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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · DH1 5DA
Sold STCListed 97 days
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*** IDEAL FAMILY HOME, CUL DE SAC LOCATION, THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS, FRONT AND REAR GARDENS, DRIVEWAY AND GARAGE, MUST BE VIEWED *** This three bedroom semi detached house is located on The Orchard cul de sac in Pity Me, Durham.
The property is well presented and will make a lovely family home. The property comprises: a porch, hallway, spacious living room and a kitchen/diner.
To the first floor is a master bedroom with en suite, two further double bedrooms and a bathroom. Externally there is parking for three vehicles to the front leading to an attached single garage.
To the rear is a low maintenance garden. Viewings are highly recommended.
Front External To the front of the property is a driveway offering parking for three vehicles and access to an integral single garage. Porch With solid wood flooring.
Hallway Including an under stairs cupboard and solid wood flooring.
Living Room 5.097m x 3.589m Spacious living room including solid wood flooring, a radiator and a double glazed window to the front.
Kitchen/Diner 7.507m x 2.678m Modern kitchen including fitted wall and base units with a contrasting work surface, one and a half stainless steel sink/drainer with a mixer tap, gas cooker point, extractor fan, plumbing for a washing machine, plumbing for a dishwasher, tiled splash back, solid wood flooring, a radiator, a double glazed window to the rear and French doors leading to the rear garden.
Stairs Landing Including access via a drop down ladder to a partially boarded loft.
Master Bedroom 3.67m x 3.633m Master bedroom including extensive fitted wardrobes, laminate flooring, a radiator and a double glazed window to the rear.
En Suite 2.456m x 1.644m En suite including a shower cubicle with a mains shower, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, chrome towel heater, vinyl flooring, an extractor fan and a double glazed window to the rear.
Bedroom Two 4.154m x 3.657m Bedroom with laminate flooring, a radiator and a double glazed window to the front.
Bedroom Three 3.818m x 3.142m Double bedroom including carpet flooring, a radiator and a double glazed window to the front.
Bathroom 2.753m x 1.875m Bathroom including a bath with an electric shower above, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, chrome towel heater, vinyl flooring, a cupboard housing the combi boiler and a double glazed window to the rear.
Garage 4.907m x 2.684m With power and light. Rear Garden To the rear of the property is a low maintenance garden with gated side access to the front. Agent Notes 1.
The property is in council tax band C. 2. The seller has advised us that the property is freehold. 3. Utilities - Mains water, sewerage, electricity and gas. 4.
Superfast broadband available to this property (checker.ofcom.org.uk) 5.
Flood Risk - Rivers and Sea - very low, Surface Water - very low (gov.uk) Disclaimer The preceding details have been sourced from the seller and the websites listed above.
Verification and clarification of this information, along with any further details concerning Material Information parts A, B & C, should be sought from a legal representative or appropriate authorities.
Newfield Estates cannot accept liability for any information provided.
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