3 bedroom terraced house for sale

For Sale by Modern Method of Auction. A spacious mid terraced family home set in an elevated position on the outskirts of Startforth. Available with no onward chain, the property offers extensive gardens and is in need of some modernisation.

The Property
3 Startforth Park is a spacious mid terraced family home set within an elevated position on the outskirts of Startforth. The property is entered through the front porch, which offers space for storage of coats and shoes. A further door in turn leads into the entrance hallway.

To the right hand side is the living room, which benefits from a front aspect view and an electric stove set upon a marble effect hearth with wooden surround. There is an arched opening leading to the dining area at the rear enjoying a pleasant outlook over the gardens.

The kitchen is located to the rear and benefits from a range of base and wall mounted storage units topped with contrasting worktops. There is a void and plumbing for a washing machine, and space for a freestanding cooker. There is a stainless steel sink with a drainer unit which enjoys views of the rear garden.

The rear porch can be accessed from the kitchen and in turn grants access to a useful store and WC, as well as to the gardens.

To the first floor are two double bedrooms, both of which benefit from built in storage, while the third bedroom is located to the front of the property and is a well proportioned single, also benefiting from built in storage.

The family bathroom completes the accommodation, comprising of a WC, a wash hand basin and shower cubicle with mains fed shower.

To the front of the property there is a lawned garden, while to the rear is an enclosed garden which is predominantly laid to lawn and benefits from a patio area at the top, ideal for entertaining. There is also a useful outhouse accessed from the garden.

There is a covered passage which runs from the front to rear of the property which is shared with the neighbouring property.

Notes
The road is unadopted and it is understood that there is an annual service charge of £50 per annum payable to the Startforth Park management committee to contribute towards maintenance.

Modern Method of Auction
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited.

This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyer’s solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance. The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable.

Reservation Fee
This being 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded.

Referral Arrangements
The Partner Agent and Auctioneer may recommend the services of third parties to you. Whilst these services are recommended as it is believed they will be of benefit; you are under no obligation to use any of these services and you should always consider your options before services are accepted. Where services are accepted the Auctioneer or Partner Agent may receive payment for the recommendation and you will be informed of any referral arrangement and payment prior to any services being taken by you.

Tenure & Possession
It is understood the property is freehold, available with vacant possession upon completion.

Services
The property benefits from mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. The central heating system is powered by a gas combination boiler.

EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of 72/C.

Local Authority
The local authority is Durham County Council. The council tax band is Band C.

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Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with George F. White.

Important Notice
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance  professional verification should be sought.  All dimensions/boundaries are approximate. The mention of fixtures, fittings &/or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order. Photographs are provided for general information and you may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.

The Area
Startforth is on the fringe of the ever popular town of Barnard Castle and comprises an interesting variety of houses and cottages. It is situated only a mile from the town centre which is reached by a pleasant walk over the Tees, either via County Bridge or by the pedestrian Green Bridge. The village is also well serviced by local transport.

Startforth currently supports a Church and locally renowned nursery school. A broader range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities can be found within the town centre itself.
Barnard Castle is often referred to as the “Gateway to Teesdale” with many rural beauty spots close at hand. For the commuter, the A66, the A67 and the A1(M) provide links with the major commercial centres of the North East. Darlington mainline railway station and Teesside International Airport offer further communications with the rest of the country.