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Reeds Rains exclusively invite you to discover this immaculately presented and much improved four bedroomed home for sale in Wheatley Hill.
The improvements and upgrades include a garage conversion creating an extra reception room, resulting in a well balanced floor plan ideal for modern family living.
The ground floor briefly comprises a lounge, dining room, modern kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room and a WC.
On the first floor there is a large master bedroom with en-suite, further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
To the front of the property is a block paved driveway providing off road parking for two vehicles and an attractive front garden.
To the rear is a substantial and private garden with large patio area and well stocked borders.
This show house standard property must be viewed to fully appreciate the additional upgrades that our Clients have made to this home. To arrange a viewing call us on .
Council Tax Band D EPC Grade B IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view.
POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details.
A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.
DCI250591/2 Location Marley Fields is situated within Wheatley Hill, and benefits from the following amenities; - A GP Medical Practice, combined with a Pharmacy next door to it.
- A Dental Practice currently accepting NHS patients. - A range of local shops, including two Post Offices, a Co-op supermarket, and various local shops.
- Regular bus services to Durham, Sunderland, Middlesborough and villages in between. - A local Petrol station.
- A short walk to the Nature Reserve, in close proximity to a Garden Centre with a cafe, a farm butcher and an on-site artisan bakery.
Entrance Hall Door at the front leading into hallway, with access to lounge, dining room, kitchen, and first floor via staircase.
Lounge 4.9m x 3.23m (16' 1" x 10' 7") Bright and spacious living room with a large window overlooking the front garden.
Dining Room 4.72m x 2.44m (15' 6" x 8' 0") Additional reception room with a window to the front.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 2.9m x 6.22m (9' 6" x 20' 5") Stunning,re-modelled open plan kitchen/breakfast room with fully integrated appliances, additional cupboard space, Italian marble worktops and a fridge/freezer integrated and housed in a full height double larder cupboard.
Extended worktop creates a breakfast bar with room for seating.
Utility Room 1.88m x 1.73m (6' 2" x 5' 8") With access to rear garden, space for a washing machine, extra storage cupboards and a wall mounted gas combi boiler, which has been serviced annually.
WC Half tiled cloakroom, featuring a toilet and sink First Floor Landing Hallway leading to four bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Bedroom 4.8m x 3.25m (15' 9" x 10' 8") Impressive sized room with a wall of fitted wardrobes with sliding doors.
Carpeted double bedroom with a window to the front and an ensuite featuring a fully tiled with walk in shower, low level toilet and pedestal wash basin.
Bedroom 2.54m x 4.52m (8' 4" x 14' 10") Double bedroom with a window to the rear, fitted with work surfaces, cupboards and shelving, ideal for home working or study.
Bedroom 2.95m x 2.64m (9' 8" x 8' 8") Double bedroom with a window to the front and a storage cupboard. Bedroom 1.9m x 3.4m (6' 3" x 11' 2") Bedroom with a window to the rear.
Bathroom Fully tiled bathroom, featuring a bath with overhead shower, a toilet, a sink, and a frosted window to the side.
External With a private enclosed garden to the rear, and a double drive to the front for off-street parking.
Additional Information Floor Area 1,227 ft2/ 114 m2 Plot Size 0.078 acres Local Authority Durham Council Tax Band D Council Tax Estimate £2,551 Year Built 2018 (Still under LABC warranty) Flood Risk Rivers & Seas: Very low Surface Water: Very low Tenure Freehold Full Fibre Broadband Agent's Note HMRC is a supervisory body for money laundering regulations, of which all estate agents need to be registered.
As part of this, there are multiple requirements that agents must rigorously and consistently meet to ensure they stay compliant with the regulations and protect their clients.
To do this, we use an identity verification service, approved by the Government as part of the Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF).
This method and the process we follow to ensure compliance for your transaction come with significant time, financial and legal implications hence a portion of this is passed on to our clients.
We elected for this verification process due to the speed, certainty, and accuracy it delivers.
This helps us to protect all our client's interests by using the most advanced verification process to help prevent the impacts of money laundering alongside our internal manual policies and procedures while staying compliant with HMRC.
. The administrative charge for this process is £40 plus VAT for a sole purchaser, £65 plus VAT for two purchasers and £75 plus VAT three or more purchasers.
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