68b Front Street, Bishop Auckland
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£324,500
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Transaction history

Listing history

For Sale
Feb 5, 2010
£295,000
For Sale
Apr 24, 2015
£189,950

Property Description

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Our analysis

Welcome to 68b Front Street, Bishop Auckland, a cozy and compact semi-detached type home with 4 bed in the DL13 2QS area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .

This classic property was built The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price - with a market valuation of £324,500 and a rental potential of £2,109 per month, , it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.

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Additional analysis

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" A Transformation
? Spacious Grade II Listed 4 bedroom family home
? Well designed open plan layout
? Reclaimed cast iron spiral staircase
? Original vestibule with double oak staircase to living accommodation
? Home cinema system
? South facing courtyard and garden to side
? Workshop
? Off road parking.

The property is located within the pleasant rural village of Frosterley, which enjoys basic day to day facilities including a Co-op & Post Office, two village public houses and children?s nursery. The neighbouring village of Stanhope is often referred to as ?The Heart of Weardale? and is situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Both Stanhope and Wolsingham which is a similar distance from Frosterley provide local amenities which include Doctor?s and Dental surgeries, chemist, independent grocers, public houses, petrol stations and other local businesses. Frosterley and the surrounding villages each have primary schools and Wolsingham provides secondary education up to the age of 18.

Despite its peaceful, rural location the main regional centres are within easy commuting distance, and Frosterley benefits from a regular bus link both up and down Weardale and to Durham, with a direct route to Bishop Auckland providing connections to Darlington and Newcastle.

The Old Parish Hall has been recently converted to provide unique, well planned living accommodation. The property benefits from an original timber vestibule, which leads in turn to an inner hall providing an area for cloaks and access to the bedrooms and bathrooms. Located in the inner hall is the central system for the computer networking, which links each room in the property. From this area, a solid oak, double staircase leads to each side of the spacious, open plan living area, which benefits from a built in large storage cupboard and separate WC facilities. Beautiful stained glass windows to the front of the property cast coloured patterns over the pale oak flooring. There is also a large wood burning stove with 12kw output which heats this area along with the under floor heating. Here there is an original vaulted ceiling exposing the main structure of the property and original beams. In the centre of this space is a reclaimed spiral cast iron staircase, leading to a mezzine study area/den. Beyond the spiral staircase is the kitchen area, which has been finished to a high standard with Travertine flooring and granite work surfaces. Returning to the inner hall, access is available to 3 spacious double bedrooms, one of which has a luxury en-suite. The family bathroom has under floor heating and again has been finished with high quality fixtures and fittings and Travertine flooring.

To the rear of the property, there is access to a forth bedroom, at lower ground level and separate laundry/utility room with plumbing for washing machine and electricity. Here the south facing court yard can be accessed as can the off road parking to the side of the property. To the west of the property is a lawned area bounded by a fence overlooking the recreation ground and access to the workshop.

Kitchen
7.94m x 4.67m

(26' 1" x 15' 4")

Lounge/Dining Room
7.94m x 7.56m

(26' 1" x 24' 10")

Utility/Laundry Room
2.09m x 3.12m

(6' 10" x 10' 3")

Family Bathroom
5.42m x 3.31m

(17' 9" x 10' 10") Max

En-suite
3.31m x 1.40m

(10' 10" x 4' 7")

Master Bedroom
3.31m x 6.10m

(10' 10" x 20' 0")

Bedroom 2
3.31m x 4.44m

(10' 10" x 14' 7")

Bedroom 3
3.31m x 4.44m

(10' 10" x 14' 7")

Bedroom 4
5.05m x 3.82m

(16' 7" x 12' 6")

To the rear of the property is a private enclosed south facing courtyard. There is off road parking for 2 vehicles to the left of the dwelling. To the right of The Old Parish Hall is an area currently laid to lawn and bounded by a fence which overlooks the village recreation ground. There is access to the workshop which measures (2.30 x 4.50m) from here and also from the courtyard side.

From Wolsingham head West on the A689 towards Frosterley. Once entering the village, pass the village green on the left hand side and travel for approximately 200 yards. The property is located on the left hand side identified by a George F White for sale board.



Property Ref:96_1601_1631700 "

Property Data

Data point Compared to road
261 sqm plot

Estimated running costs

Running cost(monthly) Cost Opportunity
Mortgage £1,476 Try Mortgage Tracker
Energy ££600 Try Energy Switcher
Water £50 Water meter checkup
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Schools and stations

Nearby Schools
Frosterley Primary School
0.8mi
Wolsingham School
2.5mi
Wolsingham Primary School
3.1mi
Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School
3.4mi
Tow Law Millennium Primary School
5.7mi
Nearby Stations
Bishop Auckland Station
11.7mi
Shildon Station
14.1mi
Durham Station
15.3mi
Stocksfield Station
16.0mi
Riding Mill Station
16.1mi

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Strengths and Opportunities

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Renovation improvements

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New Kitchen
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New Bathroom
This could increase your home value by £5,000
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Air Conditioning
This could increase your home value by £7,000
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New Windows
This could increase your home value by £10,000

Cost improvements

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Strengths

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Strength: Family-friendly
Enough beds for the whole family
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Strength: Good price per square metres
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Frequently asked questions

  1. How much is 68b Front Street, Bishop Auckland worth?

    68b Front Street, Bishop Auckland is now worth £324,500 according to our Mouseprice AVM.

    If you would like to book a free agent valuation for 68b Front Street, Bishop Auckland - click click here to get a valuation with no strings attached.

  2. What is the rental value of 68b Front Street, Bishop Auckland?

    The current rental valuation for this property is £2,109 per month, within a price range of £1,898 and £2,320.

  3. How many bedrooms does 68b Front Street, Bishop Auckland have?

    This property has 4 bedrooms. Search for nearby properties with 4 bedrooms - for sale and to rent.

  4. What are the nearest schools and stations to 68b Front Street, Bishop Auckland?

    Nearby schools in include Frosterley Primary School, Wolsingham School, Wolsingham Primary School, Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School, Tow Law Millennium Primary School

    Nearby stations in include Bishop Auckland Station, Shildon Station, Durham Station, Stocksfield Station, Riding Mill Station.

  5. What type of property is 68b Front Street, Bishop Auckland

    This is a Semi-Detached property. There are 6 other Semi-Detached properties on Front Street, and 32 in total.

  6. When was 68b Front Street, Bishop Auckland built? How old is 68b Front Street, Bishop Auckland?

    68b Front Street, Bishop Auckland was was built between .

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