4 Bedroom Detached House, Moor End Terrace, Durham, DH1

Four Bedroom Detached Family Home | Stylish Open Plan Kitchen and Dining Space | Generous Rear Garden | Integral Garage and Driveway Parking | Close to Durham City

A beautifully improved four bedroom detached home, welcome to Woodlands, Moor End Terrace, Durham. Offering a thoughtful blend of modern finishing, practical family space and a lovely private rear garden, the property is well suited to families, professionals and buyers looking for a home with both convenience and calm.

The home has been updated with a clean, contemporary finish while retaining warmth and character, including a feature fireplace in the living room, traditional style radiators, a striking modern kitchen and excellent outdoor space. The layout works particularly well for day to day living, with separate reception space, a generous open plan kitchen and dining area, utility room, downstairs WC, conservatory, integral garage and four first floor bedrooms.

Ground Floor

The entrance hall provides a practical welcome into the home, with access to the main living spaces and stairs rising to the first floor. To the front, the living room enjoys a bay window and a feature fireplace, creating a comfortable separate reception room with a more traditional feel.

At the rear, the kitchen and dining area is a real strength of the property. Finished with dark shaker style cabinetry, brass finish handles, quartz worktops, a central island with hob, integrated ovens, tiled splashbacks and recessed ceiling lighting, the kitchen feels both stylish and practical. The travertine flooring runs through offering high specification, quality, guiding the eye towards the double glazed bi-folding doors that open directly onto the rear patio and garden, giving the space a bright outlook and a natural connection to outside.

The dining area sits openly alongside the kitchen, creating a sociable layout for family life, entertaining or everyday meals. A separate utility room provides useful additional workspace and storage, with a downstairs WC adding further convenience. There is also a conservatory to the rear, offering a flexible additional space overlooking the garden.

The integral garage provides excellent storage, parking or workshop potential, with access from the front driveway via electric doors operational with a remote control.

First Floor

The first floor offers four bedrooms arranged around a central landing. The principal bedroom is a generous double room with a pleasant outlook, while the remaining bedrooms provide flexibility for children, guests, home working or dressing space.

The family bathroom is finished with marble effect tiling, a bath with shower over, vanity storage and modern fittings, giving a clean and practical finish.

Outside

To the front, the property benefits from a gravelled driveway with access to the integral garage. At the back of the property, there is a generous private garden with a paved patio, gravelled seating area, lawn and mature surrounding trees and planting. The garden feels nicely enclosed and private, offering a lovely space for families, pets, outdoor dining or simply enjoying a quieter setting close to the city.

Location

Woodlands, Moor End Terrace is well placed for access to Gilesgate Moor, Dragon Lane and Durham City Centre. Everyday conveniences, retail options and bus routes are nearby, with Durham City Retail Park on Sunderland Road home to a range of shops and services, including B&M, while The Range is located on Dragon Lane in Gilesgate Moor.

Durham City Centre offers a strong mix of shops, cafes, restaurants, cultural attractions and riverside leisure. The Riverwalk provides shopping, dining, cinema, gym and arcade facilities in the heart of the city, while Durham Cathedral and Castle form part of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.

For schooling, nearby options include Durham Gilesgate Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted, and Belmont Community School, also rated Good by Ofsted. Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is another well regarded Durham option, with its February 2025 Ofsted inspection judging quality of education Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, leadership and management Good, and sixth form provision Outstanding.

For commuters, Durham Railway Station provides useful rail connections, with National Rail confirming staffed facilities, customer information screens, announcements, refreshments and onward travel information. Road access is also convenient for routes across Durham and towards the wider North East.

Final Word

This property offers outstanding value for money. You’d be hard pressed to find another four-bedroom property at this price so close to Durham City Centre in such superb condition and specification.