4-bedroom detached house · DH1 4LG
Listing removedListed 203 days
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About
No Upper Chain ** Competitive Price ** New Boiler & Kitchen ** Must Be Viewed ** Fabulous Family Home ** Upgraded & Well Presented Throughout ** New Carpets & Flooring ** Rarely Available ** Prime Location ** Private Rear Aspect ** Ample Driveway Parking ** Close to Good Schools & Major Transport Links ** Pleasant Exclusive Cul-De-Sac ** The floor plan briefly comprises: entrance hallway with door to garage, cloak/WC, lounge, dining room, garden room and modern kitchen breakfast room.
On the first floor there are four bedrooms, the master bedroom having built in wardrobes and en-suite shower room/WC, and there is a family bathroom/WC.
There are gardens to the front and rear with lawns, borders, plants and shrubs.
The garage is integral, but has been slightly reduced in size, due to the kitchen being enlarged, but there is ample driveway parking.
Whitesmocks is a sought-after residential area in Durham, known for its peaceful atmosphere and attractive properties.
It offers an ideal setting for families, professionals, and retirees seeking a blend of suburban tranquillity with easy access to Durham City Centre.
The area is well-connected via local transport links, including regular bus services to the city and surrounding areas, and Durham train station is only a short drive away, offering direct routes to major cities like Newcastle, York, and London.
For families, there are several well-regarded schools nearby, including Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, St Leonard's Catholic School, and various primary schools, making it a prime location for those with children.
Whitesmocks provides a perfect balance of suburban living with the convenience of Durham's amenities, including shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, just a stone's throw away.
Agent Notes - Council Tax: Durham County Council, Band F - Approx.
£3685 p.a Tenure: Freehold Estate Management Charge – None known Property Construction – Standard Gas Supply - Mains Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas Central Heating via new combination boiler 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 – Covenants which affect the property are within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – No 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.
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These checks must be completed for each purchaser who will become a legal owner of the property. An administration fee of £30 (inc. VAT) per individual purchaser applies for carrying out these checks.
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