# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (DH7 7TA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 14 HILLTOP ROAD, DURHAM, BEARPARK, COUNTY DURHAM DH7 7TA | | Price | £350,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 116 m² | | Last sold | £11,365 Jul 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 30/07/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,036/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/6735-2923-1500-0189-2272) ## Description Stunning Four-Bedroom Detached Home Tucked away from the road in a private and peaceful setting, this beautifully presented four-bedroom detached property offers great living space, an abundance of natural light, and a thoughtfully maintained garden. As you enter the home, you're greeted by a bright and welcoming entrance hallway, which leads down into a second hallway providing access to the heart of the home. To the left, you'll find a large open-plan kitchen and breakfast area which is ideal for casual dining and entertaining. The kitchen is flooded with light, thanks to the well-placed windows and airy layout. Continuing through the hallway, a charming dining room opens out via French doors onto a lovely, raised decking area. This area would be perfect for summer dining or a peaceful morning coffee. There is also a downstairs cloakroom and a generously sized living room featuring a gas fireplace. Sliding doors from the living area lead into a delightful conservatory, offering year-round enjoyment and direct access to the beautifully landscaped garden. Heading upstairs, the first floor boasts four generously proportioned bedrooms, all decorated in neutral tone. The principal bedroom benefits from its own modern en-suite, while a contemporary family bathroom serves the remaining three bedrooms. Outside, the garden has been maintained to a high standard and features a stunning summer house which would be perfect for a home office, studio, or a pleasant place to relax. To the front, a double driveway and a double garage provide plenty of space for parking and storage. Bearpark is a friendly village with local amenities, schools, and excellent access to Durham city centre and the surrounding countryside. The peaceful location makes this a perfect home for families or those seeking a quieter lifestyle without compromising on convenience. This property is a true gem. Bright, spacious, and move-in ready, offering everything you need to make it your new home. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 14 HILLTOP ROAD, BEARPARK, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 7TA | £11,365 | 16/07/2024 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 HARTSIDE VIEW, BEARPARK, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 7TE | £182,500 | 21/07/2025 | Detached | | DELFT COTTAGE WOODLAND ROAD, BEARPARK, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 7DQ | £275,000 | 05/10/2023 | Detached | | 5 HARTSIDE VIEW, BEARPARK, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 7TE | £150,000 | 09/06/2023 | Detached | | 1 HEDLEY COURT, BEARPARK, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 7TG | £182,500 | 09/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 35 HILLTOP ROAD, BEARPARK, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 7TA | £100,000 | 14/11/2022 | Terraced | | 9 BLACKCLIFFE WAY, BEARPARK, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 7TJ | £177,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached | | 3 WOODLAND CLOSE, BEARPARK, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 7EB | £300,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 10 HILLTOP ROAD, BEARPARK, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 7TA | £265,000 | 02/03/2022 | Detached | | 4 HARTSIDE VIEW, BEARPARK, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 7TE | £170,000 | 22/02/2022 | Detached | | 1 HEDLEY COURT, BEARPARK, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 7TG | £175,000 | 27/01/2022 | Detached | | SEASONS WOODLAND ROAD, BEARPARK, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 7DQ | £310,000 | 21/01/2022 | Detached | | 15 HEDLEY COURT, BEARPARK, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 7TG | £170,000 | 29/10/2021 | Detached | | 15 ADEN COURT, BEARPARK, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 7TH | £255,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached | | 12 HEDLEY COURT, BEARPARK, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 7TG | £147,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | | 9 ADEN COURT, BEARPARK, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 7TH | £235,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £182,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £209,923 (13 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £271,060 (40 Detached, DH7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +29.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (County Durham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £572/mo - **Realistic:** £635/mo - **Optimistic:** £699/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Durham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £658/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Wooley Drive, DH7 | £970/mo | 4 | 0.99 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Bedroom Home, DH7 | £1,100/mo | 4 | 1.01 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,035/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £129,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £103,500 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,035/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 28.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-472/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.6% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,017/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -2.9% - **10y growth:** 62.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for County Durham; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.4% - **5y growth (index):** 21.3% - **10y growth (index):** 40.6% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)