Sold STC Detached

2 WINCHESTER COURT

SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM DL16 6YZ

4 beds 2 baths 1,302 sq ft Listed 28 Jan 2022 (-1597d)

£277,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (DL16 6YZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 2 WINCHESTER COURT, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM DL16 6YZ |
| Price | £277,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 121 m² |
| Last sold | £270,000 Jul 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 22/03/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £716/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0340-2987-4070-2129-1545)

## Description

SUPERB 4 BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME. OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / DINING ROOM. DOUBLE GARAGE. NOT OVERLOOKED.

Offering this beautiful 4 bedroom detached house is sure to impress. A bright hallway greets you an entering which leads through to the spacious kitchen / diner. The living room is located to the front and provides a superb space for modern families.

A bright and airy landing splits to provide access to the 1st floor 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS. Bedroom 1 is complimented by a modern en-suite shower room with fully tiled walls. The family bathroom again offers a modern suite with 'AIR BATH' separate shower cubicle again complimented by fully tiled walls.

Externally a double width driveway leads to a double garage with twin doors. Gardens are to the front and rear, the rear garden offers a high degree of privacy and not being overlooked. 2 timber decked areas and a good sized lawn can be found.

Excellent walks are close by through local countryside, perfect for family / dog walks.

It is conveniently situated for access to Durham City Centre, nearby Spennymoor and Bishop Auckland where there are comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available and is within a few minutes drive of the A(167) Highway which provides good road links to both North and South.

Property comprisesEntrance hallway. Tile effect laminate floor, radiator, coving, smoke alarm, stairs to the 1st floor.

Lounge. 14'10 x 12' (4.53m x 3.65m) Double glazed window to front, radiator, feature fire place with electric fire, coving and tv point.

Kitchen / Diner27' x 10'7 (8.22m x 3.23m) 2 x double glazed windows to rear, double glazed French doors to rear, upvc exit door to rear, range of wall and base units, gas hob, electric oven, extractor fan, microwave, 1 1/2 bowl sink and drainer, mixer tap, breakfast bar,  radiator, vertical radiator, laminate flooring to kitchen area and carpet to dining, spot lights to ceiling and double doors to lounge.

Ground floor WC. 8'3 x 4' (2.52m x 1.22m) Double glazed window to side, wc, hand basin, tile effect laminate flooring, cupboard with plumbing for washing machine and radiator.

1st floor landing with storage cupboard and loft access.

Bedroom 1. 13'3 x 10' (4.04m x 3.04m) Double glazed window to rear and radiator

En-suite 6'3 x 3'4 (1.91m x 1.03m) Double glazed window to side, shower cubicle with water jets, wc, vanity hand basin, fully tiled walls and extractor fan

Bedroom 2. 14' x 8'7 (4.26m x 2.61m) Double glazed window to rear and radiator

Bedroom 3. 11'11 x 9'5 (3.63m x 2.87m) Double glazed window to front, radiator, fitted wardrobes and tv point.

Bedroom 4. 11'6 x 8'6 (3.50m x 2.60m) Double glazed window to front, radiator and built in cupboard.

Bathroom. 8'8 x 8'4 (2.65m x 2.55m) Double glazed window to side, Air bath, vanity sink unit, shower hose via mixer tap, shower enclosure, fully tiled walls, vertical radiator and extractor fan.

Double Garage. 18'4 16'10 (5.59m x 5.12m) Twin garage doors, gas boiler, water tank, lights, power and over head storage.

Externally to the front is a double width driveway and gardens, path to the side leading to an enclosed rear garden with lawns, timber decked area, timber patio plants and shrubs.

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #4529299
- **Address:** 2 Winchester Court, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6YZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 06/03/2007
- **Work Completed:** 19/02/2007
- **Items:** 10 window(s), 3 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 WINCHESTER COURT, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6YZ | £270,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached |
| 2 WINCHESTER COURT, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6YZ | £255,000 | 23/09/2021 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 CARTMEL COURT, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6XZ | £280,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| 1 EASBY COURT, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6YU | £260,000 | 10/11/2023 | Detached |
| 1 WINDERMERE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6UA | £285,000 | 27/01/2023 | Detached |
| 1 ELLESMERE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6XS | £150,000 | 03/08/2022 | Detached |
| 22 BIRCHMERE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6TU | £108,000 | 28/03/2022 | Detached |
| 25 BIRCHMERE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6TU | £185,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached |
| 2 CALDERMERE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6XT | £160,000 | 01/10/2021 | Detached |
| 8 RIEVAULX COURT, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6XR | £160,000 | 22/09/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £198,500 (8 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £324,524 (19 Detached, DL16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -14.6%

## 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):** £658/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.23% (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.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,289/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 54.5%
- **10y growth:** 68.5%

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

121 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£270,000 Jul 2022

Price per m²

£2,289/m²

Local average

£324,524 (-14.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,411 of 33,755)

Street crime

152 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Substantial 4 Bedroom Detached Home
Open Plan Kitchen / Diner
4 Double Bedrooms
Double Width Driveway
Twin Garages
No Chain

