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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · DH8 0LG
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About
Occupying an impressive corner plot, this spacious semi-detached property offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, families or those looking to put their own stamp on a home while adding value.
Boasting generous outdoor space, three double bedrooms and a versatile layout, the property offers plenty of potential for a variety of buyers.
Internally, the accommodation briefly comprises a good-sized porch, ideal for additional storage, leading through to an entrance hallway with a useful storage cupboard.
There is access to the kitchen, alongside a well-presented lounge and dining room which creates an open, sociable space for family living and entertaining.
To the first floor are three double bedrooms, additional storage cupboards on the landing and a family bathroom.
Externally, the property truly benefits from its generous corner plot, with a large lawned area offering excellent space for children, pets or outdoor activities.
There is also a separate garden leading through to a rear yard, along with a useful workshop/outbuilding providing additional storage or space for hobbies. On-street parking is available.
Offering spacious accommodation, fantastic outdoor space and scope to personalise, this property presents an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to create a home to suit their own tastes.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space and potential on offer.
Princess Avenue is located just off Kings Road, close to Shotley Bridge hospital and within half a mile of Shotley Bridge village, which has a good range of local shops, boutiques and restaurants.
Consett town centre has a more comprehensive range of facilities, approximately a mile-and-a-half away, and there are public transport and road links to the other outlying villages, Northumberland and the regional centres of Durham and Newcastle, which are both within 15 miles.
There are local countryside walks and cycle routes in the area, including the Derwent Walk and Coast-to-Coast track.
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 – A Tenure – Freehold 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 (not metered) Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas fired central heating via radiators Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking- On Street Parking 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 Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very Low Surface water: Very Low Coastal Erosion – N/A Protected Trees - NA Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of.
Or planning details that are known Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required.
The information has been obtained from the seller and, where appropriate, from publicly available or other relevant sources, and has been compiled in good faith.
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.
Where any information requires legal or technical interpretation, or where any matter is of particular importance to your decision to purchase, you should seek appropriate verification from your conveyancer, surveyor or other suitably qualified professional before committing to significant expenditure.
Buyer Identity & AML Checks Estate agents are subject to legal obligations under anti-money laundering legislation and, where applicable, are supervised by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for compliance with those requirements.
A £35 including VAT fee per purchaser applies for these checks.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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