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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · DL1 5PB
For saleReduced £15k (−19.4%) on 26 OctListed 159 days
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About
Ideally positioned for walking distance to the town centre, local Sainsbury's supermarket, Darlington Train station and the historic South Park along with excellent road links, the property at Quaker Lane is sure to have great appeal.
For those buyers looking for convenience of the location at an attractive price we offer for sale an upgraded One Bedroomed, First floor studio apartment.
Boasting refitted Kitchen and shower room and cabinetry to the reception/bedroom.
The apartment block is positioned with a cul-de-sac with a mixture of houses and sits in well maintained communal gardens.
Available with no onward chain and in ready to move into order the property is warmed by electric wall heaters and is fully double glazed.
TENURE: Leased hold with a 999 year lease starting from 1996 COUNCIL TAX: A Communal Entrance - With intercom access the communal reception hallway has a door to the rear for access to the garden and carpark and a staircase leading up to the first floor.
Reception Hallway - Lounge/Bedroom - 4.50 x 3.10 (14'9" x 10'2") - With two windows overlooking the rear aspect.
The fitted wardrobe has sliding doors and ample storage and their is a double futon pull out bed.
Kitchen - 2.9 x 1.60 (9'6" x 5'2") - Upgraded and refitted with a quality range of light oak wall, floor and drawer cabinets with complementing work surfaces and textured sink.
There is an integrated electric oven and electric hob with stainless steel extractor hood. There is also an inegrated fridge and a microwave and plumbing for an automatic washing machine.
The room has a window overlooking the communal rear garden. Shower Room/Wc - Waterfall mains fed shower, the handbasin in within a useful vanity storage cabinet and there is a low level WC.
The room has been finished with easy to maintain wall panelling and there is also an extractor fan.
Communal Gardens - Sitting in well maintained communal gardens with lawned areas and established trees and shrubs. There is also an allocated parking space to the rear of the property.
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