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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · DH2 3SZ
For saleListed 19 days
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About
This McLean built Harewood style four bedroom detached house features an attractive external appearance and an excellent design, with generous room sizes throughout.
Elsdon Close is a particularly appealing small cul-de-sac, and the plot is superb, with ample parking to the front and a good-sized south-facing back garden.
The accommodation has been significantly improved and upgraded, with the addition of a large conservatory and a garage conversion, providing an additional utility room and a study/office.
The layout also includes a central entrance hall with a refitted cloakroom/wc, a dining room, a lounge with double doors leading to the conservatory, and an impressive refitted kitchen, with stylish contemporary units, integrated appliances and attractive lighting.
On the first floor, the spacious landing leads to four well-proportioned bedrooms and the principal family bathroom.
The main bedroom is especially appealing, with a feature arched window and an en suite shower room.
The specification includes gas central heating via radiators with a replacement Main combination boiler, and uPVC double glazing.
This is a great family home in a much sought-after location, so early viewing is recommended. Fellside Meadows is one of the town's more sought-after modern residential developments.
It offers ready road access to Chester-le-Street town centre where many shops, schools and amenities are available. The estate lies on the fringe of the attractive countryside of Waldridge Fell.
The town remains popular because of its excellent road links to Durham City, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland.
Chester le Street railway station lies on the main East Coast line linking London and Edinburgh.
MATERIAL INFORMATION The information below is provided in accordance with the consumer protection requirements of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 and is intended to highlight matters which may be material to a prospective purchaser when deciding whether to view, offer on or proceed with this property.
Local Authority – Durham County Council Council Tax Band – D Tenure – Freehold Property Type – Detached Property Construction – Standard Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floor plan; all measurements taken are 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 - Drive and parking to the front.
Street parking with no permit restrictions 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.
Conservation Area – No 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. 1991 to 1993 Estate development.
Building Control – 2011 Garage conversion Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility. Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area; further searches may be required.
The information has been obtained from the seller and, where appropriate, from publicly available or other relevant sources, and has been compiled in good faith.
Information supplied by third parties or external sources may be subject to change. J W Wood is not qualified to provide legal, surveying, structural or other specialist advice.
Where any information requires legal or technical interpretation, or where any matter is of particular importance to your decision to purchase, you should seek appropriate verification from your conveyancer, surveyor or other suitably qualified professional before committing to significant expenditure.
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Value & comps
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