# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (DH1 1DZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 71 WILLOWTREE AVENUE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM DH1 1DZ | | Price | £375,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £385,000 Mar 2024 | ## Description Rarely does the opportunity arise to purchase a substantial family home on an established estate with an attractive and sizeable rear garden creating a perfect balance of accommodation and outside space to match. Being offered with no onward chain the property itself has been refurbished and upgraded by our client through their ownership and has accommodation comprising: entrance porch, hallway, cloakroom, double aspect lounge with bow window to front and French doors opening through to the conservatory which overlooks the garden and has French doors opening onto a patio area, the lounge in turn opens to a dining room, refitted kitchen with a range of floor and wall units and a door giving access to a utility room which in turn has a door to the garden. To the first floor there are four bedrooms, the main bedroom having a wall of fitted wardrobes, and a refitted shower room with walk in shower cubicle with a low profile tray. Externally there are expansive lawned gardens to the front and rear predominantly laid to lawn interspersed with flowering shrubs and borders, the rear garden is well screened and is fully enclosed. There is ample parking on the driveway which in turn gives access to a garage with electric roller door, light and power. Willowtree Avenue is situated within a popular development which is within easy reach of local shops, schools etc, within Gilesgate itself. More comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities and amenities are available within Durham City Centre which is approximately 2 miles distant. It is also well placed for commuting purposes being just off the A(690) Highway which offers access to the A1(M) Motorway Interchange at Carrville providing good road links to North and South. Agents Note: the sale of the house is subject to obtaining probate. Council Tax Band - D ## Property Photos - ![External](/listings/photos/142406147/433525) - External - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/142406147/433529) - Lounge - ![Lounge Though](/listings/photos/142406147/433532) - Lounge Though - ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/142406147/433535) - Conservatory - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/142406147/433536) - Dining Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/142406147/433538) - Kitchen - ![Utility Room](/listings/photos/142406147/433539) - Utility Room - ![Landing](/listings/photos/142406147/433541) - Landing - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/142406147/433542) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/142406147/433543) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/142406147/433544) - Bedroom 3 - ![Bedroom 4](/listings/photos/142406147/433545) - Bedroom 4 - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/142406147/433546) - Shower Room - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/142406147/433547) - Shower Room - ![Garden](/listings/photos/142406147/433548) - Garden - ![Rear](/listings/photos/142406147/433549) - Rear - ![Google Maps Image](/listings/photos/142406147/433550) - Google Maps Image ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/142406147/433551) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/142406147/433552) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #5377476 - **Address:** 71 Willowtree Avenue, DURHAM, DH1 1DZ - **Certificate Issued:** 04/02/2008 - **Work Completed:** 12/10/2007 - **Items:** 11 window(s), 2 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #9897758 - **Address:** 71 Willowtree Avenue, DURHAM, DH1 1DZ - **Certificate Issued:** 11/11/2013 - **Work Completed:** 18/10/2013 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 71 WILLOWTREE AVENUE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1DZ | £385,000 | 25/03/2024 | 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 HORNBEAM CLOSE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1EN | £360,000 | 05/01/2026 | Detached | | 29 ROWAN TREE AVENUE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1DX | £235,000 | 10/11/2023 | Detached | | 8 POPLAR DRIVE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1DR | £270,000 | 13/10/2022 | Detached | | 8 POPLAR DRIVE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1DR | £270,000 | 13/10/2022 | Detached | | 32 MONKS CRESCENT, GILESGATE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1HD | £184,000 | 19/07/2022 | Detached | | 3 ALDERLEA CLOSE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1DS | £265,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached | | 4 HORNBEAM CLOSE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1EN | £365,000 | 05/07/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 68 WILLOWTREE AVENUE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1DZ | £150,000 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 68 WILLOWTREE AVENUE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1DZ | £150,000 | 17/06/2022 | Other | | [Same street] 90 WILLOWTREE AVENUE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1DZ | £180,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 HORNBEAM CLOSE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH1 1EN | £290,000 | 11/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £160,000 (3 sales) **Area average:** £279,875 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £395,963 (47 Detached, DH1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -5.3% ## 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 ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.17% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £79,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £63,500 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 20% - **10y growth:** 25.4% ## 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)