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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · DH1 1LZ
Sold STCListed 72 days
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About
We are delighted to offer for sale this well-presented and extended two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow, benefiting from gas central heating and double glazing.
With a new kitchen fitted in August 2026, along with new carpets to the hallway and bedrooms, the property is move-in ready and is offered with no onward chain.
The accommodation comprises an entrance hallway, lounge with French doors opening onto the garden, dining room, and a newly fitted kitchen.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of floor and wall units, an inset stainless steel sink drainer, electric hob with extractor fan over, separate electric oven, space for a freestanding fridge freezer, and a door providing access to the garage.
There are two bedrooms, with the main bedroom featuring an attractive bay window.
The bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising a low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, and panelled bath with mains-fed wall-mounted shower over, complemented by tiled walls.
Externally, the property enjoys gardens to both the front and rear.
The private rear garden is not overlooked and features a lawned area interspersed with flowering shrubs and borders, a patio seating area, and a greenhouse.
To the front, a driveway provides off-street parking and access to the garage, which is entered via opening double doors and benefits from light and power.
The garage also provides access to the rear garden and houses the wall-mounted combi boiler, installed in 2021 and serviced annually since, together with plumbing and space for a washing machine.
Grinstead Way is conveniently located for access to local shops, schools, and everyday amenities within Carrville and nearby Belmont.
More comprehensive shopping, leisure, and recreational facilities are available in Durham City Centre, approximately three miles away.
The area is also ideal for commuters, being situated just off the A690 Durham to Sunderland Highway, which provides easy access to the A1(M) motorway for travel both north and south.
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 – B 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 (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 and garage 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: 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.
HMRC supervises the legal obligation for all estate agents to conduct identity checks on their customers, this includes buyers when their offer is accepted.
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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