4 bedroom terraced house

For sale by auction LIVE ONLINE AUCTION 13 December 2023

Available with no onward chain, this spacious 4 bedroom period townhouse dating back to 1692 is brimming with charm, along with a city centre location, this is an ideal family home.

Having been owned by our clients for over 80 years, the property requires some cosmetic updating but would make for a brilliant family home. The floorplan briefly comprises; entrance hall, leading into the main hallway, with a ground floor study and spacious lounge with a gorgeous electric feature fireplace and characterful beams across the ceiling. The dining rooms sits at the back of the property, with a feature fireplace and a window which looks out onto the extensive rear garden. The kitchen/breakfast room has access to the garden as well and has a separate utility room and downstairs WC. To the first floor are two of the spacious bedrooms, with bedroom 1 featuring fitted wardrobes and an additional storage space, and bedroom 2 featuring inbuilt wardrobes. There is also the main family bathroom on the first floor. To the second floor are two further bedrooms, and a separate WC. To the rear of the property is a patio seating area which drops down into private, mature garden brimming with flowers and bushes. Parking is available on-street

Claypath is conveniently situated within easy walking distance of the marketplace and the City Centre shopping and recreational facilities and amenities. It is well placed for access to many of the University and College buildings, in particular Hild & Bede College.

Council Tax Band- F

Agents Note:

This property is within a conservation area

Potential buyers should be aware that this property is situated within an article 4 area. If the property is required as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) then planning permission will be required. More information is available on Durham County Council website by following this link -
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