5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

We are delighted to offer for sale this attractive heavily extended five bedroomed semi detached property situated in the popular Whitesmocks area of Durham

The house has been impressively extended and improved by our clients during their ownership and has a floor plan comprising: entrance lobby, original turning staircase to the first floor, lounge with bay window to front, attractive stripped wooden flooring and feature fireplace with inset wood burning stove, family room with French doors opening onto the rear garden and feature fireplace with inset electric fire, triple aspect kitchen/diner with a modern range of floor and wall units, inset stainless steel sink drainer unit, space for Range cooker with extractor fan over, integrated fridge and dishwasher and useful under stairs storage cupboard. The utility room has a range of floor and wall units, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer point and door to garden, and there is a cloakroom with low level wc and wash hand basin with drawer under. To the first floor there is an attractive half galleried landing area with stairs to the second floor, four bedrooms, one of which has an attractive bay window to the front, and a refitted shower room with a suite comprising low level wc, wash hand basin with drawers under, double shower cubicle with low profile tray, mains fed wall mounted shower and rainfall shower head above and an additional useful storage cupboard. To the second floor there is a small landing area with useful storage cupboard and Velux window, a fifth bedroom which is double aspect with windows to front and rear, and there is a bathroom with suite comprising low level wc, wash hand basin with cupboard under and a freestanding bath.

Externally there are gardens to the front, side and rear, the front and side gardens are well established with flowering shrubs and borders and offers a good degree of privacy. The rear garden is paved for low maintenance. There is also a large storage shed.

St Nicholas Drive is an extremely pleasant cul-de-sac of traditional-style properties on the outskirts of Durham City, where a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities is available. It is within walking distance of the University Hospital, the Land Registry offices, Durham Johnston, and St Leonard's Schools. Whitesmocks is ideal for commuting as it lies on the A(167) Highway, which provides good road links 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 – D
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 Durham City Article 4 Direction
Rights & Easements- None
Flood risk – Rivers and seas: very low Surface water: very low
Coastal Erosion – N/A
Protected Trees - NA
Planning Permission – none
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.

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