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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · DH9 8FE
For saleListed 111 days
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About
Ben Charles are delighted to market this well presented, three bedroom, detached house with a garage, situated on this modern estate.
Offering chain free accommodation which briefly comprises to the ground floor; Entrance hallway, cloakroom/WC, living/dining room and kitchen.
To the first floor three bedrooms, bedroom one with en-suite facilities and a further family bathroom.
Externally there is a driveway and garage to the front of the house as well as lawned gardens to the front and rear.
Balmoral Drive is situated on a modern estate in Catchgate, just over a mile from Annfield Plain, which has a supermarket and other facilities.
It is just over three miles from Stanley town centre, which offers further amenities and bus links to Consett, Chester-le-Street, Durham and Newcastle. Viewing is highly recommended.
Entrance Hall Composite entrance door, double glazed window to side, staircase to first floor and radiator. Cloakroom/ WC Double glazed window to rear, low level WC, wash hand basin and radiator.
Living/Dining Room (3.34m x 5.04m) Double glazed window to front, television point and two radiators.
Kitchen (3.4m x 2.97m) Double glazed window to rear, double glazed door to rear, fitted wall and base units with coordinating work surfaces, single drainer sink, integrated electric oven, integrated gas hob, extractor hood, integrated fridge/ freezer, space for washing machine, partially tiled walls, radiator and door to garage.
First Floor Landing Access to roof space. Bedroom One (3.47m x 3.99m) Double glazed window to front and radiator.
Ensuite Shower Room White three piece suite comprising low level WC, step in shower cubicle, wash hand basin, extractor fan, partially tiled walls, double glazed window to side and radiator.
Bedroom Two (2.59m x 3.8m) Double glazed window to front and radiator. Bedroom Three (3.51m x 2.12m) Double glazed window to rear and radiator.
Bathroom (2.42m x 2.11m) White three piece suite comprising low level WC, panelled bath, wash hand basin, extractor fan, partially tiled walls, storage cupboard, double glazed window to side and radiator.
Front Garden Lawn area and driveway. Rear Garden Mainly lawn with paved patio, gated access and fenced boundaries. Garage (2.53m x 4.88m) Light and power points, up and over door.
EPC Rating C Agent Notes Council Tax: Durham County Council, Band B. Tenure: Freehold (to be confirmed via solicitors). Estate Management Charge – No. Property Construction – Standard.
Gas Supply - Mains. Electricity supply – Mains. Water Supply – Mains. Sewerage – Mains. Heating – Central gas heating. Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to Ofcom website.
Estimated Broadband Download speeds – Please refer to Ofcom website. Building Safety – The vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues.
However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm.
Restrictions – Covenants which affect the property are within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection. Selective licensing area – Yes.
Agent Notes Cont Rights & Easements – None known. Flood risk – Refer to the Gov website. Coastal Erosion – Refer to Gov website. Protected Trees – None known.
Planning Permission – Nothing in the local area to affect this property that we are aware of. Check with seller. Accessibility/Adaptations – None known.
Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required by your legal representative.
Hmrc Compliance Hmrc Compliance requires all estate agents to carry out identity checks on their customers, including buyers once their offer has been accepted.
These checks must be completed for each purchaser who will become a legal owner of the property. An administration fee of £30 (inc. VAT) per individual purchaser applies for carrying out these checks.
Value & comps
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