3-bedroom semi-detached house · DH2 1UN
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About
Occupying a superb position within this small cul-de-sac development, this well-presented modern semi-detached house offers many attractive features in both the interior and exterior living spaces.
The plot is exceptional, with a double-length drive to the front, and an appealing south westerly facing mature back garden, enjoying an open aspect over adjacent woodland and the Coast to Coast cycle route.
The layout includes a hall, a living room with a bay window and a fireplace, a full-width kitchen/dining room and a conservatory overlooking the back garden.
On the first floor, there are three bedrooms and a refitted shower room/wc. The property has gas central heating with a Baxi combination boiler and uPVC double glazing.
It has Freehold title and is available with no onward chain. Thornton Lea forms part of a modern residential estate on the fringe of Pelton Village.
There are local shops, schools, and amenities within the village and access to the coast to coast cycle route.
The area is a good base for commuting throughout the region via the A1(M) interchange in nearby Chester le Street.
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 – B Tenure – Freehold.
A strip of land forming part of the back garden adjacent to the coast to coast cycle route on the southern boundary is rented from Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. Payable yearly in advance each January.
Rent increases are linked to the Retail Price Index. Rent for 2026 £76.92 inc VAT.
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, 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 – 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 – 1992 & 1995 New estate development.
2004 Conservatory Building Control – 1996 New estate development 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 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..
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