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Whitesmocks Avenue, Durham, DH1 4HP

3bedrooms
2bathrooms
Semi-Detachedtype
Unfurnishedfurnishing

Listed 25 Sept 2026 · Durham

How the price compares

This home£1,600 pcm
Median 3 bed in DH1£1,100 pcm32 homes listed
Difference+45%above the area median

Key features

  • Off-road parking for 2 Cars
  • Private garden
  • Modern kitchen units
  • Open plan kitchen and dining area
  • Modern bathrooms with walk-in shower and bath
  • Log Burner in Lounge

About this home

This attractive three-bedroom, two-bathroom semi-detached house offers a thoughtful layout designed for comfortable family living. Upon entering, you are greeted by an elegant hallway featuring parquet flooring and a modern staircase, setting a welcoming tone. The spacious open plan kitchen and dining area is flooded with natural light from large French doors, showcasing sleek modern kitchen units, an integrated oven and hob, and contemporary tile flooring. Additional garden access through double French doors further enhances the indoor-outdoor flow, making this space ideal for both every-day living and entertaining. Two bright reception rooms, one of which has a charming bay window, provide versatile spaces for relaxing and hosting. A log burner in one of the Lounge adds a cosy focal point, while neutral décor and carpeting throughout create a blank canvas for your personal style.

Upstairs, the property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a main bedroom with a built-in wardrobe featuring mirrored door for ample storage and a sense of spaciousness. The landing area benefits from natural light and textured wallpaper, contributing to the home’s airy atmosphere. Both bathrooms are finished to a high standard, with modern tiled walls, contemporary fixtures, and a choice of a sleek walk-in shower or a bath-tub for added convenience. Frosted and large windows in the bathrooms ensure privacy while allowing an abundance of light, enhancing the clean and inviting feel.

Externally, the house boasts significant kerb appeal with attractive bay windows and off-road parking provided by a gravel driveway. The private rear garden, enclosed by fencing, features a lush lawn and a decked patio area perfect for outdoor seating and entertaining guests. A storage shed adds practical value for gardening tools or outdoor equipment. The property’s multiple garden access points, including French and glass doors from key living areas, make indoor-outdoor living seamless and enjoyable. With its blend of modern finishes, practical storage solutions, and inviting spaces both inside and out, this semi-detached home presents an excellent opportunity for tenants seeking a comfortable and contemporary lifestyle.

EPC Rating: D

Lounge 3.8m x 4.58m

Dining Room 3.12m x 3.35m

Kitchen / Breakfast 4.1m x 5.5m

Bedroom 1 2.92m x 4.6m

Bedroom 2 3.78m x 4.65m

Bedroom 3 3.22m x 3.34m

Parking - Off street

Property details

Property type
Semi-Detached
Council tax band
D
Furnishing
Unfurnished
Available from
Now
Deposit
£1,846
Tenancy
Long term
Parking
Off street
Garden
Rear garden
Heating
Gas central
Broadband
ADSL copper wire
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Location

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  • Durham Station0.7 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.

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

Renting costs

Typical income needed£48,000a year, at 30 times the monthly rent
Holding deposit cap£369one week's rent
Tenancy deposit cap£1,846five weeks' rent

Caps follow the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (England). Referencing rules vary by agent; Scotland and Wales have their own rules.

Listed by Evenmore Properties, Durham on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 25 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 25/09/2026.

As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments. Permitted payments For properties in England, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants (or anyone acting on the tenant's behalf) the following permitted payments: Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent); Deposits (a maximum deposit of 5 weeks' rent for annual rent below £50,000, or 6 weeks' rent for annual rental of £50,000 and above); Payments to change a tenancy agreement eg. change of sharer (capped at £50 or, if higher, any reasonable costs); Payments associated with early termination of a tenancy (capped at the landlord's loss or the agent's reasonably incurred costs); Where required, utilities (electricity, gas or other fuel, water, sewerage), communication services "telephone, internet, cable/satellite television), TV licence; Council tax (payable to the billing authority); Interest payments for the late payment of rent (up to 3% above Bank of England's annual percentage rate); Reasonable costs for replacement of lost keys or other security devices; Contractual damages in the event of the tenant's default of a tenancy agreement; and Any other permitted payments under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and regulations applicable at the relevant time. For properties in Wales, the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants the following permitted payments Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent); Security deposits; Where required, utilities (electricity, gas or other fuel, water, sewerage), communication services "telephone, internet, cable/satellite television), TV licence; Council tax (payable to the billing authority); Payments for the late payment of rent (where required under the tenancy agreement); A breach of a term of the contract (where required under the tenancy agreement); and Any other permitted payments under the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act and regulations applicable at the relevant time. Tenant protection In addition to publishing relevant fees, lettings agents are also required to publish details of: the redress scheme they are a member of; and the name of the approved or designated Client Money Protection scheme they are a member of (if any). Please note that lettings agents are required by law to publish on their websites information for potential tenants about relevant fees, redress schemes and client money protection schemes (including the names of those schemes). Relevant fees must also be published on third party websites, such as Rightmove. For properties to rent in England and Wales, details of the agent's membership of any redress scheme and client money protection scheme must also be published with their fees on Rightmove. It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is provided to Rightmove and is up to date and accurate. If the relevant information does not appear here, the agent may have included it within the property description.

Agent disclaimer

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