# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (DL17 9NU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 THE OVAL, FERRYHILL, WEST CORNFORTH, COUNTY DURHAM DL17 9NU | | Price | £112,950 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £112,950 Mar 2023 | ## Description An absolute credit to its current owner; we are delighted to offer to the market with no onward chain, this well presented semi detached house with three bedrooms, situated pleasantly within the highly sought after, family orientated location of The Oval, West Cornforth. This well proportioned residence offers ample space for the family & has been a loving home for many years. Boasting the addition of a 25ft (approximately) garage & separate utility room, this property is the perfect purchase for clients seeking that 'move-in ready' residence. With easy access to all of the local amenities offered in & around the immediate area & within excellent commuting distance to both the A1(M) & the A19; the property also benefits from gas central heating via a 'Baxi' combi boiler & double glazing throughout. In brief, this deceptively spacious home comprises: welcoming entrance hallway with stairs to the first floor & under stair storage, a lovely sized lounge/dining area (measuring 22ft approximately) which runs the depth of the home & is flooded with natural light throughout, impressive kitchen with a range of fitted wall & base units & windows & access through to the larger than standard sized single garage which in turn, leads to the utility area. The first floor landing boasts three good sized bedrooms; two of which are doubles & a modern family bathroom with white three piece suite. Externally, the property enjoys a good sized, enclosed garden to the rear which is largely laid to lawn & faces North-East, whilst the front boasts a block paved driveway leading to the garage. We highly recommend thorough internal viewing in order to fully appreciate the style, layout, quality & space of this lovely home for sale. EPC Rating: TBC Council Tax Band: A **Entrance Hallway** - **Lounge / Dining Area** - 6.78m x 3.51m (22'3 x 11'6) - **Kitchen** - 3.56m x 2.49m (11'8 x 8'2) - **First Floor Landing** - **Master Bedroom** - 3.53m x 3.53m (11'7 x 11'7) - **Bedroom Two** - 3.53m x 3.53m (11'7 x 11'7) - **Bedroom Three** - 2.79m x 2.41m (9'2 x 7'11) - **Family Bathroom** - 2.51m x 2.39m (8'3 x 7'10) - **Single Garage** - 6.43m x 2.82m (21'1 x 9'3) - **Utility Room** - 2.72m x 1.85m (8'11 x 6'1) - **Externally** - ## Property Photos - ![External.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499478) - External.jpg - ![Lounge pic 1.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499486) - Lounge pic 1.jpg - ![Garden pic 4.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499491) - Garden pic 4.jpg - ![Hallway pic 2.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499499) - Hallway pic 2.jpg - ![Kitchen pic 1.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499504) - Kitchen pic 1.jpg - ![Dining Room pic 2.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499508) - Dining Room pic 2.jpg - ![Lounge pic 3.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499512) - Lounge pic 3.jpg - ![Kitchen pic 3.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499515) - Kitchen pic 3.jpg - ![Dining Room pic 3.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499518) - Dining Room pic 3.jpg - ![Hallway pic 1.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499522) - Hallway pic 1.jpg - ![Lounge pic 2.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499527) - Lounge pic 2.jpg - ![Kitchen pic 2.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499533) - Kitchen pic 2.jpg - ![Garage pic 1.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499538) - Garage pic 1.jpg - ![Utility Room.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499544) - Utility Room.jpg - ![Lounge pic 5.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499548) - Lounge pic 5.jpg - ![Kitchen pic 4.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499557) - Kitchen pic 4.jpg - ![Garage pic 2.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499562) - Garage pic 2.jpg - ![Dining Room pic 1.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499571) - Dining Room pic 1.jpg - ![Bedroom 1 pic 1.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499577) - Bedroom 1 pic 1.jpg - ![Bedroom 1 pic 2.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499583) - Bedroom 1 pic 2.jpg - ![Bedroom 2 pic 1.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499586) - Bedroom 2 pic 1.jpg - ![Bedroom 2 pic 2.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499591) - Bedroom 2 pic 2.jpg - ![Bedroom 3.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499594) - Bedroom 3.jpg - ![Bathroom.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499597) - Bathroom.jpg - ![Garden pic 1.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499600) - Garden pic 1.jpg - ![Garden pic 2.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499602) - Garden pic 2.jpg - ![Garden pic 3.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499604) - Garden pic 3.jpg - ![Garden pic 5.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499606) - Garden pic 5.jpg ## Floorplans - ![The Oval, West Cornforth, DL17 9NU.jpg](/listings/photos/127663958/499608) - The Oval, West Cornforth, DL17 9NU.jpg ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #10409466 - **Address:** 3 The Oval, West Cornforth, DL17 9NU - **Certificate Issued:** 21/07/2014 - **Work Completed:** 26/03/2014 - **Items:** 7 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 THE OVAL, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NU | £112,950 | 03/03/2023 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 BEECH PARADE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PH | £102,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 17 GARMONDSWAY ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9HD | £75,500 | 24/01/2025 | Semi-detached | | 9 ASH TERRACE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NL | £80,000 | 07/11/2024 | Semi-detached | | 22 OAK TERRACE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NP | £80,000 | 07/11/2024 | Semi-detached | | 21 ASH TERRACE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NL | £46,000 | 30/10/2024 | Semi-detached | | 32 GARMONDSWAY ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9HD | £160,825 | 04/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 32 BEECH PARADE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PH | £90,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 13 THE OVAL, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NU | £45,000 | 24/11/2023 | Other | | 57 GARMONDSWAY ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9HD | £105,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 22 THE OVAL, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NU | £75,000 | 01/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 72 LICHFIELD ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PA | £110,000 | 23/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 36 THE OVAL, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NU | £50,000 | 06/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 61 SALISBURY CRESCENT, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NT | £137,000 | 10/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 46 LINDEN ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NR | £110,000 | 07/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 58 LICHFIELD ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PA | £107,000 | 29/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 31 OAK TERRACE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NN | £114,000 | 20/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 49 SALISBURY CRESCENT, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NT | £65,000 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 7 THE OVAL, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NU | £72,000 | 23/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 13 STOBB CROSS ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9HA | £53,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 ASH TERRACE, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9NL | £62,500 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 80 LICHFIELD ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PA | £92,950 | 10/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 82 LICHFIELD ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PA | £80,000 | 10/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 12 ELM ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9PG | £65,000 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 55 GARMONDSWAY ROAD, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9HD | £118,500 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £60,500 (4 sales) **Area average:** £92,714 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £118,392 (24 Semi-detached, DL17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -4.6% ## 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):** £474/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.56% (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:** -1.6% - **10y growth:** 41.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for County Durham; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.1% - **5y growth (index):** 22.9% - **10y growth (index):** 43.6% ## 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)