4-bedroom house · DH7 9JT
Listing removedReduced £20k (−5.9%) on 23 JulListed 186 days
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About
Ideally suited to family occupation, we offer for sale this spacious stone built detached property with gas fired central heating and double glazing.
Well positioned in this popular cul-de-sac this rarely available home briefly comprises to the ground floor: Entrance porch, cloakroom/wc, entrance hallway, lounge/dining room, conservatory, kitchen and utility room.
To the first floor there are four bedrooms, the master bedroom having an en suite shower room, and there is a family bathroom.
Externally the house boasts gardens to the front and rear, along with a single garage and additional driveway parking to the front.
Merlin Court is a small cul-de-sac of detached houses located on the outskirts of Esh Winning where there are a range of local everyday shops and amenities available including two schools, with more comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities and amenities within Durham City Centre which lies approximately 6 miles distant.
Esh Winning is also well located for access to the A(167) Highway which provides good road links to both North and South.
Entrance Porch Double glazed window to side, double glazed door to front and radiator. Entrance Hallway Staircase to first floor, radiator and under stairs cupboard.
Cloakroom/WC Double glazed window to front, low level WC, wash hand basin and radiator.
Living/Dining Room (3.64m x 7.71m) Double glazed window to front, television point, two radiators and double glazed patio doors leading to conservatory.
Conservatory (2.56m x 3.72m) Double glazed windows to rear and side and double glazed French doors leading to rear garden.
Kitchen (4.46m x 3.54m) Fitted wall and base units with coordinating work surfaces, integrated electric oven, integrated electric Induction hob, extractor hood, space for dishwasher, breakfast bar, tiled floor, radiator and two double glazed windows to rear.
Utility Room (1.67m x 3.5m) Fitted base units with coordinating work surfaces, sink unit, space for washing machine, vent for tumble dryer, double glazed windows to side and rear, double glazed door to side and radiator.
First Floor Landing Access to roof space. Master Bedroom (4.21m x 3.56m) Two double glazed windows to front and radiator.
En-Suite Shower Room White three piece suite comprising wash hand basin, step in shower cubicle, low level WC, double glazed window to front and heated towel radiator.
Bedroom Two (3.45m x 4.56m) Double glazed window to front and radiator. Bedroom Three (3.28m x 3.94m) Double glazed window to rear and radiator.
Bedroom Four (3.49m x 3.77m) Two double glazed windows to rear and radiator.
Shower Room (2.6m x 2.41m) White three piece suite comprising wash hand basin in vanity unit, step in shower cubicle, low level WC, partially tiled walls, tiled floor, heated towel rail, double glazed window to rear and extractor fan.
Front Garden Lawned area, planted borders and driveway providing off street parking. Rear Garden Laid to lawn with planted borders, paved patio, outdoor water tap, fenced boundaries and gated access.
Garage Electric roller door, light and power points. Agents Notes Council Tax: Durham County Council, Band E -Approx £3124.09 p.a.
Tenure: Freehold, confirmation of this should be confirmed by your legal representative. Estate Management Charge – No.
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 licensing area – No. Agents Notes Cont.
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 and solicitors. Accessibility/Adaptations – None known Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required by your legal representative.
EPC Rating Tbc Disclaimer 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.
Ben Charles Ltd cannot accept liability for any information provided subsequent amendments or unintentional errors or omissions.
Hmrc Compliance 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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