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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · DL15 0HY
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About
A family home that comes with the added bonus of no onward chain. It has a number of period features along with a pleasant "homely" feeling that is a result of modern amenities mixed with old.
The accommodation comprises of an entrance hallway with the stairs rising to the first floor, the living room that enjoys a bay window with a lovely view over the garden and the fields beyond.
At the back of the property lies the kitchen which is presented in matt cream units with wooden worktops and interagretd appliances that comprise of a gas hob and electrical oven, with spaces left for free standing dishwasher and fridge freezer.
The property features a generous utility room with plumbing for the washing machine and more storage. The cloakroom/wc and the garage complete the internal layout on the ground.
On the first floor there are three bedrooms, all of which feature fitted storage and the very impressive house bathroom which has a curved bath, separate shower cubicle, toilet and sink.
The attic can be accessed from the landing with a wooden stair case. Externally the property features family friendly gardens to front and rear.
The back garden enjoys a patio area for eating out and entertaining, a workshop, wood store and garden shed/playhouse.
The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and also features an off street parking spot on the driveway. Burnington Drive is located on the outskirts of Willington.
It is very well placed as not only does the village have a number of facilities close by such as local shops, a convenience sized supermarket, a doctors surgery, and garage, but also the four primary schools (St Stephens, Willington Primary, Our Lady and St Thomas' and Sunnybrow) are all rated as "Good" by Ofsted.
The local Secondary school - Parkside Academy is also rated as "Good" by Ofsted.
Willington is also surrounded by fields and green spaces which are excellent for dog walking - the River Wear is a short walk away.
Crook lies a few minutes’ drive in one direction and Durham city can be reached in 15 minutes along the A690.
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 Construction – Standard Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply - Mains metered Sewerage – Mains Heating - Mains gas fired boiler with radiators Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking: 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 - A covenant from 1939 is noted on the title document Rights & Easements- none Flood risk – very low Coastal Erosion - NA Protected Trees – no Conservation area – no Planning Permission – no Accessibility – The property has not been altered for accessibility Mining Area – located in a historical mining area Selective License Area – no 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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Value & comps
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