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£140,000

2 bed semi-detached house for sale
Wakenshaw Road, Gilesgate, Durham DH1

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

Just added
Chain free
Freehold
Added on 01/08/2026

About this property

  • No chain involved

  • Rarely available addition of a garage

  • Two double bedrooms

  • EPC rating - tbc

  • In need of some modernisation

  • Combi gas central heating

  • Low maintenance gardens and driveway

  • Sought after location

  • Walking distance to the city centre and university buildings

  • Close to local amenities and public transport links

Available with no onward chain, early viewing is essential to take advantage of the opportunity to purchase this two bedroom semi detached house in a highly sought-after location within Gilesgate, occupying a corner plot with the rarely available addition of a garage. Requiring some modernisation the property would be perfect for both investors and first time buyers.

The spacious living accommodation comprises to the ground floor of an entrance porch, hallway, large open plan living and dining room with feature fireplace and patio doors to the rear garden and fitted kitchen. To the first floor is a large master bedroom with walk-in cupboard, second double bedroom and bathroom/WC.. Externally the corner plot provides opportunities to extend, a driveway for off street parking and enclosed rear garden.

The property is located within walking distance to Durham City and close to a wide range of local amenities within Gilesgate.

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch

Entered UPVC door with UPVC double glazed side windows and an internal door to the hall.

Hall

With stairs leading to the first floor, UPVC double glazed window to the side, storage cupboard and radiator.

Open Plan Living And Dining Room (6.53 x 3.98 (21'5" x 13'0"))

Spacious open plan reception room with a UPVC double glazed window to the front, patio doors opening to the rear garden, feature fireplace housing an electric fire and two radiators.

Kitchen (3.43 x 2.93 (11'3" x 9'7"))

Fitted with a comprehensive range of units having contrasting worktops incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, a built in oven and gas hob with extractor over, plumbing for a washing machine and fridge/freezer space. Further features include a UPVC double glazed window to the rear, tiled splashbacks, radiator and external door to the rear garden.

First Floor

Landing

With a UPVC double glazed window to the side, storage cupboard and access to the loft.

Bedroom One (4.37 x 2.84 (14'4" x 9'3"))

Generous double bedroom having a UPVC double glazed window to the front, a radiator and storage cupboard. Also having a walk in cupboard with UPVC double glazed window.

Bedroom Two (3.45 x 2.87 (11'3" x 9'4"))

Further double bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window to the rear, radiator and cupboard which houses the recently updated combi gas central heating boiler.

Bathroom/Wc (2.47 x 2.32 (8'1" x 7'7"))

Comprising of a panelled bath, shower cubicle, wash basin set to a vanity unit, WC, radiator and two UPVC double glazed opaque windows to the side.

External

There is a wall enclosed garden to the front of the property with double gates providing access for off street parking, whilst to the rear is an enclosed, low maintenance garden.

Garage

Having stable style double doors and further doors to both the front and rear gardens.

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  • Tenure

    Freehold

  • Council tax band

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