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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · DL16 7JU
Sold STCListed 52 days
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About
Robinsons are delighted to offer to the market this stunning and substantially extended three-bedroom mid-link home, ideally situated within the heart of the popular village of Kirk Merrington.
Perfectly suited to families, the property is approximately a five-minute walk from the highly regarded Kirk Merrington Primary School, while Spennymoor town centre is just a short drive away, offering a wide range of shops, amenities and leisure facilities.
The property is also ideally positioned for commuters, with excellent access to Durham City Centre, Darlington and Teesside, while the nearby A1(M) and A19 provide excellent road links throughout the region.
The property offers spacious and versatile accommodation, benefiting from a generous lounge/diner, extended fitted kitchen and extended family bathroom, together with three well-proportioned bedrooms.
Further benefits include UPVC double glazing, gas central heating and a single attached garage.
The accommodation briefly comprises: entrance hall, open-plan lounge/diner and extended fitted kitchen to the ground floor.
To the first floor are three good-sized bedrooms and an extended family bathroom.
Externally, the property enjoys a low-maintenance front garden, while to the rear is a private enclosed garden and patio, providing an excellent space for outdoor dining and entertaining.
A single attached garage is also located to the rear.
Properties of this style, size and location rarely come to the market, making this an excellent opportunity for families and buyers seeking a well-positioned home within this sought-after village.
Early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation, location and potential this impressive property has to offer and to avoid disappointment.
In more detail, the accommodation comprises: EPC Rating TBC Council Tax Band B Hallway - Radiator, stairs to first floor, two useful storage cupboards.
Lounge / Dining Room - 7.24m x 3.48m (23'9 x 11'5 ) - Electric fire and surround, Upvc Bay window, radiators, space for dining room table, French doors leading to rear.
Kitchen - 5.21m x 2.49m (17'1 x 8'2) - Stunning wall and base units, integrated oven, hob, extractor fan, microwave, washing machine, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, spot lights, space for fridge / freezer, space for dining room table, Upvc window, tiled splash backing, quality flooring and access to rear.
Landing - Airing cupboard, loft access Bedroom One - 3.15m x 2.79m +robes (10'4 x 9'2 +robes ) - Upvc window, radiator, fitted wardrobes Bedroom Two - 3.43m x 2.82m (11'3 x 9'3 ) - Upvc window, radiator.
Bedroom Three - 2.16m x 1.85m +robes (7'1 x 6'1 +robes ) - Upvc window, radiator, fitted wardrobes Bathroom - 3.43m x 2.49m (11'3 x 8'2 ) - Large panelled bath, shower cubicle, wash hand basin, W/C, tiled flooring, Upvc windows, radiator.
Externally - To the front elevation lovely green area, while rear there is a patio and garage.
Agent Notes - Council Tax: Durham County Council, Band B Tenure: Freehold Property Construction – Standard Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements are for guidance only Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas Central Heating Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – vendor advises there is fibre installed to the property please refer to the Ofcom Website – 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 within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – no Probate –NA Rights & Easements – None known Flood risk – refer to the Gov website - Coastal Erosion – refer to the Gov website - Protected Trees – None known Planning Permission – Nothing in the local area to affect this property that we are aware of.
Accessibility/Adaptations – stair access only, no lift Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required by your legal representative.
Disclaimer: Our details have been compiled in good faith using publicly available sources and information obtained from the vendor prior to marketing.
Verification and clarification of this information, along with any further details concerning Material Information parts A, B & C, should be sought from a legal representative or appropriate authorities before making any financial commitments.
Robinsons cannot accept liability for any information provided subsequent amendments or unintentional errors or omissions.
HMRC Compliance requires all estate agents to carry out identity checks on their customers, including buyers once their offer has been accepted.
These checks must be completed for each purchaser who will become a legal owner of the property. An administration fee of £42 (inc. VAT) per individual purchaser applies for carrying out these checks.
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