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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · DH1 5GL
Sold STCListed 30 days
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About
No Chain ** Rarely Available ** Immaculate Detached Bungalow ** Stunning Corner Plot ** Beautifully Manicured Gardens ** Double Garage & Generous Driveway ** Three Good-Sized Bedrooms ** En-Suite ** Spacious Layout ** Sought-After Location ** Occupying an enviable corner plot within the highly regarded Pity Me area of Durham, this exceptional detached bungalow offers a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully maintained home with generous accommodation, immaculate presentation and superb private gardens.
The property stands within extensive, beautifully manicured gardens, complemented by a large driveway providing ample off-street parking and access to a detached double garage.
Internally, the bungalow is impeccably presented throughout with a spacious and thoughtfully arranged layout. An entrance porch leads into the welcoming hallway with separate WC.
The comfortable living room features double doors opening into the dining room, which in turn has patio doors overlooking and providing direct access to the stunning private rear garden.
The modern kitchen is fitted with an attractive range of units and a selection of integrated appliances, with access through to a useful separate utility room.
There are three generously proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, together with a well-appointed main bathroom.
The gardens are a particular highlight, with the generous corner plot providing an excellent feeling of space, privacy and maturity, ideal for relaxing and entertaining.
Pity Me is ideally positioned for excellent local amenities and road links, providing convenient access into Durham City and throughout the region.
The beautiful surroundings of Finchale Priory are also within easy reach. Agents Notes - Council Tax: Durham County Council, Band E - Approx.
£3205 p.a Tenure: Freehold Estate Management Charge – Not that we are aware 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 – If there are any covenants which may affect the property, they would be within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection via the Land Registry or your legal representative.
Selective licencing area – No Probate – In process and we understand it could be towards the back end of the year before its granted, although could be sooner.
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 – None known 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 £42 (inc. VAT) per individual purchaser applies for carrying out these checks.
Value & comps
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Returns
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