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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · DH1 4LT
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About
Extended Home in a Prime North End Location Situated in one of Durham City’s most sought-after residential locations, this beautifully extended and thoughtfully improved property offers an impressive combination of versatile living space, attractive outdoor areas and exceptional convenience.
Fieldhouse Lane is ideally positioned for professionals and families alike, providing easy access to Durham City Centre, Durham University, the University Hospital, the railway station and a selection of highly regarded schools.
The property is also well placed for commuters, with the A167 providing excellent road connections to surrounding towns and regional centres.
From the front porch, an inviting entrance hallway provides access to the principal reception spaces.
The ground floor has been thoughtfully designed to offer both comfortable family living and the flexibility increasingly sought after by modern professionals.
The generous lounge is a particular feature, enjoying an attractive bay window overlooking the rear garden and a charming log-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting focal point.
The stylish kitchen/dining room provides an excellent space for entertaining, with a country-style fitted kitchen complemented by useful pantry storage.
Further accommodation includes a dedicated home office, ideal for those working remotely, together with a useful utility/shower room and a convenient downstairs WC.
A superb sun room, featuring an impressive lofted ceiling, completes the ground floor and provides an additional versatile reception space overlooking the garden.
To the first floor are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, a further single bedroom and a contemporary shower room with a four-piece white suite. Externally, the property continues to impress.
A low-maintenance yet attractive enclosed front garden features a lawn and mature planting, while a side pathway leads through to the larger private rear garden.
The rear garden has been designed with both relaxation and entertaining in mind, incorporating a generous patio area ideal for alfresco dining, a lawn, established planting and a productive vegetable garden.
A substantial summer house provides further versatility and could equally serve as a home office, studio, entertaining space or private bar.
Additional benefits include a detached garage with an electric door, a separate brick-built store and a private single driveway, providing valuable off-road parking.
Prime North End Position Fieldhouse Lane forms part of the well-established and highly regarded North End area of Durham City, a location which has consistently remained popular with families and professionals.
The property is within walking distance of Durham City Centre, offering an extensive range of shops, restaurants, cafés, bars and recreational facilities, together with the bus and railway stations.
For professionals, the location is particularly convenient, with Durham University campuses, University Hospital Durham, County Hall and the Land Registry all readily accessible.
Families are equally well catered for, with the highly regarded Durham Johnston School and St Leonards Roman Catholic School nearby.
Combining an enviable location with versatile and well-appointed accommodation, excellent outdoor space and superb connectivity, this is a compelling home for those seeking a sophisticated yet practical lifestyle within easy reach of the best that Durham City has to offer.
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.
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 (Not Metered) Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas fired central heating via radiators, wood burning stove.
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking- Garage, Off-Street Parking, On-Street Parking (Permit Required, Permit costs £40 pa.
3 permits per dwelling. Scratchcards available). 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 Conservation Area – N/A 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 – Ramped access to conservatory. Raised footpath and decking around property.
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.
Buyer Identity & AML Checks Estate agents are subject to legal obligations under anti-money laundering legislation and, where applicable, are supervised by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for compliance with those requirements.
A £35 including VAT fee per purchaser applies for these checks.
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