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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · DH1 5US
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About
Very Popular Location ** Competitive Price ** Spacious Family Home ** Catchment for Good Schooling ** Good Transport Links ** Early View Advised ** Situated within the highly regarded Old Dryburn Way development in the ever-popular North End area of Durham, this rarely available and exceptionally spacious four-bedroom semi-detached home offers versatile family accommodation arranged over three floors.
Ideally suited to growing families, the property benefits from generous living spaces, three bathrooms, a garage, carport, driveway and enclosed rear garden.
The ground floor welcomes you with an entrance hallway leading to a generously proportioned bedroom, complete with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom/WC.
This versatile space is ideal for guests, older children or multi-generational living. A practical utility room completes the ground-floor accommodation.
The first floor provides excellent living and entertaining space, featuring a spacious lounge, separate dining room and kitchen.
A further study offers valuable flexibility, ideal for home working or a quiet retreat.
Occupying the second floor is the principal bedroom, benefiting from a walk-in wardrobe and private en-suite bathroom/WC.
Two further well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom/WC complete the accommodation.
Externally, the property enjoys an enclosed rear garden, providing an ideal setting for outdoor relaxation and entertaining, with access to the garage and driveway.
A carport offers additional sheltered parking, while a front garden enhances the property's appeal.
Perfectly positioned within walking distance of Durham City Centre, the property enjoys convenient access to an excellent range of shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and amenities.
Durham University, University Hospital of North Durham and Durham railway station are all easily accessible, alongside excellent road links including the A1(M).
Agent Notes - Council Tax: Durham County Council, Band F - Approx. £3788 p.a Tenure: Freehold Estate Management Charge – No.
Property Construction – Standard Gas Supply - Mains 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 – 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 – If there are any covenants which may affect the property, they would be within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection via the Land Registry or your legal representative.
Selective licencing area – No Rights & Easements – None known Flood risk – Refer to the Gov website - Coastal Erosion – Refer to the Gov website - Protected Trees – We understand there is a tree preservation order in place for the tree in the garden.
Planning Permission – Nothing in the local area to affect this property that we are aware of. 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.
By law, Move Plus are required to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all potential buyers and sellers, and we take this responsibility very seriously.
In line with HMRC guidelines, our trusted partner, Coadjute, will securely manage these checks on our behalf.
Once an offer is accepted (subject to contract), Coadjute will send a secure link for you to complete the biometric checks electronically.
A non-refundable fee of £45 +VAT per person will apply for these checks, and Coadjute will handle the payment for this service.
These anti-money laundering checks must be completed before we can send the memorandum of sale to the solicitors to confirm the sale. Additional charges (if applicable): £25 +VAT per giftor
Value & comps
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