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See how verdicts work3-bedroom flat · DH1 5TN
For saleListed 66 days
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Description Luxurious 3 bedroom duplex Apartment Close To Durham City Centre. The property boasts three double bedrooms and three balconies. No upper chain.
We are delighted to bring to the market this very stylish three bedroom duplex apartment, located on the popular Aykley Woods development. Situated close to the heart of Durham City Centre.
On entering this duplex you will find a neutrally decorated hallway leading to all three bedrooms and a stylish bathroom, with an en-suite and balcony to master bedroom along with a 2nd balcony to bedroom 2.?
A spiral stair case leads to the upper floor (access to upper floor is also via the main building stairwell) You will then lead into a very spacious open plan living / dining room again with a balcony to the front.
A well-stocked kitchen provides an integrated fridge freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, oven and hob complimented by a superb modern white kitchen. Externally parking is to the rear of the block.?
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Tenure: Leasehold - 999 Years as of 01/07/2017 Council Tax Band: D EPC Rating: B Property comprises: - Entrance into hallway leading to 3 bedrooms - Bedroom 1 (3.02 x 3.32) - Double glazed UPVC doors leading to balcony, single panel radiator, pendant light fitting, TV point and carpet.
- En suite ( 1.41 x 1.76) - low level WC, wash hand basin, shower enclosure powered by mains, tiling to walls, pendant light fitting, extractor fan and vinyl flooring.
- Bedroom 2 (5.58 x 2.57) - Double glazed UPVC door leading to balcony, single panel radiator, pendant light fitting and carpet.
- Bedroom 3 (3.57 x 2.58) - Double glazed UPVC window to rear, single panel radiator, pendant light fitting and carpet.
- Bathroom (2.53 x 3.15) - Double glazed UPVC window to front, low level WC, wash hand basin, bath, shower enclosure powered by mains, half height tiling to walls, double panel radiator, extractor fan, pendant light fitting and vinyl flooring.
Spiral stair leading to top floor Lounge (4.36 x 7.22 - 6.28 x 3.63) - Large open plan reception area, 3 x double panel radiators, UPVC doors leading to balcony at front, 2 x UPVC double glazed windows facing rear, pendant light fitting and carpet.
Kitchen (2.50 x 3.23) - Modern fully fitted kitchen, double glazed UPVC window facing front, electric oven and gas hob, extractor fan, integrated washing machine, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge freezer, stainless steel one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap, double panel radiator, pendant light fitting and vinyl flooring.
Top floor lobby with second entrance and storage cupboard. WC (1.10 x 1.48) - Double glazed UPVC window, low level WC, wash hand basin, single panel radiator, pendant light fitting and vinyl flooring.
Service charges - £1,183.29 per annum, ground rent - £150 per annum?
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