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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · DH2 3DL
For saleListed 36 days
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About
This two-bedroom bungalow has been completely remodelled and upgraded to create stunning, contemporary open-plan living space with a stylish interior and high-calibre specification.
Situated in a convenient location close to local shops and amenities within this very popular estate, the property includes a westerly facing back garden, ample off-street parking including a covered carport and a large 21ft garage.
The newly redesigned interior is beautifully presented, with the entrance hall leading to the main living area, which extends to over 38ft from front to rear.
The main lounge and dining room opens to a newly refitted kitchen with quartz work surfaces and integrated appliances, whilst to the rear, the lounge area opens to the sun lounge overlooking the back garden.
There are two bedrooms and a stylish, newly refitted shower room/wc. A useful utility room has been created, which in turn leads to the attached garage.
The specifications of the bungalow have been greatly improved to include gas central heating via radiators with a combination boiler, solar panels, and uPVC double glazing.
This highly individual, contemporary home is available with no onward chain and Freehold title and offers a rare opportunity not to be missed!
Garden Farm is a sought-after and established development lying a short distance to the west of the town centre.
It is easily accessible to the town where many shops, schools and amenities are available.
Chester-le-Street is an excellent commuter base with good road links to Durham City, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland.
The town's railway station is on the east coast line linking London and Edinburgh.
MATERIAL INFORMATION: In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the 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 – B Tenure – Freehold PART B Property Type – Semi-detached bungalow Property Construction – Standard Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan; all measurements taken are the maximum dimensions available between internal walls unless otherwise indicated Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains, metered Solar Energy - Solar panels with storage battery Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas boiler with radiators Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking – Garage, car port and drive.
Street parking with no permit restrictions PART C Building Safety – The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues.
However, we would recommend that the purchaser engage the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm Restrictions – None Covenants - Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register, which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – Not included Conservation Area - No Article 4 Planning Restricted area - Included in Article 4 HMO County Durham Constraint Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and Seas: Very low.
Surface Water: Very low. Coastal Erosion – N/A Planning – None current Building Control – 2012 GASAFE Boiler installation. 2022 ELECSA Replacement consumer unit.
2022 ELECSA Rewire of all circuits Accessibility/Adaptations – Level access walk-in shower Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area. Further searches may be required.
The vendor has made no other Material Information disclosures. This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor before 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 judgment 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 seek verification from a legal advisor before committing to expenditure.
HMRC supervises the legal obligation for all estate agents to conduct identity checks on their customers, including buyers, when their offer is accepted.
This must be completed per purchaser, who will become the legal owner(s) of the property in the transaction. There is a £35 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser for these checks.
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