Old Elvet, Durham, Durham, DH1 3HL
Old Elvet is widely regarded as one of the most desirable and historic addresses in Durham City. This elegant, tree-lined Georgian street sits within the Durham City Conservation Area, on the opposite bank of the River Wear to Durham Cathedral and Castle — together a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The property is superbly placed for the city’s main retail core, with Durham’s Market Place, Saddler Street and Silver Street, the indoor market and Prince Bishops Place shopping centre all a few minutes’ walk via the historic Elvet Bridge. The celebrated riverside walks along the River Wear begin moments away, winding past the boathouses toward Prebends Bridge with its iconic views of the Cathedral. Old Elvet is home to Durham Amateur Rowing Club (founded 1860) and St Cuthbert’s Society Boat Club, while nearby Green Lane Cricket Ground and the annual Durham Regatta add to the area’s sporting heritage.
The building currently provides generous, well-proportioned accommodation over three floors. The ground floor (approx. 83 sq m / 896 sq ft) comprises a lounge (4.36m x 4.71m), dining room (4.74m x 3.82m), kitchen (1.62m x 3.91m), storage room (2.25m x 3.14m) and two W.C.s. The first floor (approx. 98 sq m / 1,058 sq ft) offers a master bedroom (5.91m x 4.53m), an impressive second bedroom with curved bay (6.08m x 4.79m), and two further bedrooms (4.53m x 3.02m and 2.26m x 2.23m). The second floor (approx. 94 sq m / 1,009 sq ft) provides four more bedrooms — the largest 5.98m x 4.13m — plus a W.C. and store. All measurements are approximate and for guidance only.
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Title Number: DU249444. Tenure: Freehold Address 19 Old Elvet, Durham, County Durham, DH1 3HL Listing Grade II Listed (jointly listed with No. 18) – within the Durham City Conservation Area Gross Internal Area Approx. 275 sq m / 2,963 sq ft excluding store and attic rooms Current Use Office (Class E) Proposed Use 3 self-contained residential units (subject to consent) Parking Private car park – capacity for at least 8 vehicles Local Authority Durham County Council
The property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial listed building in the heart of Durham City with supportive pre-application advice already in place. Durham County Council's Full Pre-Application Advice Report (ref. PREAPP/26/00029, 27th February 2026) confirms that the proposed change of use from office to three self-contained residential units is acceptable in principle. The building was originally constructed as a house (possibly c.1764) and a return to residential use is viewed positively, with no external alterations required; the Highway Authority and Environmental Health Team raised no objection in principle. Indicative proposed accommodation comprises:- Ground Floor Flat – approx. 68.06 sq m - First Floor Flat – approx. 92.88 sq m, accessed via the rear courtyard- Second Floor Flat – approx. 94.15 sq m Note: A full application would require supporting documents (Heritage Statement, Design and Access etc) preservation of sensitive historic fabric.
Rail. Durham Railway Station, a short walk from the property, sits on the prestigious East Coast Main Line linking London with the North East and Scotland. LNER offers frequent direct trains to London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley, with open-access operator Lumo providing further direct services, and Grand Central, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express and Northern adding connections to York, Leeds, Manchester and beyond. London is reachable in around three hours, Edinburgh in around two. Air. Newcastle International Airport, offering a wide range of domestic and international flights, is within comfortable reach to the north via the Tyne and Wear Metro, with Teesside International Airport a further option to the south. Bus. Durham benefits from an excellent, frequent bus network, with the city's bus station a short walk away serving County Durham, Newcastle, Sunderland and surrounding towns. Road. The A690 provides swift access to the A1(M) at Junction 62.
The current rateable value is £24,000 (1 April 2026 to present). Sourced from VOA.
One of the property’s most compelling attributes is its private car park, with capacity for at least 6 vehicles. Off-street parking of this scale is exceptionally scarce within central Durham, where public parking is both limited and expensive, and where residential permits are heavily restricted. For an incoming developer or owner-occupier this represents a substantial value driver: not only does it materially enhance the appeal and marketability of each proposed apartment, but there is genuine potential to generate an additional income stream by sub-letting any surplus spaces to nearby residents, businesses, commuters or university staff. In a location where parking is at a premium, this is a benefit that should not be underestimated.
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Contracts will exchange immediately. There are 28 days in which to complete the purchase.
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