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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · DH1 5ZT
Sold STCReduced £20k (−7.4%) on 26 OctListed 250 days
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About
No Chain ** Very Popular Location ** Outskirts of Durham ** Modern Development ** Must Be Viewed ** This well-presented and thoughtfully positioned home is located in a popular residential area on the outskirts of Durham, offering excellent access to good road links and scenic walking routes.
The property benefits from a driveway and integral garage, an enclosed rear garden with a sunny aspect, and a principal bedroom with en-suite and sun terrace, making it ideal for modern family living.
The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hall leading to a comfortable lounge, with an inner hallway providing access to the cloakroom/WC and stairs rising to the first floor.
To the rear is a modern fitted kitchen and dining room, enhanced by French-style doors that open directly onto the garden, creating a bright and sociable living space.
Upstairs, there are three generously sized bedrooms and a family bathroom/WC, with the master bedroom enjoying its own en-suite shower room and a lovely terraced patio.
Externally, the property features a lawned garden to the front alongside a driveway providing access to the integral garage.
To the rear is a spacious, fully enclosed garden that enjoys a sunny aspect, ideal for outdoor dining, entertaining, or family use.
Situated in Aykley Heads, just north of Durham City, the property enjoys a prestigious and highly sought-after setting known for its peaceful, leafy surroundings.
The area offers a tranquil environment while remaining close to the city’s shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, including Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle.
Excellent transport connections are close at hand, with Durham train station providing direct services to Newcastle, Edinburgh and London, along with easy access to the A690 and A1(M).
Well-regarded schools, leisure facilities and attractive green spaces further enhance the appeal of this desirable location.
Ground Floor - Hallway - Lounge - 4.93m x 3.12m (16'2 x 10'3) - Inner Hallway - Wc - Kitchen Diner - 5.74m x 2.34m (18'10 x 7'8) - First Floor - Bedroom - 4.24m x 2.90m (13'11 x 9'6) - En-Suite - Bedroom - 3.00m x 2.41m (9'10 x 7'11) - Bedroom - 3.43m x 2.67m (11'3 x 8'9) - Bathroom - Agents Notes - Council Tax: Durham County Council, Band D - Approx.
£2551 p.a Tenure: Freehold Estate Management Charge – Yes - Approximately £224.04pa Property Construction – Assumed Standard Gas Supply - Mains Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains (we understand it to be metered) 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 – Covenants which affect the property are within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – No Rights & Easements – None known Flood risk – Refer to the Gov website - Coastal Erosion – Refer to the Gov website - Protected Trees – None known Planning Permission – Nothing in the local area to affect this property that we are aware of.
Check with seller. Accessibility/Adaptations – None known 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.
HMRC Compliance requires all estate agents to carry out identity checks on their customers, including buyers once their offer has been accepted.
These checks must be completed for each purchaser who will become a legal owner of the property. An administration fee of £30 (inc. VAT) per individual purchaser applies for carrying out these checks.
Value & comps
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