlight matters which may be material to a prospective purchaser when deciding whether to view, offer on or proceed with this property.

PART A Local Authority – Durham County Council Council Tax Band – B 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 (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- 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.

The information has been obtained from the seller and, where appropriate, from publicly available or other relevant sources, and has been compiled in good faith. Information supplied by third parties or external sources may be subject to change. J W Wood is not qualified to provide legal, surveying, structural or other specialist advice. Where any information requires legal or technical interpretation, or where any matter is of particular importance to your decision to purchase, you should seek appropriate verification from your conveyancer, surveyor or other suitably qualified professional before committing to significant expenditure.

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Property details

Property type
Bungalow
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Durham Station2.6 mi
  • Chester-le-Street Station5.0 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
64 Wantage Road
Durham DH1 1LR
Detached
Freehold
19 Mar 2026£242,500
40 Wantage Road
Durham DH1 1LR
Semi-detached
Freehold
19 Dec 2025£240,000
53 Wantage Road
Durham DH1 1LP
Semi-detached
Freehold
3 Oct 2025£198,000
69 Wantage Road
Durham DH1 1LP
Semi-detached
Freehold
2 May 2025£200,000
7 Wantage Road
Durham DH1 1LP
Semi-detached
Freehold
17 Apr 2025£236,500
40 Wantage Road
Durham DH1 1LR
Semi-detached
Freehold
21 Feb 2025£150,000
72 Wantage Road
Durham DH1 1LR
Semi-detached
Freehold
31 Jan 2025£200,000
7 Wantage Road
Durham DH1 1LP
Semi-detached
Freehold
27 Sept 2024£180,100
67 Wantage Road
Durham DH1 1LP
Semi-detached
Freehold
17 Sept 2024£175,000
6 Wantage Road
Durham DH1 1LR
Semi-detached
Freehold
7 Feb 2024£207,500

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£1,151£23,000 deposit · £207,000 loan
Stamp Duty£2,100England 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 J W Wood, Durham City on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 19 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 19/07/2026.

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