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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · DH3 4AP
Sold STCListed 101 days
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About
This fantastic detached bungalow could be the perfect forever home you have been looking for.
Combining a spacious layout, generous secluded gardens, a highly sought after convenient location, and, most importantly, a lovely, homely feel, this wonderful property is not to be missed.
The attractive double-fronted bungalow features bay windows to the front where there is ample block paved parking, leading to the attached garage.
A central entrance hall leads to the main living accommodation on one side and bedroom accommodation on the other. The front living room has a feature Victorian style fireplace and bay window.
The dining room at the rear has a bow window providing lots of natural light, and opens to the extended area of the property, with a fitted kitchen and a rear lobby leading to the superb 18ft conservatory, with French windows opening to the private well-screened gardens.
There are two double bedrooms and a good-sized refitted shower room with a large walk-in shower enclosure. A useful utility room is situated to the rear of the garage.
The specification includes gas central heating via radiators with a replacement Worcester combination boiler and uPVC double glazing.
There is certainly something very special about this impressive detached bungalow, and we can not recommend early viewing highly enough.
Wear Lodge is situated in the popular North Lodge district of Chester-le-Street, a short distance to the north of town.
It is, therefore, not only accessible to Chester-le-Street's many shops, schools and amenities but also to the excellent road network linking Durham City, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland.
Situated on the main east coast railway line linking London and Edinburgh, the town has a good rail service with quick access to Durham City and Newcastle upon Tyne.
The no.21 bus service runs through North Lodge, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Durham City.
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 – C PART B Property Type – 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, metered Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas boiler with radiators Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking – Garage and off-street parking.
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 – None current Building Control – 2008 FENSA Replacement doors.
2014 GASAFE Boiler installation Accessibility/Adaptations – Level access walk-in shower 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 our judgment as to which parts constitute “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 £35 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser for these checks.
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