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

SUPERB 4 BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME. OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / DINING ROOM. DOUBLE GARAGE. NOT OVERLOOKED.
Offering this beautiful 4 bedroom detached house is sure to impress. A bright hallway greets you an entering which leads through to the spacious kitchen / diner. The living room is located to the front and provides a superb space for modern families.
A bright and airy landing splits to provide access to the 1st floor 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS. Bedroom 1 is complimented by a modern en-suite shower room with fully tiled walls. The family bathroom again offers a modern suite with 'AIR BATH' separate shower cubicle again complimented by fully tiled walls.
Externally a double width driveway leads to a double garage with twin doors. Gardens are to the front and rear, the rear garden offers a high degree of privacy and not being overlooked. 2 timber decked areas and a good sized lawn can be found.
Excellent walks are close by through local countryside, perfect for family / dog walks.
It is conveniently situated for access to Durham City Centre, nearby Spennymoor and Bishop Auckland where there are comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available and is within a few minutes drive of the A(167) Highway which provides good road links to both North and South.
Property comprisesEntrance hallway. Tile effect laminate floor, radiator, coving, smoke alarm, stairs to the 1st floor.
Lounge. 14'10 x 12' (4.53m x 3.65m) Double glazed window to front, radiator, feature fire place with electric fire, coving and tv point.
Kitchen / Diner27' x 10'7 (8.22m x 3.23m) 2 x double glazed windows to rear, double glazed French doors to rear, upvc exit door to rear, range of wall and base units, gas hob, electric oven, extractor fan, microwave, 1 1/2 bowl sink and drainer, mixer tap, breakfast bar, radiator, vertical radiator, laminate flooring to kitchen area and carpet to dining, spot lights to ceiling and double doors to lounge.
Ground floor WC. 8'3 x 4' (2.52m x 1.22m) Double glazed window to side, wc, hand basin, tile effect laminate flooring, cupboard with plumbing for washing machine and radiator.
1st floor landing with storage cupboard and loft access.
Bedroom 1. 13'3 x 10' (4.04m x 3.04m) Double glazed window to rear and radiator
En-suite 6'3 x 3'4 (1.91m x 1.03m) Double glazed window to side, shower cubicle with water jets, wc, vanity hand basin, fully tiled walls and extractor fan
Bedroom 2. 14' x 8'7 (4.26m x 2.61m) Double glazed window to rear and radiator
Bedroom 3. 11'11 x 9'5 (3.63m x 2.87m) Double glazed window to front, radiator, fitted wardrobes and tv point.
Bedroom 4. 11'6 x 8'6 (3.50m x 2.60m) Double glazed window to front, radiator and built in cupboard.
Bathroom. 8'8 x 8'4 (2.65m x 2.55m) Double glazed window to side, Air bath, vanity sink unit, shower hose via mixer tap, shower enclosure, fully tiled walls, vertical radiator and extractor fan.
Double Garage. 18'4 16'10 (5.59m x 5.12m) Twin garage doors, gas boiler, water tank, lights, power and over head storage.
Externally to the front is a double width driveway and gardens, path to the side leading to an enclosed rear garden with lawns, timber decked area, timber patio plants and shrubs.

Listed by

Chester Le Street

Copeland Residential

Reference: 119277896

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 23/03/2021

Expiry date: 22/03/2031

Current heating cost: £716/year

Potential heating cost: £636/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #4529299

Property Details

Street: 2 Winchester Court

Town: SPENNYMOOR

Postcode: DL16 6YZ

Installation Details

Items: 10 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 06/03/2007

Work Completed: 19/02/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

6% since 2021

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	08/07/2022 (3 years ago)	£270,000	+5.9%
Sold	23/09/2021 (4 years ago)	£255,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
5 CARTMEL COURT, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6XZ	£280,000	12/12/2025	Detached
1 EASBY COURT, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6YU	£260,000	10/11/2023	Detached
1 WINDERMERE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6UA	£285,000	27/01/2023	Detached
1 ELLESMERE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6XS	£150,000	03/08/2022	Detached
22 BIRCHMERE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6TU	£108,000	28/03/2022	Detached
25 BIRCHMERE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6TU	£185,000	12/11/2021	Detached
2 CALDERMERE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6XT	£160,000	01/10/2021	Detached
8 RIEVAULX COURT, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6XR	£160,000	22/09/2021	Detached

Area average: £198,500 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 54.5%

10y growth 68.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): County Durham. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.4%

5y (index) 21.3%

10y (index) 40.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for County Durham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £572/mo

Realistic £635/mo

Optimistic £699/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → County Durham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Durham: £658/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View DL16 6YZ

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Carr Lane-opp Troutbeck Close junction	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Carr Lane-opposite Dunelm Court junction	0.1 miles
Shop	Wood Vue Convenience store	0.5 miles
Shop	Rootz	0.6 miles
University	Stephenson College	3.6 miles
University	Josephine Butler College	3.6 miles
Train station	Bishop Auckland	4.5 miles
Hospital	Bishop Auckland General Hospital	4.6 miles
Train station	Bishop Auckland West	4.6 miles
Hospital	Auckland Park Hospital	4.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	61
Anti-social behaviour	24
Criminal damage and arson	15
Shoplifting	12
Public order	10
Burglary	8
Other theft	8
Other crime	5
Vehicle crime	4
Drugs	2
Bicycle theft	1
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	152

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
King Street Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 13 Mar 2024
Springmoor Grange School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 4 Jul 2024
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 26 Apr 2013
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 10 Nov 2019
The Meadows School	Other	0.9 miles	Requires improvement — 31 Jan 2024

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.23%

Max investor price (0.8%) £79,375

Target investor price (1%) £63,500

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).