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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · DL14 0TG
For saleListed 139 days
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About
This family home is ideally placed on the edge of this well-established development and as such offers wonderful views over the fields for miles, which were a beautiful yellow from the seed (Pictured).
It has been upgraded and extended by our clients and they now offer it to the market for sale as a fine example of its type.
The accommodation comprises of an entrance vestibule with stairs rising to first floor, a living room with feature bay window and fire, a dining room with patio doors that open into the garden room which has a double patio doors that open onto the garden.
The kitchen is modern and well equipped with a selection of units for storage in wood with black laminated worktops and tiled splash backs.
The kitchen also features a selection of integrated appliances that consist of a fridge freezer, dishwasher, gas hob with extractor above, oven and microwave.
There is additional storage in the understairs cupboard and a good size utility room with plumbing for the washing machine. A Cloakroom/wc completes the layout on the ground floor.
On the first floor there are three generous double bedrooms - all with fitted storage however the master is particularly of note as it not only features an ensuite shower room it also features an additional area in the extension which could provide many uses such as an office, a dressing area or nursery - it enjoys the great views as well.
The house bathroom completes the layout on the first floor.
Outside, to the front there is parking for two cars on the driveway in addition to the garage, whilst the rear garden is a perfect mix of grass for pets and children to play on, a patio for entertaining and eating on in warmer months, a summer house, a green house and pond - all immaculately tended to and presented.
Chestnut Court is popular street on this development which is located in the village of Toft Hill.
As it is on the A68, access can be swiftly gained to not only Bishop Auckland town centre but also the retail Park at Tindale which is not far away by car.
The village itself has a couple of pubs, however is surrounded by beautiful scenery and fields offering aa multitude of walks. Witton castle is a short distance away.
This property has been occupied since new by the sellers, and during this time the property has been loved and looked after so we recommend a viewing to appreciate the great opportunity that is on offer here.
MATERIAL INFORMATION: In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and 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 – C - With improvement indicator Tenure – Freehold PART B 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 Water Supply - Mains metered Sewerage – Mains Heating - mains gas boiler and radiators Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking: Drive & Garage 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 are noted on the title Rights & Easements- rights are noted on the title Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction Flood risk – very low Coastal Erosion - NA Protected Trees – no Conservation area – no Planning Permission – no Accessibility – The property has not been altered for accessibility Mining Area – yes Selective License Area – no No other Material Information disclosures have been made by the vendor.
This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to 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 judgement 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 do 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, this includes buyers when their offer is accepted.
This must be completed, per purchaser, who in the transaction will result in being the legal owner(s) of the property.
There is a £30 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser, for these checks
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