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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · DH1 1DX
For saleListed 276 days
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About
Having been fully renovated and extended by our clients during their ownership, we are delighted to offer this three bedroomed detached family home sat on a substantial plot.
The property has a flexible floor plan of accommodation comprising: good sized entrance porch leading to the open plan lounge with stairs to the first floor, herringbone wooden flooring, exposed brick feature fireplace with wooden mantel and inset multi fuel stove, opening through to a good sized recessed area currently used as a study.
The dining room is accessed via double doors and overlooks the garden, again with matching herringbone wooden flooring which runs through to the large kitchen with a range of floor and wall units, granite worktops with inset one and a half bowl sink drainer unit, space for electric Range cooker with extractor fan over, skylight and French doors opening onto the rear garden.
There is a utility room with plumbing and space for washing machine, internal door through to the garage and a door to the rear garden, cloakroom with low level wc and wash hand basin.
To the first floor there are three bedrooms, all of which are a good size, and a bathroom with a refitted suite with electric toilet which heats and has water jets, wash hand basin, claw foot roll top bath and separate shower cubicle with mains fed wall mounted shower over.
Externally there is a good sized garden to the rear with an ample patio area for seating, as well as a lawned garden and an established tree line, fully enclosed with fencing.
There is the additional benefit of a sauna with separate changing area. There is ample parking on the block paved driveway, as well as a garage with up and over door.
Electrical provisions have been installed for gates should a purchaser want to install them.
Rowan Tree Avenue is situated within a popular development which is within easy reach of local shops, schools etc, within Gilesgate itself.
More comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities and amenities are available within Durham City Centre which is approximately 2 miles distant.
It is also well placed for commuting purposes being just off the A(690) Highway which offers access to the A1(M) Motorway Interchange at Carrville providing good road links to 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 – 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- Garage and Large Driveway 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 Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and seas: very low Surface water: very 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.
There are various warranties for the works carried out during the renovation works. 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 £30 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser, for these checks.
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