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Description **Vacant Possession & No Forward Chain** This contemporary ground-floor apartment is situated at the entrance of this modern built estate and is conveniently positioned for access to the nearby Nature Reserve, the University Hospital, New College, the Train Station, and Durham City.
Situated on this modern estate within the popular village of Aykley Heads, this turn-key apartment offers contemporary accommodation with neutral decoration and a convenient location for access to amenities and services including the nearby Aykley Wood Nature Reserve.
The communal lobby with a secure entry system provides access to the apartment block, briefly comprises an entrance hallway with a storage cupboard, a lounge with external access and window, a fitted kitchen/dining room, two bedrooms and a bathroom.
Externally the building is surrounded by lawns and mature trees, with an allocated parking space in the car park to the rear. In addition, the property is gas-centrally heated and double-glazed.
Aykley Woods is a well-planned and designed development that has proved extremely popular in demand.
It is located within 2 miles of Durham City centre where there are comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available.
Also, it affords easy access to the A(167) Highway, County Hall, Land Registry, University Hospital of North Durham, and the railway station.
It is also close to St Leonard's School and the Durham Johnston School. Local Authority ? Durham County Council Council Tax Band ? C Tenure ?
Leasehold Lease Expiry Date: 01/01/3016 Service Charge 2025: £1,183.29 Ground Rent: £150 Dimensions Hallway. Radiator, smoke alarm, intercom and storage cupboard with fuse board.
Lounge - 16'4 x 11'10 (4.97m x 3.60m) Double glazed window and door to front, radiator and tv point.
Kitchen-Diner - 12'6 x 9'8 (3.81m x 2.94m) Double glazed door and windows to front, integrated electric oven, gas hob, extractor hood, washer?
/ dryer, fridge freezer, plumbed for dishwasher, 1 1/2 bowl sink and drainer, radiator and combination boiler.
Bedroom 1 - 10'4 x 9'8 (3.16m x 2.96m) - Double glazed door and window to front, radiator and tv point. Bedroom 2 - 12'1 x 7'4 (3.68m x 2.24m) Double glazed window to front and radiator.
Bathroom 10'8 x 6'5 (3.25m x 1.95m) Bath with shower over, Wc, hand basin, radiator, part tiled walls and extractor fan. Allocated parking is available.
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