Churchside Gardens, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham, DH5 0NE

Being sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply.

Starting Bid £155,000.00 This property will be legally prepared enabling any interested buyer to secure the property immediately once their bid/offer has been accepted.

Ultimately a transparent process which provides speed, security and certainty for all parties.

Nicholas Humphreys proudly welcome to the market this 4 bed detached property positioned in the quiet and quaint estate of Churchside Gardens.

The property offers generous living accommodation with open plan living areas and is complete with gas central heating and double glazing throughout.

Developed by Barrat Homes this charming 4-bedroom property presents an exciting opportunity for a wide range of purchasers.

The property’s sizeable floorplan briefly a porch upon entrance to the property, open plan living area and dining area, kitchen and utility area and downstairs W/C.

To the first floor lies the master bedroom complete with an en suite, three bedrooms, communal bathroom and landing area.

The property is currently let until the first week of August 2025 with vacant possession available once this date has lapsed.

Nestled in a cul-de-sac, the property enjoys an enviable position providing easy access to Sunderland and Durham City.

The property is superbly connected, with the A1 and A19 located nearby for convenient travel to both north and south destinations.

A comprehensive range of local amenities are within easy reach, including well-regarded schools, popular pubs and restaurants, and a variety of health and leisure facilities.

Porch 1.13m x 1.42m The porch is located upon entrance to the property and is complete with hardwood flooring and a secondary door providing access to the open plan living area.

Living Area 5.07m x 4.10m The living room is found to the front of the property and comprises of hardwood flooring throughout, a large double glazed front window which overlooks the front lawn, an integrated fireplace which is located to the centre wall of the room, a single wall mounted radiator and an open plan archway leading to the dining area.

Dining Area 2.85m x 2.30 The dining area is located to the rear of the property and is complete with hardwood flooring throughout, double rear doors leading to the private rear garden, single wall mounted radiator and a single door leading to the kitchen.

Kitchen 2.71m x 2.68 Located to the rear of the property lies the kitchen comprising of tiles to flooring throughout, wall and base units, laminate worktops, integrated hob and oven, integrated sink with dryer and an extractor hood positioned above the hob.

There are two large double glazed rear windows that overlook the rear garden with a single wall mounted radiator. There is an open plan archway leading to the utility area.

Utility Area 1.76m x 1.54m The utility is found off of the kitchen and consists of a back door with obscured glass leading to the rear garden, a single wall mounted radiator with tiling to floors throughout, and a strip of tiles attached to one wall.

There is also plumbing access for any additional furnishings.

Downstairs Toilet 1.18m x 1.57m Located off of the utility area the downstairs toilet comprises of a wash hand basin with tiles mounted above, W/C, single double glazed side window with frosted glass and tiled sills, single radiator and tiled floors throughout.

Master Bedroom 4.32m x 4.13m The master bedroom is located on the first floor to the front of the property and comprises of two double glazed front windows which overlook the front driveway and lawn, large wall mounted double radiator with carpets to floors throughout.

En Suite 1.69m x 1.27m Located off of the master bedroom, this bathroom consists of a wash hand basin with a cabinet positioned below, W/C, integrated shower cubicle, wooden worktop with tiles attached above, single wall mounted radiator, two wall mounted shelves, double glazed side window with frosted glass and vinyl to floors throughout.

Bedroom Two 2.90m x 2.08 This bedroom is located on the first floor to the rear of the property and is made up of hardwood flooring throughout with a large double glazed rear window which overlooks the rear garden and a single wall mounted radiator.

Bathroom 1.86m x 1.95 The bathroom is positioned on the first floor opposite the staircase to the rear of the property comprising of an integrated bath with a showerhead and hose attachment and a shower head holder, W/C, wash hand basin with integrated cupboards positioned underneath, wooden worktop, various wall mounted mirrors and a frosted double glazed rear window which overlooks the rear garden.

Vinyl present to floors throughout with tiles present around wet areas.

Bedroom Three 3.70m x 2.64m This bedroom is located on the first floor to the rear of the property and consists of a single wall mounted radiator, large double glazed rear window overlooking the garden with hardwood flooring throughout.

Bedroom Four 4.34m x 2.65m This bedroom is found on the first floor to the front of the property comprising of a double glazed front window which overlooks the driveway and front lawn, single wall mounted radiator, integrated cupboard with hardwood flooring throughout.

Garage The garage is located to the front of the property and is accessible via the garage door itself. There is ample space for car parking or storage.

External The property benefits from a large spacious rear garden with a patio section as well as a front driveway and lawn.

There is a side gate providing access to the rear garden with ample space for bin storage also.

Council Tax Band - C Services - Mains water, gas and electricity are available to the property but none of these, nor any of the appliances attached thereto, have been tested by Nicholas Humphreys, who gives no warranties as to their condition or working order.

Telephone subject to suppliers regulations. Free Valuations - If you have a property to sell please contact us to arrange your free valuation.

Local Authority - Sunderland City Council, Sunderland, County Durham Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances - The mention of any fixtures, fittings and/or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order.

Internal Photographs - Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale.

Measurements - Every care has been taken to reflect the true dimensions of this property but they should be treated as approximate and for general guidance only.

Money Laundering - Where an offer is successfully put forward we are obliged by law to ask the prospective purchaser for confirmation of their identity.

This will include production of their passport or driving license and a recent utility bill to prove residence. This evidence will be required prior to solicitors being instructed.

General Note - These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.

Intending purchasers should not rely on these Particulars of Sale as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy.

No person in this agent's employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. Hours Of Business - Our office is open Monday to Friday 9am till 5pm.

Auctioneers Additional Comments Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'.

This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent.

The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via the Marketing Agents or via The Auctioneers website.

Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between both any marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively.

The property is being sold via a transparent online auction.

In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification of identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering procedures.

Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere. Our verification process is in place to ensure that AML procedure are carried out in accordance with the law.

The advertised price is commonly referred to as a ‘Starting Bid’ or ‘Guide Price’ and is accompanied by a ‘Reserve Price’.

The ‘Reserve Price’ is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the ‘Guide Price’ / ‘Starting Bid’. These prices are subject to change.

An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction.

A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding.

The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers’ obligations and sellers’ commitments.

It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price of the property.

The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price.

A non-refundable reservation fee up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum which could be up to £7,200 inc VAT) is also required to be paid upon agreement of sale.

The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs.

Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass their details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained.

There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services. EPC rating: C. Tenure: Freehold,