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Wearside Drive, Durham City, DH1 1LE

3bedrooms
2bathrooms
Detachedtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 18 Aug 2026 · Durham

How the price compares

This home£375,000
Median 3 bed in DH1£270k82 homes listed · £327 per sq ft
Difference+39%above the area median

Key features

  • No Forward Chain
  • Detached Familiy Home
  • Sought After Durham City Location
  • Pleasant Views to Rear
  • Close to River Walks
  • Garage/Drive & Basement Room

About this home

THREE BED DETACHED HOME WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSED BASEMENT, CITY CENTRE LOCATION CLOSE TO RIVERSIDE WALKS.

A classic home ready for a rewarding transformation project. This detached family home occupies a generous plot in a highly regarded city-centre location. Situated within the popular Sands estate, the property enjoys a desirable cul-de-sac position, pleasant rear views and is offered with No Forward Chain.

Although the property would benefit from some modernisation, it offers huge potential and represents an excellent opportunity for a buyer looking to create a superb family home in an enviable location. The property is within a short walk of the historic City Centre and the picturesque riverside walks along the River Wear.

The accommodation is arranged over three floors and is accessed via a welcoming entrance porch leading into the hallway.

The generous lounge is open plan to the separate dining room, with both rooms benefiting from large picture windows which allow an abundance of natural light to flood the space. A side conservatory overlooks the gardens and enjoys picturesque views to the rear, with double doors providing access to the front.

There is a fitted kitchen, separate utility room and useful ground-floor WC.

To the first floor are two generous double bedrooms, both with built-in cupboards, a further single bedroom and a contemporary family bathroom fitted with a white suite and shower over the bath.

The basement provides a versatile additional space, currently utilised as an office. With its generous proportions, this area could lend itself to a variety of uses, subject to any necessary permissions, including a garden room, home bar, cinema room, playroom or simply additional storage.

The basement also benefits from a bathroom and separate WC.

Externally, the property features a block-paved driveway, a single attached garage and attractive wraparound terraced gardens. The gardens are well stocked with a variety of mature shrubs and trees and include patio areas, providing an attractive setting in which to relax and enjoy the picturesque views towards the River Wear.

Wearside Drive is a popular and sought-after residential area situated within easy walking distance of Durham City Centre, with its comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities.

The property is also just a few minutes' walk from the banks of the River Wear, where there are picturesque riverside and countryside walks.

For commuters, the property is conveniently positioned for access to the A690 Durham to Sunderland Highway, which in turn provides access to the A1(M) motorway interchange at Carrville. This makes the property ideally placed for those travelling throughout the region.

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 – D Tenure – Freehold

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- Garage, Driveway, on street parking (permit required) Items Included in Sale: Tables, chairs, 3 beds, generic pictures, washing machine, cooker, dish washer, freezer, microwave, fridge, telephone, router.

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 Conservation Area – The property is in Durham City Conservation Area

Probate- The property is a probate sale and probate has been obtained 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
Detached
Council tax band
D
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Durham Station0.5 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
52 Wearside Drive
Durham DH1 1LE
Detached
Freehold
15 Sept 2026£289,000
40 Wearside Drive
Durham DH1 1LE
Semi-detached
Freehold
10 Apr 2026£305,000
35 Wearside Drive
Durham DH1 1LE
Semi-detached
Freehold
11 Dec 2025£325,000
18 Wearside Drive
Durham DH1 1LE
Semi-detached
Leasehold
25 Mar 2025£268,000
10 Wearside Drive
Durham DH1 1LE
Detached
Freehold
18 Dec 2024£375,000
43 Wearside Drive
Durham DH1 1LE
Semi-detached
Freehold
13 Sept 2024£655,000
5 Wearside Drive
Durham DH1 1LE
Detached
Freehold
7 Jun 2024£335,000
23 Wearside Drive
Durham DH1 1LE
Semi-detached
Leasehold
20 Feb 2024£315,000

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Buying costs

Monthly repayment£1,876£37,500 deposit · £337,500 loan
Stamp Duty£8,750England 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 J W Wood, Durham City on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 18 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 18/08/2026.

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