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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · DH4 6RY
Sold STCListed 128 days
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About
Having been extended on the ground floor to create an impressive open plan kitchen/diner, this two bedroomed semi detached property is ideal for first time buyers.
The house itself has accommodation comprising: conservatory style entrance porch opening onto the lounge with a feature fireplace, open plan kitchen/diner with a modern range of floor and wall units, inset one and a half bowl sink drainer unit, electric hob with extractor fan over, separate electric oven, plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer, storage cupboard and door to the rear garden.
To the first floor there is a spacious landing with a useful storage cupboard, two bedrooms and a shower room with a suite comprising low level wc, wash hand basin and wall mounted shower.
Externally there is off street parking to the front of the property and a good sized rear garden predominantly laid to lawn with a patio area for seating all enclosed with fencing.
There are a range of local shops and amenities available within West Rainton, with a more comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available within nearby Houghton-le-Spring and Durham City Centre.
West Rainton is well placed for commuting purposes as it lies adjacent to the A(690) Durham to Sunderland Highway making it accessible to other regional centres.
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 – 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 being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls Gas Supply- Mains Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains (not metered) Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas fired central heating via radiators Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking- Driveway 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 which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – no Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction Probate- The property is a probate sale and probate has been obtained Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and seas: very low Surface water: very low Coastal Erosion – N/A Protected Trees - NA Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of.
Or planning details that are known Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required.
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.
HMRC supervises the legal obligation for all estate agents to conduct identity checks on their customers, this includes buyers when their offer is accepted.
This must be completed, per purchaser, who in the transaction will result in being the legal owner(s) of the property.
There is a £35 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser, for these checks.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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