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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · DH1 2HR
For saleListed 122 days
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About
Offered to the market with no onward chain, this deceptively spacious four-bedroom period property presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking generous, flexible accommodation, character features and a substantial private rear garden.
The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged and comprises an entrance porch leading into a welcoming hallway with stairs rising to the first floor.
The ground floor offers a lounge with a front-facing window and an open fireplace, a separate sitting room with French doors opening into the garden room, and a feature fireplace with inset log-burning stove.
The garden room provides an attractive additional reception space, with French doors leading directly onto the rear garden.
The kitchen is fitted with a bespoke hand made range of wall and floor units, granite worktops, an inset Belfast sink and space for a multi-fuel range stove.
A rear lobby provides access to the garden, while a wet room includes a low-level WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle with multi-jet shower.
Completing the ground floor is a large utility room with a wall of fitted cupboards, plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, together with space for a freestanding fridge freezer.
To the first floor, the landing gives access to three bedrooms, with the principal bedroom enjoying an attractive bay window. A large recessed landing area offers excellent additional storage.
The family bathroom is fitted with a double sink unit, low-level WC and panelled bath with shower mixer tap, complemented by part-tiled walls.
Stairs continue to the second floor, where a further double-aspect bedroom benefits from Velux windows to both the front and rear, along with a separate WC.
Externally, the property enjoys extensive, well-maintained private rear gardens, predominantly laid to lawn and enhanced by a variety of flowering shrubs and established borders, creating an appealing outdoor space for relaxation, entertaining and family use.
There is parking ot he front of the property. Belle Vue Terrace is situated within walking distance of a range of local shops and amenities which are available within Gilesgate.
Gilesgate lies approximately 1½ miles from Durham City Centre where there are a more comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available.
It also lies within easy driving distance of the A(690) Highway which offers access to both 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 – D 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 (not 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- on street 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.
All the white good will be included 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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