3-bedroom semi-detached house · DH1 1JF
Sold STCListed 37 days
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About
Ideally situated within easy walking distance of Durham City centre, this beautifully presented and thoughtfully improved three-bedroom semi-detached home offers stylish, well-proportioned accommodation perfectly suited to modern family living.
The property further benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout.
Upon entering, a welcoming hallway provides access to the principal accommodation, with stairs rising to the first floor.
The lounge, positioned to the front of the property, features an attractive bay window and a characterful wood-burning stove (which may not remain), creating a warm and inviting reception space.
To the rear, the impressive open-plan kitchen and dining room forms the heart of the home, offering an excellent space for everyday family life and entertaining, with French doors opening directly onto the rear garden.
The kitchen is fitted with a contemporary range of wall and base units, complemented by a one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, electric hob, separate electric oven, plumbing and space for a washing machine, and space for a freestanding fridge freezer.
A side door provides convenient access to the shared driveway.
To the first floor, the landing is enhanced by a side-facing window and leads to three bedrooms, together with a refitted family bathroom.
The bathroom is fitted with a wash hand basin set above useful storage drawers, a low-level WC, and a panelled bath with mains-fed Mira shower over.
Outside, the property enjoys attractive gardens to both the front and rear.
The rear garden is immaculately maintained, mainly laid to lawn and beautifully complemented by a variety of flowering shrubs and well-stocked borders.
A further divided section leads to a secluded patio garden, providing an excellent space for outdoor seating, relaxation and entertaining.
To the side of the property, a shared driveway gives access to a garage with an up-and-over door.
Long Acres has for many years proved to be a popular location close to a range of local shops and amenities available within Gilesgate, with a more comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities available within Durham City Centre which lies approximately 1 mile distant.
Gilesgate is well placed for commuting purposes as it lies a short drive from the A(690) Highway and is also handily placed for access to the A1(M) Motorway Interchange at Carrville.
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 – B 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 (metered) Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas fired central heating via radiators and an additional wood burning stove in the lounge Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking- shared drive and garage 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.
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 £35 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser, for these checks.
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