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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · DL4 1AA
Sold STCListed 110 days
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About
Positioned within a peaceful cul-de-sac on Burke Street, this traditional two-bedroom home presents an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to put their own stamp on a property.
Whether you're taking your first step onto the property ladder or searching for a project with genuine investment potential, this home offers the foundations to create something special.
With well-proportioned accommodation, a practical layout and excellent scope for modernisation, this is a property where vision can be rewarded.
Rather than paying a premium for someone else's taste, the next owner has the opportunity to renovate and personalise every space to suit their own lifestyle, creating a home that reflects their style while adding value over time.
Stepping inside, the entrance vestibule provides an introduction before leading into the main lounge, a comfortable reception room that offers space to relax or entertain.
The layout flows naturally through to the kitchen, which provides a functional footprint with excellent potential for improvement, allowing buyers to create a contemporary hub for everyday living.
Beyond the kitchen, a rear porch offers useful additional space and convenient access to the outside, while the ground floor bathroom completes the accommodation with practicality in mind.
The first floor offers two well-proportioned bedrooms, each providing comfortable accommodation with flexibility for a growing family, guests or those working from home.
A separate first-floor WC adds further convenience and presents additional possibilities for future reconfiguration should a purchaser wish to remodel the upstairs layout as part of a wider renovation.
Externally, the property enjoys a pleasant position within a quiet residential cul-de-sac, creating a more peaceful setting away from passing traffic while remaining within easy reach of everyday amenities.
The location provides a welcoming neighbourhood feel, making it equally attractive for first-time buyers looking to establish themselves and investors seeking a property with strong rental appeal.
Shildon continues to prove popular thanks to its excellent value for money, strong sense of community and convenient access to neighbouring towns including Bishop Auckland and Newton Aycliffe.
A range of local shops, supermarkets, schools and leisure facilities are all close by, while excellent road links make commuting across County Durham straightforward.
For buyers with imagination and a desire to create a home tailored to their own vision, Burke Street represents an opportunity full of potential.
With solid proportions, a sought-after cul-de-sac setting and plenty of scope to add value, this is a home ready for its next chapter.
Material Information Local Authority – Durham County Council Council Tax Band – A Tenure – Freehold Property Type – Terraced Property Construction – Standard Electricity Supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas Estimated Mobile phone coverage – EE: good, Three: OK, O2: outstanding, Vodafone: outstanding Estimated Broadband Download speeds – Basic: 18mb, Superfast: 80mb, Ultrafast: 1800mb Rights & Easements – To be confirmed during the conveyancing process Flood risk – High for surface water Coastal Erosion – Not applicable Protected Trees – No Conservation area – No Planning Permission – No Accessibility – No accessibility features Mining Area – Situated in a former mining area Selective License Area – Yes Anti-Money Laundering Regulations HMRC supervises the legal obligation for all estate agents to carry out identity checks on their customers under Anti-Money Laundering regulations.
This includes buyers once their offer has been accepted. Identity checks must be completed for each purchaser who will become a legal owner of the property.
A £30 administration fee (including VAT) is payable per individual purchaser to cover the cost of these checks.
Disclaimer No additional Material Information disclosures have been made by the vendor.
The information provided has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and through enquiries made with the vendor prior to marketing the property.
However, details may change after the information has been compiled and published, and Ryan James Estate Agents Ltd cannot accept liability for any changes made after compilation or for any inadvertent errors or omissions.
Ryan James Estate Agents Ltd are not legally qualified professionals, and conveyancing documentation can often be complex.
As such, we must exercise judgement when determining which details constitute “Material Information” that should be disclosed.
If any information provided, or any other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you, we strongly recommend that you seek independent verification from a qualified legal advisor before committing to any expenditure.
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Buyers are advised to rely on physical viewings to fully appreciate the property.
Value & comps
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