THERE are some fantastic properties for sale in County Durham.

Most of them get snapped up quickly by eager buyers who are excited to get on the property ladder.

According to Zoopla, homes in the North East take and average of 57 days to go under offer.

However, some properties don’t adhere to this statistic and can remain on the market for years at a time, unable to attract the attention of buyers.

We have uncovered some of these properties- now is your chance to take a look inside them and judge for yourself why you think they have remained on the market for such a long period of time.

While they might have been on the market for a long time, these properties have a lot to offer- one of them could even be your next dream home.

Tom Parker, Consumer Spokesperson at Zoopla said: "If a property is taking longer than anticipated to sell, it often comes down to two factors: the asking price and the local market.

"We always recommend seeking advice from your estate agent to help drive the desirability of your listing - and being open to their feedback! If it's an issue with the interiors, it can pay dividends to clear the clutter and give the property a fresh lick of paint. 

"Other times, it really does come down to patience; providing a property is priced accurately, and clean and tidy in appearance, there's no reason it shouldn't find a buyer."

Here are five Zoopla properties which have been on the County Durham property market for the longest amount of time:

Mowden Terrace, Darlington
£55,000

The Northern Echo: Mowden Terrace (Photo: Zoopla)Mowden Terrace (Photo: Zoopla)

This two bedroom terraced house has been on the property market since 2014.

In those six years, the property has been unable to secure a buyer.

The property itself is competitively price and is located in the popular Dene’s area- but it is in need of modernisation.

The Northern Echo: The kitchen (Photo: Zoopla)The kitchen (Photo: Zoopla)

The lounge has a large bay window, complete with a gas fire.

The dining room is a focal point of the house as it has a period fire place.

The kitchen is fitted with modern units and both bedrooms are big enough to fit a double bed.

Church Park, Wheatley Hill, Durham
£215,000

The Northern Echo: Wheatley Hill property (Photo: Zoopla)Wheatley Hill property (Photo: Zoopla)

This five bedroom home is very stylish and would be ideal for large families.

It has been on the market for almost nine years and the priced has been slashed by £20,000 during this time.

The lounge is incredibly spacious, featuring an Adams style fire with a marble effect back panel.

The Northern Echo: The stylish kitchen (Photo: Zoopla)The stylish kitchen (Photo: Zoopla)

The dining kitchen is described as “luxurious”, with contemporary furnishings with a dark walnut style finish.

The “extensive” gardens can be accessed via patio doors; the gardens are well manicured and boast mature plants and trees.

Hutchinson Street, Bishop Auckland
£66,000

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On the market for a two bedroom home?

This one is a non-mover and has been on the Zoopla market since 2015.

In March 2017, the property’s price was reduced by £3950- but still, no buyer has been secured.

The Northern Echo: A peek at the kitchen (Photo: Zoopla)A peek at the kitchen (Photo: Zoopla)

The kitchen is a focal point of the property, as it has a range of modern units.

Both bedrooms have double glazing and the master bedroom has a built in wardrobe.

Longfield Road, Darlington
£140,000

The Northern Echo: The master bedroom (Photo: Zoopla)The master bedroom (Photo: Zoopla)

This house is described as “immaculately presented” and “deceptively spacious”.

Despite the enticing description and reasonable price, the house has been listed for sale since 2015.

The property has three bedrooms; the master bedroom has fitted wardrobe and even boasts its own en suite.

Externally, there is a well maintained garden with a shed and a patio area.

Find out more about this property on Zoopla.

South View, Wheatley Hill, Durham
£69,950

The Northern Echo: This house has been on the market since 2014 (Photo: Zoopla)This house has been on the market since 2014 (Photo: Zoopla)

It seems like no-one wants to purchase this property as it has been on the market since February 2014.

However, it has a lot of potential and could be a great family home.

The Northern Echo: The lounge needs updating (Photo: Zoopla)The lounge needs updating (Photo: Zoopla)

The house has three bedrooms all of which are double glazed, with laminate flooring.

The lounge has wood effect flooring and a feature gas fire.

Outside, there is a grassed garden and even a patio area for the new owners to enjoy.