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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · DH3 4AF
Listing removedListed 138 daysAuction 30 Jun · ended
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FOR SALE BY AUCTION Online Auction Tuesday 30th June 2026 Starts 10:00 am - Bidding opens 24 hours prior Auction information available here: Situated in one of Chester le Street's most highly regarded residential locations, this detached bungalow occupies an extensive, mature plot extending to around a quarter of an acre.
It offers exciting potential for extension and redevelopment. The large site features extensive parking and very large mature gardens.
The bungalow's layout comprises a lobby, hall, living room with bay window and fireplace, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, two double bedrooms, bathroom/wc and an attached garage.
The specification includes gas central heating with a replacement Baxi combination boiler and uPVC double glazing. It has a freehold title and no onward chain.
This is a rare opportunity, not to be missed. Blind Lane is one of the town’s most highly regarded locations and is accessible to a wide range of facilities in Chester le Street town centre.
It is therefore within immediate reach of a wide range of shops, schools, and amenities, including the attractive Riverside Park and First Class County Cricket Ground.
Chester le Street has become an increasingly popular commuter base, having excellent road links throughout the region, particularly to Durham City, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, and Sunderland.
It also lies on the main east coast railway line linking London and Edinburgh.
MATERIAL INFORMATION: In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the 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 – D Tenure – Freehold Probate - Granted PART B Property Type – Detached Property Construction – Standard Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken are the maximum dimensions available between internal walls unless otherwise indicated Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains, not metered Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas boiler with radiators Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking – Garage and off-street parking.
Street parking with no permit restrictions PART C Building Safety – The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues.
However, we would recommend that the purchaser engage the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm Restrictions – None Covenants - Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register, which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – No Conservation Area - No Article 4 Planning Restricted area - Included in Article 4 HMO County Durham Constraint Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and Seas: Very low.
Surface Water: Very low. Coastal Erosion – N/A Planning – 1999 Conservatory Building Control – 2006 FENSA. 2020 GASAFE Boiler installation.
Accessibility/Adaptations – None Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area. Further searches may be required. The vendor has made no other Material Information disclosures.
This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor before 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 judgment 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 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, including buyers, when their offer is accepted.
This must be completed per purchaser, who will become the legal owner(s) of the property in the transaction.
Agents Property Auction Note 1 The Agents Property Auction have not inspected this property, and J W Wood has supplied the property details. None of the services has been tested.
Measurements, where given, are approximate and for descriptive purposes only. Boundaries cannot be guaranteed and must be checked by solicitors before exchanging contracts.
The details are provided in good faith and are set out as a general guide only; they do not constitute any part of a contract.
No staff member has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty concerning this property.
For sale by auction, see Agents Property Auction Note 2 Each auction property is offered at a guide price and is also subject to a reserve price.
The guide price is the level at which the bidding will commence. The reserve price is the seller's minimum acceptable price at auction, and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell.
The reserve price, which may be up to 10% higher than the guide price, is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer.
Both the guide price and the reserve price can change up to and including the auction day. The successful buyer pays a £2,000+vat (total £2,400) Auction Administration Fee.
We can refer you to a North East-based Solicitor from our panel at your request. It is your decision whether you choose to deal with them.
Should you decide to use them, you should know that we would receive a referral fee of £120, including VAT, from them, for the recommendation.
Agents Property Auction Note 3 A copy of the title is available upon request. We recommend that all potential buyers seek legal advice and satisfy their requirements before purchasing.
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