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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · DH2 3JL
For saleReduced £20k (−6.8%) on 26 OctListed 225 days
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About
Tucked away at the head of a small cul de sac within this highly regarded modern development, this detached bungalow is well presented and ideally positioned, occupying a good-sized plot with ample parking and a westerly facing back garden which is not overlooked from the rear.
The accommodation is also very well proportioned and includes a hall, cloakroom/wc, 20ft living room/dining room with a bay window, refitted kitchen with cream coloured high gloss units and integrated cooking appliances, three bedrooms with fitted bedroom furniture, and a refitted shower room with a walk-in shower enclosure.
There is also a detached garage with a remote controlled door. The modern specification includes uPVC double glazing and roofline, and gas central heating with a replacement combination boiler.
This superb bungalow includes a Freehold title and is available with no onward chain. Viewing the property's size, layout and location are very highly recommended.
Alnwick Close forms part of this popular modern development, which lies a short distance to the west of Chester le Street, adjacent to open countryside and Waldridge Fell.
The town has an excellent range of shops, schools and amenities. It is also an ideal commuter base, having good road links to Durham City, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland.
Chester le Street lies on the main east coast railway line linking London and Edinburgh, and this also allows rapid commuting by rail to Durham City and Newcastle upon Tyne.
MATERIAL INFORMATION: In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material Information in Property Listings Guidance PART A Local Authority – Durham County Council Council Tax Band – D Tenure – Freehold PART B Property Type – Detached bungalow Property Construction – Standard Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken are the maximum dimensions available between internal walls unless otherwise indicated Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains, metered Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas boiler with radiators Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking – Garage and drive.
Street parking with no permit restrictions PART C Building Safety – The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues.
However, we would recommend that the purchaser engage the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm Restrictions – None Covenants - Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register, which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – Not included Conservation Area - No Article 4 Planning Restricted area - Included in Article 4 HMO County Durham Constraint Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and Seas: Very low.
Surface Water: Very low. Coastal Erosion – N/A Planning – None current Building Control – 1987 Estate development Accessibility/Adaptations – Level access walk-in shower.
Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area. Further searches may be required. The vendor has made no other Material Information disclosures.
This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor before marketing.
However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so J W Wood cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions.
Furthermore, J W Wood are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgment on our part about which parts are “Material Information” to be disclosed.
If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you, please seek verification from a legal advisor before committing to expenditure.
HMRC supervises the legal obligation for all estate agents to conduct identity checks on their customers, including buyers, when their offer is accepted.
This must be completed per purchaser, who will become the legal owner(s) of the property in the transaction. There is a £30 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser for these checks.
Value & comps
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