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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · DH7 8SP
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About
Beautifully Presented Two-Bedroom Mid-Terrace Home – No Forward Chain Offered to the market with no forward chain, this attractive and improved mid-terrace property provides spacious, move-in-ready accommodation, making it an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors alike.
The property also offers an estimated potential rental income of approximately £600 PCM.
This deceptively spacious dormer-style home briefly comprises an entrance porch leading into a practical utility area with useful storage cupboard, a fitted kitchen/dining room, and a bright, welcoming lounge featuring a large picture window that fills the space with natural light.
To the first floor are two generous double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom enjoying pleasant open views across neighbouring rooftops towards the surrounding countryside.
A modern shower room completes the accommodation. Externally, the property benefits from low-maintenance gardens to both the front and rear.
The larger rear garden is laid with decorative pebbles and offers potential for off-street parking, subject to the necessary permissions.
Situated within the popular village of Brandon, the property enjoys convenient access to a range of local shops and amenities, with additional facilities available nearby in Langley Moor and Meadowfield.
More extensive shopping, dining, and leisure amenities can be found in Durham City Centre, approximately 4 miles away.
The nearby A690 also provides excellent transport links to surrounding 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 – Mid-Terrace 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 (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- On-Street Parkin (No Permit) Items NOT included in sale: Curtains, shelves, shoe rack 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 Conservation Area – N/A 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 £30 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser, for these checks.
Value & comps
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