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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · DH1 4NL
SoldListed 308 daysAuction 29 Jan · ended
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About
For Sale By Auction 29th January 2026 LIVE ONLINE AUCTION. Rarely available for sale, we are delighted to offer this three bedroomed extended detached family home sat on a private plot.
The property itself does require modernisation, updating and some structural work, having been occupied for a considerable number of years by our clients, the house itself has accommodation comprising: entrance hallway, double aspect lounge, separate dining room, kitchen and utility area.
To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a bathroom. Externally there are gardens to the front, side and rear, all being particularly private and not overlooked.
There is a driveway and garage to the side providing parking.
Larches Road is conveniently situated within walking distance of the immediate City Centre with its comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities and amenities.
North End is also situated within walking distance of County Hall, the Land Registry, the University Hospital, as well as the well respected Durham Johnston School and St Leonards Roman Catholic School.
It is conveniently situated for commuting purposes lying close to the A(167) Highway which provides good road links to other regional centres and is within walking distance of the main line railway station.
Agent notes: Council Tax band - E Utilities: Mains gas, electricity, water (metered) and sewerage Mobile Phone Coverage: Good coverage from O2, limited coverage from EE, Vodafone & Three, Broadband Estimated speed: Standard 7 Mbps Superfast 67 Mbps Ultrafast 9000 Mbps Flood Risk: Rivers & Seas - No Risk, Surface Water – very low Covenants: There are standard estate covenants on this property, this can be provided on request.
Mining: Please note this property is situated in a former mining area.
Article 4 planning restrictions apply 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 £30 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser, for these checks. Disclaimer 1 None of the services have been tested.
Measurements, where given, are approximate and for descriptive purposes only. Boundaries cannot be guaranteed and must be checked by solicitors prior to exchanging contracts.
The details are provided in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract.
No member of staff has any authority to make or give representation or warranty in relation to this property.
For sale by auction see Disclaimer 2 Each auction property is offered at a guide price and is also subject to a reserve price. The guide price is the level where the bidding will commence.
The reserve price is the sellers minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell.
The reserve price, which may be up to 10% higher than the guide price, is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer.
Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction. The successful buyer pays a £2000+vat (total £2400) Auction Administration Fee.
At your request we can refer you to a North East based Solicitor from our panel.
It is your decision whether you choose to deal with them, should you decide to use them you should know that we would receive a referral fee of £120 including VAT from them for the recommendation.
Disclaimer 3 Details of the tenure will be available in the legal pack, however we recommend all potential buyers take legal advice and satisfy their requirements prior to purchase.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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Returns
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