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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · DH1 3TX
For saleReduced £95k (−20.4%) on 26 OctListed 30 days
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About
Very Competitive Price ** No Chain ** Highly Regarded Farewell Hall Location ** Spacious Detached Home Over Three Floors ** Excellent Further Potential ** Private Rear Garden With Sunny Aspect ** Detached Garage & Drive ** Must Be Viewed Occupying a pleasant position within the prestigious Mount Oswald area of Durham, this impressive five-bedroom detached residence offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in one of the city's most desirable residential locations.
Beautifully presented throughout, the property offers generous proportions and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors.
Whilst already providing an attractive family home, there is considerable potential for further enhancement and personalisation.
The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hallway, cloakroom/WC, useful storage and a spacious lounge with French doors opening onto the rear garden.
A separate dining room leads through to a well-appointed kitchen featuring fitted units, stylish work surfaces and integrated appliances, complemented by an adjoining utility room/WC.
The first floor provides a generous principal bedroom with en suite shower room, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Two additional spacious bedrooms occupy the second floor, offering excellent flexibility for family living, guests or home working.
Externally, the property benefits from front and rear gardens, driveway parking and a garage.
The established rear garden enjoys a particularly pleasant, sunny and private aspect, providing an attractive setting for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.
Mount Oswald is one of Durham's most sought-after residential locations, conveniently situated for the historic city centre, Durham University, excellent schools and transport connections, including the A167 and A1(M).
Agents Notes - Council Tax: Durham County Council, Band G - Approx. £4370p.a Tenure: Freehold Estate Management Charge – None that we are aware of. Property Construction – Standard.
Gas Supply - Mains Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas Central Heating Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – 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 – If there are any covenants which may affect the property, they would be within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection via the Land Registry or your legal representative.
Selective licencing area – No Rights & Easements – None known. Flood risk – Refer to the Gov website - Coastal Erosion – Refer to the Gov website - Protected Trees – None known.
Planning Permission – Nothing in the local area to affect this property that we are aware of. Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required by your legal representative.
Disclaimer: Our details have been compiled in good faith using publicly available sources and information obtained from the vendor prior to marketing.
Verification and clarification of this information, along with any further details concerning Material Information parts A, B & C, should be sought from a legal representative or appropriate authorities before making any financial commitments.
Robinsons cannot accept liability for any information provided subsequent amendments or unintentional errors or omissions.
HMRC Compliance requires all estate agents to carry out identity checks on their customers, including buyers once their offer has been accepted.
These checks must be completed for each purchaser who will become a legal owner of the property. An administration fee of £60 (inc. VAT) per individual purchaser applies for carrying out these checks.
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