# 4 bedroom bungalow for sale (DL12 8HJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 4 DICKENS ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM DL12 8HJ | | Price | £299,950 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £260,000 Jan 2025 | ## Description A deceptively spacious four bedroom, detached bungalow with ample parking opportunities, in the historic market town of Barnard Castle. This property is offered with no onward chain. Bishop Auckland 15 miles, Darlington 16 miles, Durham 25 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 42 miles, A1(M) 15 miles. Please note all distances are approximate. Situated in the historic market town of Barnard Castle, this property provides easy access to the amenities within the town and its surrounding area. Darlington and Bishop Auckland are both within close proximity, while the cities of Newcastle, Durham, York and Leeds also easily accessible. There are main line train stations at Darlington and Durham, with International Airports to be found at Newcastle and Leeds/Bradford. The property lies within easy reach of the A66 and A1(M) bringing many areas within commuting distance. **Dickens Road** - Dickens Road is a charming bungalow in a peaceful cul-de-sac, situated in the picturesque town of Barnard Castle. The property boasts two reception rooms, four bedrooms of a decent size, generous kitchen/diner and a stylish family bathroom. There is plenty of parking at this property provided by the single and double garages and the spacious driveways. **Accommodation** - The entrance hall provides access into the main living room, with a large bay window and feature fireplace with an inset electric fire. Opposite the main entrance is a spacious kitchen/diner, perfect for hosting. The kitchen offers a selection of fitted wall and floor units, integrated appliances such as oven and separate induction hob with extractor fan, a dishwasher and fridge. Exiting the kitchen there is a second external door, and an additional storage cupboard. Alternatively there is access to the single garage with UPVC French doors to the rear garden and a storage cupboard. The single garage leads through to a spacious double garage featuring an electric up and over garage door. To the rear of the property is a stylish family bathroom with pedestal wash basin, bath and overhead shower attachment and a separate W/C. There are four generous bedrooms, one with fitted mirrored wardrobes, and a second reception room with two patio doors creating a real suntrap. **Externally** - To the front of the property is a lawned and bordered garden, substantial driveway providing parking for a caravan/several cars and a further separate driveway providing additional off street parking. To the rear is a patio area with lawns, a further lawned garden with aluminium greenhouse (8’ x 6’) and a side garden giving access to the further off street parking area. **Tenure** - This property is believed to be offered freehold with vacant possession upon completion. **Local Authority And Council Tax** - Durham County Council Tel: . For Council Tax purposes the property is banded D. **Particulars** - Particulars written in June 2024. Photographs taken in June 2024. **Services And Other Information** - Mains electricity, gas and drainage, and water are connected. Gas fired central heating. ## Property Photos - ![External](/listings/photos/149946536/559467) - External - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/149946536/559470) - Living Room - ![Enterance](/listings/photos/149946536/559474) - Enterance - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/149946536/559481) - Kitchen - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/149946536/559488) - Sitting Room - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/149946536/559490) - Bathroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/149946536/559492) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/149946536/559498) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/149946536/559510) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/149946536/559518) - Bedroom - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/149946536/559527) - Kitchen - ![Single Garage](/listings/photos/149946536/559538) - Single Garage - ![Double Garage](/listings/photos/149946536/559549) - Double Garage - ![Gardens](/listings/photos/149946536/559555) - Gardens - ![Gardens](/listings/photos/149946536/559560) - Gardens - ![Gardens](/listings/photos/149946536/559564) - Gardens - ![Double Garage](/listings/photos/149946536/559570) - Double Garage - ![External](/listings/photos/149946536/559577) - External - ![4 Dickens Rd electric Meter 1.jpeg](/listings/photos/149946536/559578) - 4 Dickens Rd electric Meter 1.jpeg - ![4 Dickens Rd Electric meter 2.jpeg](/listings/photos/149946536/559580) - 4 Dickens Rd Electric meter 2.jpeg - ![4 Dickens Rd Gas meter 1.jpeg](/listings/photos/149946536/559581) - 4 Dickens Rd Gas meter 1.jpeg - ![4 Dickens Rd gas meter 2.jpeg](/listings/photos/149946536/559583) - 4 Dickens Rd gas meter 2.jpeg ## Floorplans - ![4 Dickens Road Floor Plan.jpg](/listings/photos/149946536/559585) - 4 Dickens Road Floor Plan.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/149946536/559586) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #16904940 - **Address:** 4 Dickens Road, BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 8HJ - **Certificate Issued:** 03/08/2025 - **Work Completed:** 01/07/2025 - **Items:** 14 window(s), 2 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #17053487 - **Address:** 4 Dickens Road, BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 8HJ - **Certificate Issued:** 16/11/2025 - **Work Completed:** 30/10/2025 - **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 DICKENS ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8HJ | £260,000 | 22/01/2025 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 19 ASHTREE DRIVE, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8NZ | £426,000 | 31/10/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 16 DICKENS ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8HJ | £323,900 | 05/10/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 10 DICKENS ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8HJ | £280,000 | 31/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 11 MIDDLEWOOD CLOSE, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8QE | £450,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached | | 2 ASHTREE DRIVE, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8NZ | £455,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached | | 13 PROSPECT PLACE, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8HQ | £240,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 14 DICKENS ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8HJ | £290,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached | | 4 THE ELDERS, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8FH | £440,000 | 22/11/2021 | Detached | | 56 HIGH RIGGS, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8HU | £245,000 | 22/06/2021 | Detached | | 6 ASHTREE DRIVE, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8NZ | £430,000 | 21/06/2021 | Detached | | HEATHFIELD DARLINGTON ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8HN | £460,000 | 21/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £297,967 (3 sales) **Area average:** £393,250 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £347,345 (13 Detached, DL12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -13.6% ## 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 Darlington (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.21% (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:** -21.8% - **10y growth:** 2.1% ## 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)