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See how verdicts work5-bedroom semi-detached house · DH3 3SB
For saleListed 149 days
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About
Substantially extended and upgraded, this spacious property is an exceptional family home, with outstanding living space both inside and out.
The house has five bedrooms, two good-sized reception rooms, and two bathrooms, whilst the plot provides lots of parking, a very large 26ft garage, and a south-westerly facing back garden.
Combining a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary features, this is a stunning home in a very highly regarded location, and early viewing is recommended.
On the ground floor, the hall leads to the living room at the front, with a bay window and a multi-fuel stove.
The dining room includes French windows opening to a sheltered patio and the garden beyond.
The kitchen/breakfast room extends to 19ft and includes contemporary high gloss units, a cooking range and under-floor heating.
A cloakroom is also situated to the rear, with easy access from the garden or garage.
On the first floor, there are five bedrooms and two bathrooms, ideal for families and those needing home working space.
The main bedroom is exceptional, measuring 17ft and including a full en suite bathroom. The family bathroom features a free-standing roll top bath and a separate shower enclosure.
The specification includes gas central heating with a Vaillant combination boiler, underfloor heating, designer radiators, uPVC double glazing and attractive window shutters.
A truly impressive home in so many ways. Park Road North is one of the town’s most highly regarded locations and is accessible to a wide range of facilities in Chester le Street town centre.
It is therefore within immediate reach of a wide range of shops, schools, and amenities, including the attractive Riverside Park and First Class County Cricket Ground.
Chester le Street has become an increasingly popular commuter base, having excellent road links throughout the region, particularly to Durham City, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, and Sunderland.
It also lies on the main east coast railway line linking London and Edinburgh.
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 – C Tenure – Freehold PART B Property Type – Semi detached 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, not metered Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas boiler with radiators.
Partial underfloor heating. Wood-burning stove.
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking – Large 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 – 2007 Erection of a new garage and utility room to the side elevation.
2008 Erection of part two storey part single storey extension at the side of the dwelling Building Control – 1990 Utility conversion. 2007 Garage and new utility room.
2008 Bedroom and en-suite extension above garage. 2010 Cavity Wall Insulation. 2013 FENSA 2 Windows, 1 Door.
2026 Installation of wood-burning stove Accessibility/Adaptations – None 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.
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