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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · DL14 9GG
Sold STCListed 208 days
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About
An exciting opportunity to acquire this smartly presented and well-designed three-bedroom home, located on Warner Avenue in the ever-popular St Helen Auckland area.
Offering a layout that feels both modern and practical, this is a property that lends itself perfectly to everyday living.
The ground floor is centred around a generous open-plan kitchen and living area, creating a sociable space that naturally brings the home together.
Whether it’s day-to-day family life or hosting friends, this space works effortlessly, with a layout that maximises both light and usability.
The kitchen itself is well arranged, providing ample storage and worktop space while remaining connected to the main living area.
To the rear, a sunroom adds an extra dimension to the home, offering a bright and flexible space that could suit a range of uses from a dining area to a relaxing garden room while also providing access out to the rear, enhancing the overall flow of the property.
Upstairs, the home offers three comfortable bedrooms, each providing versatile accommodation whether for family living, guests or home working.
These are served by a well-positioned bathroom, completing the internal layout.
Externally, the property sits within a well-established residential setting, offering a sense of community while still being conveniently located for access to Bishop Auckland and surrounding areas.
Warner Avenue remains a popular choice thanks to its accessibility to local amenities, schooling and transport links, making it an ideal location for a wide range of buyers.
A home that offers a great balance of space, layout and location, early viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate what’s on offer.
Material Information Local Authority – Durham County Council Council Tax Band – B Tenure – Freehold Property Type – Semi-detached Property Construction – Standard Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains Sewerage – Mains Heating – Mains gas Estimated Mobile phone coverage – EE: OK, Three: OK, 02: good, Vodafone: good Estimated Broadband Download speeds – Basic: 2mb, Superfast: 80mb, 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 Listed Building: No Planning Permission – No planning applications Accessibility – No accessibility features Mining Area – Situated in a former mining area Selective License Area – No Anti-Money Laundering Checks HMRC supervises the legal obligation for all estate agents to carry out identity checks on their customers under Anti-Money Laundering regulations.
This includes buyers once their offer has been accepted. Identity checks must be completed for each purchaser who will become a legal owner of the property.
A £30 administration fee (including VAT) is payable per individual purchaser to cover the cost of these checks.
Disclaimer No additional Material Information disclosures have been made by the vendor.
The information provided has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and through enquiries made with the vendor prior to marketing the property.
However, details may change after the information has been compiled and published, and Ryan James Estate Agents Ltd cannot accept liability for any changes made after compilation or for any inadvertent errors or omissions.
Ryan James Estate Agents Ltd are not legally qualified professionals, and conveyancing documentation can often be complex.
As such, we must exercise judgement when determining which details constitute “Material Information” that should be disclosed.
If any information provided, or any other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you, we strongly recommend that you seek independent verification from a qualified legal advisor before committing to any expenditure.
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Deal
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