5-bedroom detached house · DH1 4FH
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Five-Bedroom Executive Family Home | Westhouse Avenue, Durham Offered for sale with no onward chain, this impressive five-bedroom executive family home occupies a desirable position within an exclusive residential development, conveniently located close to Durham City and a number of highly regarded schools.
Extensively extended and thoughtfully improved by the current owners, the property offers substantial and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors.
Presented in excellent, move-in-ready condition, the home has been neutrally decorated throughout and features a stylish combination of contemporary fixtures, fittings and finishes.
From the outset, the property makes an excellent impression, with its attractive external symmetry, neatly lawned front garden and topiary trees creating considerable kerb appeal.
A welcoming pathway leads to a covered entrance, where a composite door opens into a grand entrance hallway.
The central staircase provides access to the upper floors and sets the tone for the generous proportions found throughout the home.
The ground floor provides an exceptional amount of living and entertaining space, comprising four reception rooms.
The formal lounge features a striking gas fire, while a separate snug provides an ideal space for use as a home office, playroom or additional sitting room.
A versatile TV/garden room enjoys direct access to the rear garden via double doors, creating a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.
The separate dining room is open to the contemporary fitted kitchen, which is well equipped with a range of modern units and benefits from a central island incorporating a breakfast bar.
A useful utility room and downstairs WC complete the ground floor. On the first floor, the spacious principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and an impressive en-suite shower room.
Two further double bedrooms are served by a contemporary Jack and Jill en-suite shower room, while a well-appointed family bathroom completes this level.
The second floor provides two additional generous double bedrooms, together with a further Jack and Jill shower room, making this an exceptionally flexible home for larger families, guests or those requiring dedicated work-from-home space.
Externally, the property benefits from a double-width block-paved driveway, providing ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles and leading to a detached double garage.
A gated side access leads through to the landscaped rear garden, which features lawned and paved areas, mature planting and a pleasant tree-lined backdrop.
The garden offers a private and attractive outdoor setting, ideal for both family use and entertaining.
Westhouse Avenue is an exclusive development of just 28 detached homes, constructed to a high standard and specification.
The development is situated just off Potters Bank, an established and highly sought-after residential area of Durham City characterised by individually designed detached properties.
The property is ideally positioned for access to Durham City Centre, which is only a few minutes' drive away and offers an extensive range of shopping, leisure, recreational and cultural amenities.
The nearby A167 provides convenient road connections both north and south, while the surrounding area is well served by a selection of respected schools.
MATERIAL INFORMATION: In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and 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 – G Tenure – Freehold PART B Property Type – Detached Property Construction – Standard Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls Gas Supply- Mains Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains (metered) Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas fired central heating via radiators Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking- Double Garage, Off-Street Parking, On-Street Parking (no permit) Items NOT included in sale: Fridge freezer /washing machine/Tumble Drier Televisions x 3 PART C Building Safety – (The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues.
However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm) Restrictions – Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – No Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction Conservation Area – N/A Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very Low / Surface water: Low Coastal Erosion – N/A Protected Trees - NA Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of.
Or planning details that are known Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required.
No other Material Information disclosures have been made by the vendor.
This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to 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 judgement 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 do 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, this includes buyers when their offer is accepted.
This must be completed, per purchaser, who in the transaction will result in being the legal owner(s) of the property.
There is a £35 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser, for these checks.
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