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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · DH2 3QG
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About
Available with no onward chain. Ideal for those requiring good-sized gardens, we are pleased to offer this much improved semi detached house, which is situated at the head of a small cul de sac.
The property is not immediately overlooked to the side or rear.
The house itself has been upgraded and includes gas-fired central heating via radiators with a combination boiler, uPVC double glazing and uPVC roofline.
On the ground floor, an entrance hall leads to a living room/dining room with a living flame fire and double glazed French doors to the back garden.
The kitchen has been refitted with high gloss finish units and integrated cooking appliances, and there is also a useful lobby/utility room.
On the first floor, there are two well proportioned double bedrooms and a refitted bathroom with a white suite and shower cubicle. The large enclosed back garden is ideal for buyers with families.
An electric car charging point has been installed at the front of the house. Viewing of the property's interior, plot and position are very highly recommended.
Kimblesworth is situated midway between Chester-le-Street and Durham, and the nearby A167 provides access to other major regional centres, including Gateshead and Newcastle.
There are shops in nearby Nettlesworth and Sacriston, whilst Durham City, Chester-le-Street and the nearby Arnison Centre all provide a wider range of amenities.
MATERIAL INFORMATION: In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the 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 – A Tenure – Freehold PART B Property Type – Semi detached Property Construction – Standard Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken are the maximum dimensions available between internal walls unless otherwise indicated Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains, not metered Sewerage – Mains Heating – 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- Street parking PART C Building Safety – The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues.
However, we would recommend that the purchaser engage the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm Restrictions – None Covenants - Covenants which affect the property are contained within a Transfer from Chester le Street District Council dated 19th May 2000 and referred to in the Land Registry Title Register, which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – Not included Conservation Area - No Article 4 Planning Restricted area - No Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and Seas: Very low.
Surface Water: Very low Coastal Erosion – N/A Planning - No entries Building Control – 2015 GASAFE New boiler.
2023 NICEIC New electrical circuit Accessibility/Adaptations – None Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area. Further searches may be required.
Items included: All carpets, all blinds, electric fire, electric home car charger outside on wall, shed with electricity in, oven and hob, all light fittings Items not included: All curtains, fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer.
The vendor has made no other Material Information disclosures. This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor before 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 judgment 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 seek verification from a legal advisor before committing to expenditure.
HMRC supervises the legal obligation for all estate agents to conduct identity checks on their customers, including buyers, when their offer is accepted.
This must be completed per purchaser, who will become the legal owner(s) of the property in the transaction. There is a £30 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser for these checks.
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