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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · DH8 9QX
For saleListed 5 days
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About
Available with vacant possession, a modern detached house situated on a popular development in Castleside, ideally suited to families.
The property is situated on a corner plot and has the benefit of uPVC double glazing, gas central heating and Photovoltaic Solar Panels which provide low-cost electricity.
The accommodation briefly comprises the ground floor, an entrance hallway, cloakroom w.c., dining room, lounge with French doors to the garden and kitchen with integrated cooking appliances.
On the first floor are three bedrooms (one with a en-suite and built in wardrobes) and a family bathroom.
There is a single garage to the side of the house, a driveway, and a garden to the rear with a patio, lawn and borders with shrubs Agent note: The solar panels produce an income of approximately £1200 per annum 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.
Local Authority – Durham County Council Council Tax Band – C Tenure – Freehold Property Type – 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 Electricity supply – Mains and Photovoltaic solar panels Water Supply - Mains metered Sewerage – Mains Heating - Gas Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking- Garage and driveway 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 - no Rights & Easements- none Flood risk – very low Coastal Erosion – n/a Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality Accessibility/Adaptations – None Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required.
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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.
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Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Deal
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