4-bedroom semi-detached house · DH1 1AE
Sold STCListed 108 days
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About
Situated on a larger corner plot, we are delighted to offer for sale this substantially improved and extended four bedroomed semi detached home.
The house has been extensively modernised by our clients during their ownership and has accommodation comprising: large entrance porch with mosaic tiled floor giving access to the hallway with the same flooring and stairs to the first floor, lounge with bow window to front and feature electric Range style stove with floating wood lintel, there is a large open plan kitchen/diner running along the side of the property refitted with a modern range of floor and wall units, inset one and a half bowl sink drainer unit, electric hob with extractor fan over, separate electric oven, integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher, space for a dining table in addition to a breakfast bar and side door giving access to the side garden.
There is a large utility room fitted with a large range of cupboards with inset one and a half bowl sink drainer unit, plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer, door giving access to the cloakroom.
There is a large refitted bathroom on the ground floor with an attractive suite comprising low level wc, wash hand basin with cupboard under, panelled bath with shower mixer tap and an additional double walk in shower cubicle with mains fed wall mounted shower and additional rainfall shower and tiled walls.
To the first floor there are four bedrooms, three of which are good sized doubles, in addition there is a refitted family shower room with a suite comprising low level wc, wash hand basin with cupboards under, double walk in shower cubicle with mains fed wall mounted shower and additional rainfall shower and tiled walls.
Externally there is a good sized garden to the side of the property while there is a small low maintenance garden to the rear.
There is a driveway providing parking for several vehicles, as well as a garage with electric roller door, light and power.
The property is positioned on the outskirts of the development within easy reach of local shops, schools, public library and other facilities and amenities which are available within Belmont as well as nearby Carrville.
Belmont is a popular residential location situated approximately 3 miles from Durham City Centre where there are more comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available.
It is well placed for commuting purposes being just off the A(690) Durham to Sunderland Highway which in turn offers access to the A1(M) Motorway Interchange providing good road links to both North and South.
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 – C Tenure – Freehold PART B Property Type – Semi 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 ( not 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- 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 Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and seas: very low Surface water: very low Coastal Erosion – N/A Protected Trees - NA Planning Permission – Nothing in the local area to affect this property that we are aware of 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.
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This must be completed, per purchaser, who in the transaction will result in being the legal owner(s) of the property.
There is a £30 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser, for these checks.
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