Briar Lea, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4
By Kimmitt and Roberts
£ 150,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Kimmitt and Roberts says ..
Explore this charming semi-detached bungalow in Briar Lea, Houghton le Spring, boasting 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 receptions, driveway, garage, and front/rear gardens - an ideal home without onward chain hassle.
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow in Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring, is presented for sale at £150,000. The property benefits from a convenient location, with relatively easy access to local schools and transport links to Chester-le-Street. The interior is presented in a clean and well-maintained condition, although the decor is dated and could benefit from modernization. The kitchen and bathroom appear functional but could also be updated. The photos reveal a small, paved rear garden with a greenhouse. The property is described as having 780 sqft of living space, but this cannot be verified against comparable properties due to missing data in the nearby listings. While the property’s location and proximity to amenities are strong points, potential buyers should consider the need for some interior updating and the relatively small garden size. The price seems to be in line with the general market trends in the area, though a detailed comparison with similar properties is hampered by the lack of complete square footage data for nearby sales. Overall, this property offers a solid opportunity for first-time buyers or those seeking a manageable property in a convenient location. However, potential buyers should factor in the costs of cosmetic improvements to personalize the space.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 780.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 163,932.00 £Decreased by 14.20 %
- Est sale value
- 184,860.00 £Increased by 10.23 %
- Average area rental value
- 598.00 £/moDecreased by 27.07 %
- Est letting value
- 0.00 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 4.38 %Decreased by 14.95 %
- Crime Rate
- 1.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournmoor Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.27 KM |
| Our Lady Queen Of Peace Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | 1.59 KM | |
| Shiney Row Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.59 KM |
| Woodlea Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.72 KM |
| Dubmire Primary | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 1.88 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary Cottages | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Whitworth Park Drive | £ 298,750 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Twizzell Burn | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Axewell Park | £ 395,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Aspen Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester-Le-Street | 7736 | CLS | 8.16 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Lea, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 4PX | £ 174,950 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| Briar Lea, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring | £ 200,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.13 KM |
| Birkdale Drive, Houghton Le Spring | £ 169,950 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.14 KM |
| Whitworth Park Drive, Elba Park, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 | £ 220,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.18 KM |
| Waterhouses, Elba Park, DH4 | £ 275,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.18 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 90 Briar Lea | £ 120,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 64 Briar Lea | £ 165,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 68 Briar Lea | £ 57,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 100 Briar Lea | £ 85,000 | 0.10 KM |
| 56 Briar Lea | £ 108,000 | 0.10 KM |