4-bedroom semi-detached house · DH1 2HD
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Available with the benefit of immediate vacant possession, we offer for sale a spacious three storey semi detached property with gas fired central heating and double glazing.
Being of a conventional layout suited to family occupation, it briefly comprises: entrance hall, lounge with bay window to front, kitchen/diner with French doors to the garden and a range of floor and wall units with inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink drainer unit, gas hob with extractor fan over, separate electric oven under, integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher, utility room with plumbing and space for washing machine and downstairs wc.
On the first floor there are three bedrooms one of them has wardrobes and an en suite shower room/wc with low level wc, wash hand basin and shower cubicle with mains fed wall mounted shower and a family bathroom/wc with a white suite comprising low level wc, wash hand basin and bath with shower mixer tap.
To the second floor there is the main bedroom with dressing room and fitted wardrobes and en suite shower room with low level wc, wash hand basin and double shower cubicle.
It has gardens to the front and rear which are predominantly laid to lawn with flowering shrubs and borders there is a single garage with a driveway for parking.
Herons Court is a recently constructed well planned residential development situated close to a good range of local shops and amenities which are available within Gilesgate as well as nearby Belmont and Carrville, with a more comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available within Durham City Centre which lies approximately 2 miles away.
Gilesgate is ideally placed for commuting purposes as it lies a short drive from the A1(M) Motorway Interchange which provides access to other regional centres.
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 (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: 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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