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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · DL4 1HR
Sold STCListed 210 days
Opportunity summary
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About
This attractive detached home offers spacious and versatile accommodation, ideally suited to a range of buyers, and is available with no onward chain.
Upon entering, you are welcomed into a practical entrance lobby with stairs leading to the first floor.
The property boasts a generously proportioned lounge, featuring a large bay window that floods the room with natural light, along with an elegant fire surround creating a cosy focal point.
To the rear, a well-sized dining room provides ample space for a full dining suite and is perfect for entertaining, with the added convenience of a ground floor WC leading from it.
The beautifully presented galley-style kitchen sits to the rear of the property, offering a stylish and functional space with direct access to the rear yard.
To the first floor, a bright landing with window leads to two well-proportioned double bedrooms, both benefitting from fitted wardrobes.
A third bedroom, also a double, is currently used as an occasional bedroom, offering flexibility for use as a guest room, office or nursery.
The family bathroom is tastefully fitted with a bath and shower over, WC and wash hand basin, complemented by attractive tiling.
The home is fitted with high-quality fixtures throughout, though it also presents an excellent opportunity for buyers wishing to modernise and personalise to their own taste.
Externally, the property continues to impress.
To the front, there is a double gated block paved driveway providing off-street parking for multiple vehicles, alongside a well-maintained lawned garden with planted borders.
A block paved area extends to the rear, where you will find a detached garage complete with an up-and-over door, personal access door and electricity supply.
An outdoor tap is also installed for added convenience. Situated in the historic railway town of Shildon, the property enjoys a location steeped in industrial heritage.
Widely recognised as one of the birthplaces of the modern railway, the town is home to Locomotion, part of the National Railway Museum, which celebrates the area’s pioneering role in railway history and offers a fascinating day out.
Shildon provides a range of local amenities including shops, schools and leisure facilities, while offering excellent transport links to nearby centres such as Bishop Auckland and Darlington.
The surrounding County Durham countryside is also within easy reach, providing scenic walks and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Material Information Local Authority – Durham County Council Council Tax Band – B Tenure – Freehold Property Type – Detached Property Construction – Standard Electricity Supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains Sewerage – Mains Heating – Mains gas Estimated Mobile phone coverage – EE: OK, Three: OK, O2: good, Vodafone: outstanding Estimated Broadband Download speeds – Basic: 16mb, Superfast: 60mb, Ultrafast: 1000mb Rights & Easements – To be confirmed during the conveyancing process.
A copy of the title register is available on request.
Flood risk – Very low Coastal Erosion – Not applicable Protected Trees – Yes Conservation area – No Planning Permission – No Accessibility – No accessibility features Mining Area – Situated in a former mining area Selective License Area – Yes Agent Note One bedroom must be deemed an occasional bedroom due to the layout.
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The information provided has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and through enquiries made with the vendor prior to marketing the property.
However, details may change after the information has been compiled and published, and Ryan James Estate Agents Ltd cannot accept liability for any changes made after compilation or for any inadvertent errors or omissions.
Ryan James Estate Agents Ltd are not legally qualified professionals, and conveyancing documentation can often be complex.
As such, we must exercise judgement when determining which details constitute “Material Information” that should be disclosed.
If any information provided, or any other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you, we strongly recommend that you seek independent verification from a qualified legal advisor before committing to any expenditure.
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This includes buyers once their offer has been accepted. Identity checks must be completed for each purchaser who will become a legal owner of the property.
A £30 administration fee (including VAT) is payable per individual purchaser to cover the cost of these checks.
Value & comps
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