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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · DH1 5SE
For saleReduced £10k (−4.2%) on 26 OctListed 190 days
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* VACANT POSSESSION/NO ONWARD CHAIN - This three Bedroom town house in a much sought after residential development benefiting from gas fired central heating and UPVC double glazing.
Comprises, hall, cloaks w/c, spacious lounge, kitchen with appliances. To the first floor there are two good sized bedrooms, bathroom w/c.
Second floor, Spacious master bedroom, Dressing room en-suite Shower room. Externally, gardens to front and rear.
Excellent access to Durham university hospital, County Hall and Aykley Heads...must be viewed.
The development at St Leonards is a prestigious development and is situated in the ever popular North End area of Durham.
It lies close to the City Centre where there are a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available.
The development is well placed for commuting purposes as it lies a short drive from the A(167) Highway which provides good road links to other regional centres.
Unknown Three Bedroom town house in sought after residential development Benefiting from gas fired central heating and UPVC double glazing, Comprises, hall, cloaks w/c, spacious lounge, kitchen with appliances.
To the first floor there are two good sized bedrooms, bathroom w/c, Second floor, Spacious master bedroom, Dressing room en-suite Shower room, Externally, gardens to front and rear.
Excellent access to Durham university hospital, county hall and Aykley Heads...must be viewed.
The development at St Leonards is a prestigous development by renowned builders Barratt Homes and is situated in the ever popular North End area of Durham.
It lies close to the City Centre where there are a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available.
The development is well placed for commuting purposes as it lies a short drive from the A(167) Highway which provides good road links to other regional centres.
Ground Floor Entrance Hall Radiator, stairs to the first floor, built in cupboard, coving and double glazed front door.
Entrance Hall Radiator, stairs to the first floor, built in cupboard, coving and double glazed front door.
Cloak Room Low level wc, wash hand basin with cupboards below, UPVC double glazed window and radiator.
Lounge/Dining Room Lounge/Dining Room 17'2"(5.23m) maximum x 13'0"(3.96m) maximum Feature fireplace with gas fire, T.V.
aerial point, telephone point, radiator, built in cupboard, UPVC double glazed french doors leading to the rear and two UPVC double glazed windows.
Kitchen Kitchen 12'0"(3.66m) x 6'2"(1.88m) Fitted with a range of floor and wall units, breakfast bar, one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, electric under oven, gas four ring hob with extractor over, part tiled walls, spotlights, UPVC double glazed window, telephone point, radiator, plumbing for automatic washing machine and UPVC double glazed window.
First Floor Landing Radiator and stairs leading to the second floor.
Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 13'0"(3.96m) maximum x 10'2"(3.10m) maximum Two UPVC double glazed windows and radiator.
Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 13'0"(3.96m) maximum x 10'6"(3.20m) maximum UPVC double glazed window and radiator.
Bathroom Fitted with a white suite comprising paneled bath with mixer shower attachment, wash hand basin with cupboards below, low level wc, heated towel rail, spotlights, extractor fan.
Bathroom Fitted with a white suite comprising paneled bath with mixer shower attachment, wash hand basin with cupboards below, low level wc, heated towel rail, spotlights, extractor fan.
Second Floor Landing Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 13'0"(3.96m) maximum x 12'6"(3.81m) T.V. aerial point, two radiators and UPVC double glazed window.
Dressing Room Radiator and hanging rails.
Shower Room En-Suite Tiled shower cubicle with shower, wash hand basin with cupboards below, low level wc, velux double glazed window, radiator, electric shaver point and spotlights.
Shower Room En-Suite Tiled shower cubicle with shower, wash hand basin with cupboards below, low level wc, velux double glazed window, radiator, electric shaver point and spotlights.
Gardens There is a small lawned garden to the front of the property while to the rear there is a larger garden set mainly to lawn with patio area. Single garage with parking to the rear.
*The property is currently tenanted, end date early September 2026 at the latest. EPC RATING - C - Council tax band D *** VIEWINGS STRICTLY THROUGH ELITE ESTATES - CALL / - 7 DAYS/WEEK ***
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