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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · DH1 4NL
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About
Situated within a highly sought-after and private cul-de-sac off Larches Road, this extended four-bedroom semi-detached home offers generous and flexible accommodation, making it an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking space, privacy and scope to personalise.
The property would benefit from some cosmetic updating internally, yet provides a spacious and well-planned layout.
The accommodation begins with an entrance hallway with stairs rising to the first floor, together with a cloakroom fitted with a wall-mounted mains-fed shower.
The double-aspect lounge enjoys windows to both the front and rear, complemented by wooden flooring and a feature fireplace incorporating a wood-burning stove.
To the rear, the home opens into a substantial open-plan kitchen and dining area, enhanced by an impressive vaulted ceiling with eight Velux windows, as well as additional windows to the side and rear.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, granite work surfaces, an inset one-and-a-half bowl sink and drainer, gas cooker point, and plumbing and space for a freestanding fridge freezer.
A useful utility room provides further wall and base units, a stainless-steel sink and drainer, and plumbing and space for both a washing machine and tumble dryer.
There is also a shower room with window to the side, fitted with a low-level WC, wash hand basin and mains-fed wall-mounted shower.
The ground floor also includes a bedroom with a window to the front, opening through to a wet room fitted with a low-level WC, wash hand basin and mains-fed wall-mounted shower, with fully tiled walls and flooring.
To the first floor, there are three further bedrooms. The main bedroom is particularly spacious and enjoys a double aspect with windows to the front and rear, together with fitted wardrobes.
One of the remaining bedrooms also benefits from fitted cupboards.
Completing the first floor is a family bathroom fitted with a low-level WC, wash hand basin and panelled bath with mains-fed wall-mounted shower over, with tiled walls and flooring.
Externally, the property enjoys good-sized rear gardens which are fully enclosed by established hedging, creating a pleasing degree of privacy.
The rear garden includes a substantial lawned area and a patio ideal for outdoor seating.
To the front, there is a small garden together with a driveway providing off-street parking and access to the front portion of the original garage, currently used for storage.
Larches Road is conveniently situated within walking distance of the immediate City Centre with its comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities and amenities.
North End is also situated within walking distance of County Hall, the Land Registry, the University Hospital, as well as the well respected Durham Johnston School and St Leonards Roman Catholic School.
It is conveniently situated for commuting purposes lying close to the A(167) Highway which provides good road links to other regional centres and is within walking distance of the main line railway station.
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- Driveway 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.
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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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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