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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · DL3 0TS
For saleReduced £5k (−3.1%) on 26 OctListed 40 days
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About
Offered for sale with no onward chain, this well-proportioned three-bedroom semi-detached property on Bates Avenue presents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to make their own mark and add value.
The ground floor briefly comprises a welcoming entrance hall, two spacious reception rooms, with the main reception room benefiting from a modern gas fire, creating a warm and inviting focal point.
To the rear is a well-appointed kitchen, which also benefits from a useful under-stairs alcove offering potential for a utility area.
To the first floor are two generous double bedrooms, with the master bedroom featuring fitted built-in wardrobes, alongside a further single bedroom and a shower room.
Externally, the property enjoys a front garden and private driveway, providing off-road parking.
To the rear is a spacious, predominantly lawned garden, offering plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, relaxation or family use, together with a useful wooden shed for storage.
Situated on Bates Avenue this property is walking distance to the popular Cockerton area of Darlington which boasts ample amenities such as shops, parks, and healthcare facilities.
Ideally located for local transport links with bus routes nearby and only a short drive from Darlington Town Centre, and the A1(M).
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 – Darlington Borough Council Council Tax Band – B Tenure – Freehold PART B Property Type – Semi-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. Gas Supply – Mains.
Electricity supply – Mains. Water Supply – Mains (metered). Sewerage – Mains. Heating – Gas fired central heating via radiators, and gas fire.
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking – Off-street Items Included in Sale - Wooden shed in garden.
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 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 – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction.
Conservation Area – N/A Probate – The property is a probate sale and probate has been obtained. Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very Low. Surface water: Very Low.
Coastal Erosion – N/A Protected Trees – N/A Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of.
Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility. Mining Area – N/A 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 £35 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser, for these checks.
Value & comps
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