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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · DL14 9LQ
Listing removedListed 119 days
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About
This extended, detached bungalow sits on a corner plot with a generous garden that offers high levels of privacy.
It does require modernisation however, could create a fantastic home when works are completed, given the scope and potential on offer.
The accommodation comprises of an entrance hallway, living room to front, one bedroom, bathroom comprising of a suite in white with shower above bath, toilet and sink, open plan kitchen diner with a selection of units for storage and space for free standing appliances.
At the rear of the property where the extension has been added, there are two further bedrooms and an en-suite shower room.
It’s really outside the property where this bungalow really shines as it has a very generous garden that could easily provide space for further development in the southeast facing garden which is currently laid to lawn with hedging.
Once under control, or removed, the garden would feel much bigger.
At the front of the bungalow there is ample off street parking for several cars in addition to the single garage which features a remote up and over door.
Haweswater Grove is a pleasant, wide street of bungalows It is located on the ever popular "Leeches" Estate in West Auckland with all that the village has to offer in terms of local shops.
Further afield lies Bishop Auckland town and the retail Park at Tindale where more shops and amenities can be found.
This property was previously a registered Holiday let and as such carries a rateable value, not a council tax.
This is likely to require specialist lending, and is unlikely to be able to be purchased with a residential mortgage.
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 – Durham County Council Council Tax Band – Rateable value - £2275 Tenure – Freehold PART B Property Type – Detached Bungalow 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 Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply - Mains metered Sewerage – Mains Heating - Mains gas boiler with Radiators Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking: Drive & Garage 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 apply a list is available to view Rights & Easements- rights apply a list is available to view Flood risk – low Coastal Erosion - NA Protected Trees – No Conservation area – no Planning Permission – no Accessibility – A Grab rail is located in the bathroom, and the property does offer lateral living Mining Area – Located in an historical mining area Selective License Area – No SOLD AS SEEN 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.
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Value & comps
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