3-bedroom terraced house · DL14 8NQ
Sold STCListed 259 days
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About
This substantial end-of-terrace home is available on the market with no onward chain, making it an ideal purchase for first-time buyers.
Arranged over three floors, the property is beautifully presented throughout and offers generous, well-planned living space both inside and out.
Upon entering, you are greeted by a hallway featuring an attractive stained-glass window and stairs leading to the first floor.
The ground floor boasts a superb open-plan living and dining area, centered around a charming log-burning stove.
The dining area features double doors that open into the rear yard, perfect for entertaining guests.
The impressive galley kitchen is fitted with sleek, matte-white units, quartz worktops, tiled splashbacks, and a range of integrated appliances, including a gas hob with an extractor, an oven and grill, a fridge freezer, and a classic Belfast sink.
A separate utility room provides extra space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, while the ground floor is completed by a well-appointed house bathroom.
On the first floor, you will find three bedrooms, along with staircase access to the attic.
This generous loft room, complete with a skylight, offers valuable additional space that could be used for storage, as a hobby room, or potentially as a home office (subject to any necessary consents).
Externally, the property boasts a smartly repaved rear yard, which is fully fenced and rendered, featuring built-in bench seating—ideal for summer barbecues or outdoor relaxation.
At the front, a small gravel garden with mature shrubs provides an attractive kerbside setting. Please note that the garages across the rear lane are not included in the sale.
Lorne Terrace is located in the peaceful village of Coundon, offering convenient access to local shops and amenities.
The property is ideally situated for commuters, with the A689 and A167 nearby, providing quick links to the Rushyford Roundabout and onward to the A1(M) junction at Bradbury.
Material Information Local Authority – Durham County Council Council Tax Band – A Tenure – Freehold Property Type – Terraced Property Construction – Standard Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains Sewerage – Mains Heating – Mains gas Estimated Mobile phone coverage – EE: good, Three: OK, 02: outstanding, Vodafone: outstanding Estimated Broadband Download speeds – Basic: 3mb, Superfast: 71mb, Ultrafast: 10000mb Rights & Easements – To be confirmed during the conveyancing process Flood risk – Very low Coastal Erosion – Not applicable Protected Trees – No Conservation area – No Planning Permission – No planning applications Accessibility – No accessibility features Mining Area – Situated in a former mining area Selective License Area – Yes Free Valuation If you're thinking about selling your property, take advantage of Ryan James Estate Agents' complimentary, no-obligation market appraisal service.
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Seller identities must be checked prior to marketing and on acceptance of an offer, we will commence these checks for the buyer. There is a £30 (inc. VAT) fee, per individual, for these checks.
Mortgage Advice Ryan James Estate Agents are keen to stress the importance of seeking independent mortgage advice.
If you need mortgage advice our team will be pleased to make you an appointment with an independent mortgage advisor.
Remember your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loans secured on it.
Freehold Ryan James Estate Agents believes the property is freehold but we always recommend verifying this with your solicitor should you decide to purchase the property.
We endeavour to make our property particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
1. Fixtures and fittings other than those included in the above details are to be agreed with the seller through separate negotiation. 2.
Ryan James Estate Agents has not tested any services, appliances or heating and no warranty is given or implied as to their condition. 3. All measurements are approximate and intended as a guide only.
All our measurements are carried out using a calibrated camera. 4.
The floorplans that are provided are purely to give an idea of layout and as such should not be relied on for anything other than this.
It is highly likely the plans do not show cupboards, indents, (truncated)
Value & comps
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