# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (DH7 6RA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 4 FAIR VIEW, DURHAM, WITTON GILBERT, COUNTY DURHAM DH7 6RA | | Price | £144,999 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £145,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 19/09/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £875/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0380-2340-4510-2825-2485) ## Description Welcome to Fair View, a charming and well-presented three-bedroom semi-detached home located in the sought-after village of Witton Gilbert. This delightful property offers a spacious and practical layout, perfect for modern family living, with a blend of comfort and style throughout. The home features three generously sized bedrooms upstairs, along with a full family bathroom fitted with modern fixtures. Downstairs, you’ll find a bright and welcoming lounge centred around a cosy gas fire—ideal for relaxing evenings in. The separate dining room provides a great space for family meals or entertaining guests, while the adjoining kitchen is well-equipped and functional, offering ample cupboard space and room for appliances. A downstairs WC adds convenience for everyday use. Outside, the rear garden has been thoughtfully upgraded with low-maintenance astroturf, creating a tidy and usable space all year round. The standout feature of the garden is the versatile garden room, which offers endless possibilities—whether used as a home office, gym, playroom or relaxing retreat. Located in a peaceful residential area, 4 Fair View benefits from the charm of village life while still offering easy access to local amenities, schools, and transport links. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a stylish and comfortable family home in a well-regarded part of County Durham. Material Information: Tenure – Freehold  EPC Rating – D Council Tax Band - A We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller by separate negotiation.  EPC rating: D. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 FAIR VIEW, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6RA | £145,000 | 18/03/2026 | Semi-detached | | 4 FAIR VIEW, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6RA | £79,950 | 16/11/2018 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 TURNERS BUILDINGS, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6QR | £100,000 | 09/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 18 ACORN CROFT, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6SL | £190,000 | 05/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 12 OAK LEA, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6RW | £105,000 | 25/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | 9 DURHAM GARDENS, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6RP | £173,500 | 22/05/2024 | Semi-detached | | 10 ACORN CROFT, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6SL | £138,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 8 ACORN CROFT, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6SL | £161,000 | 24/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 13 OAK LEA, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6RW | £75,000 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 30 ACORN CROFT, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6SL | £162,500 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 11 LOUISA TERRACE, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6QS | £60,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 FRIARSIDE, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6RY | £185,000 | 11/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 NEWTON STREET, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6SN | £129,000 | 27/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 43 SOUTH LEA, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6RN | £92,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 CRAGSIDE, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6RZ | £185,000 | 24/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 3 NORBURN PARK, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6SF | £160,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 12 ROSE LEA, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6RG | £71,000 | 20/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 26 FRIARSIDE, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6RY | £183,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 69 BROOKSIDE, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6RX | £190,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 FRIARSIDE, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6RY | £170,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 TURNERS BUILDINGS, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6QR | £90,000 | 07/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 21 ACORN CROFT, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 6SL | £162,500 | 21/10/2021 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £139,125 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £165,646 (68 Semi-detached, DH7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -12.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (County Durham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £574/mo - **Realistic:** £638/mo - **Optimistic:** £702/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Durham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Rose Lea, DH7 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Viola Crescent, DH7 | £800/mo | 3 | 0.83 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Derwent Close, DH7 | £750/mo | 3 | 0.9 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Rose Crescent, DH7 | £625/mo | 3 | 0.95 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £756/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.53% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £96,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £77,500 *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 £775/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 15.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £101/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.9% *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:** £1,835/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 48.3% - **10y growth:** 58.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for County Durham; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.2% - **5y growth (index):** 26.4% - **10y growth (index):** 47.8% ## 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)