J W Wood Estate Agents

1/17

£290,000

Asking PriceSold STC
Can you afford it?What3Words///slips.slide.verge

4, Magdalene Heights, Gilesgate, Durham

DH1 1UR

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Receptions
3

Features

  • City Centre Home
  • A Short Distance from Durham Market Place
  • Three Double Bedrooms
  • Lounge/Diner with Balcony
  • Bathroom & En-Suite Shower Room
  • Garage & Two Driveways

Property description

This city centre home is situated a short distance from Durham Market Place, offering generous accommodation with balcony view, a rear garden, two driveways and a garage.

Centrally positioned for access to everything that the Historic City of Durham has to offer, whether it's river walks, eating out, shopping, the Cathedral, the University, or the Hospital, it's all within a short distance from the property. This end-terrace home occupies a corner plot with an elevated rear garden, two driveways to the front, and a garage. Accessed through a hallway, the property briefly comprises a study/storage area, a utility room, two double bedrooms, and a bathroom. On the first floor, there is a main bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a fitted kitchen with built-in cooking appliances, and an open-plan lounge and dining room with a balcony. Additionally, the property is gas centrally heated and double-glazed.

Magdalene Heights is conveniently situated within walking distance of the Market Place in Durham City Centre, and the shopping, recreational facilities, and amenities therein. It is also close to some of the college and university buildings and well placed for commuting purposes, being just off the A690 Durham to Sunderland Highway, which in turn offers access to the A1(M) Motorway Interchange at Carrville, providing good road links to both North and South.

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 – E

Tenure – Freehold

PART B

Property Type – End Terrace

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 (not metered)

Sewerage – Mains

Heating – Gas fired central heating via radiators

Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage

Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage

Parking- Garage and Off-Street Parking

Items included in sale: Blinds & Fitted Wardrobes.

Items NOT included in sale : Light Fittings & Curtains.

PART C

Building Safety – There has been a minor leak into th eliving room, which has not been checked by a builder.

(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

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.

Buyer Identity & AML Checks

Estate agents are subject to legal obligations under anti-money laundering legislation and, where applicable, are supervised by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for compliance with those requirements. A £35 including VAT fee per purchaser applies for these checks.

Request a viewing

Tell us when you could come and we'll call to confirm a time. Or call the Durham branch on 0191 386 9921.

Your details
Your address
When could you view?

Up to 3 days in the next two weeks, between 9am and 5pm.

Calculate your mortgage

£
£
%

Borrowing £261,000 over 25 years.

Mortgage estimate

£1,306.63per month

If you’re ready to get a mortgage we can help you find the right one.

Get advice

An estimate on a repayment basis, for guidance only. It is not a mortgage offer and does not include fees. Your actual payments depend on the lender, the product and your circumstances.

Useful resources

What is your home worth?Book a free, no-obligation valuation with our local team.Free valuation

GoogleCustomer reviews

4.8from 660 Google reviews

Reviews of JWW Durham, the branch marketing this property.

Just completed on our first home with the Consett branch of J W Wood. Primarily worked with Dawn who is a star, always got back to us with any query we had and helped us chase solicitors when needed. Very warm and friendly lady! Would highly recommend J W Wood.

Rosa Taylor21 Oct 2026
Read all reviews on Google