4-bedroom detached house · DH1 4NR
Sold STCListed 153 days
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No Chain ** Stunning Detached Home ** Fabulous Secluded Executive Development ** Private & Sunny Rear Aspect ** Upgraded Throughout ** Remodelled Floor Plan ** Ample Parking ** Close to Durham City Centre ** The spacious and versatile accommodation extends across four impressive floors, offering a thoughtfully designed layout ideal for modern family living.
The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hallway with internal access to the garage.
The first floor features a comfortable living room, a versatile study/bedroom, WC, and the heart of the home — a stunning open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area.
Perfect for family life and entertaining, this superb space enjoys garden views, with French doors creating a seamless indoor-outdoor feel, ideal for al fresco dining.
A practical utility room completes this level. The second floor offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, including the principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, alongside the family bathroom.
The top floor provides a further generous double bedroom, ideal for guests, family, or workspace. Externally, there are attractive gardens, off-street parking, and a double garage.
Situated within the highly regarded The Downs development in Neville’s Cross, Durham, this location offers an excellent balance of modern convenience and suburban charm, just a short distance from Durham City Centre.
Residents benefit from easy access to local amenities, green spaces, and the city’s attractions.
The area is especially popular with families due to its proximity to well-regarded schools including Neville’s Cross Primary, Durham Johnston, and St Leonard’s Catholic School, while Durham University further enhances its appeal.
Excellent transport links add convenience, with Durham railway station approximately 0.7 miles away, offering direct services to Newcastle, London, and beyond, alongside regular local bus routes.
The Downs is an outstanding opportunity for buyers seeking spacious, high-quality living. Agents Notes - Council Tax: Durham County Council, Band F - Approx.
£3788 p.a Tenure: Freehold Estate Management Charge – NA Property Construction – Standard Gas Supply - Mains Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas Central Heating Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – 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 within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – No Rights & Easements – None known Flood risk – Refer to the Gov website - Coastal Erosion – Refer to the Gov website - Protected Trees – None known Planning Permission – Nothing in the local area to affect this property that we are aware of.
Check with seller. Accessibility/Adaptations – Kitchen made open plan Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required by your legal representative.
Disclaimer: Our details have been compiled in good faith using publicly available sources and information obtained from the vendor prior to marketing.
Verification and clarification of this information, along with any further details concerning Material Information parts A, B & C, should be sought from a legal representative or appropriate authorities before making any financial commitments.
Robinsons cannot accept liability for any information provided subsequent amendments or unintentional errors or omissions.
HMRC Compliance requires all estate agents to carry out identity checks on their customers, including buyers once their offer has been accepted.
These checks must be completed for each purchaser who will become a legal owner of the property. An administration fee of £30 (inc. VAT) per individual purchaser applies for carrying out these checks.
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