4-bedroom detached house · DH3 3QS
For saleListed 81 days
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Situated on an excellent plot within one of the region's most prestigious and sought-after flagship developments, this superb detached house is an ideal family home.
Offering a spacious layout, great design, good-sized, well-screened gardens and ample parking, this is an opportunity not to miss, especially because of the high demand for properties on this desirable estate.
It is perfectly positioned for access to town amenities, the attractive Riverside Park, and the leisure facilities attached to the First Class County Cricket Ground.
The house itself has two reception rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms, ideally suited to family needs. On the ground floor, the hall includes a refitted cloakroom/wc.
Double doors open to the 18ft living room, with a large walk-in bay window and fireplace. Doors lead through to the dining room and a good-sized conservatory.
The kitchen/breakfast room includes integrated cooking appliances and provides access into the integral garage, with a remote-controlled roller door.
On the first floor, the landing gives access to four bedrooms, all of which include fitted wardrobes.
The main bedroom suite is particularly impressive, spanning the full width of the house and featuring a spacious bedroom, a dressing room with fitted wardrobes, and a good-sized refitted en suite shower room (originally a full bathroom).
Ample block paved parking is provided to the front of the house, and the generous enclosed back garden is not overlooked from the rear.
The specification includes gas central heating with a replacement Worcester combination boiler (2021), uPVC double glazing and an alarm system.
The rare availability of properties on this prime residential development makes early viewing essential!
The Riverside Facilities and Lifestyle: First Class County Cricket Ground Sticky Wicket bar/reastaurant Bannatyne's Health Club and swimming pool Sports facilities including football pitches and tennis courts Riverside Park and Nature Reserve Fishing in River Wear Nearby Golf Course Children’s Playground Location The prestigious Riverside development comprises one of the more exclusive residential estates within the region.
It is attractively situated adjacent to the First Class County Cricket Ground and Riverside Park.
It is immediately accessible to Chester-le-Street's many shops, schools and amenities and the town is an ideal commuter base with excellent road links to Durham City, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland.
Being situated on the main east coast railway line linking London and Edinburgh, the town has good rail access to Durham and Newcastle upon Tyne.
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 – E Tenure – Freehold PART B Property Type – Detached 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 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 and drive.Street parking with no permit restrictions.
Residents' parking only at certain times (cricket matches, concerts, etc) 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: Low Coastal Erosion – N/A Planning – 1993 Residential development.
1999 Conservatory (approved) Building Control – 2021 GASAFE Boiler installation Accessibility/Adaptations – Level access walk-in shower Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area.
Further searches may be required. Probate sale. Probate granted 7th July 2026 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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