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£650,0004 bedroom bungalow for sale
Farnley Ridge, Durham, DH1
Chain-free
Study
EV charger
Recently added
Bungalow
4 beds
2 baths
1948
EPC rating: B
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band E
Broadband: Super-fast 72Mbps *
Mobile signal:
EEO2ThreeVodafone
Features and description
- Substantial 4 Bedroom Detached Bungalow
- Sought After Cul De Sac Location
- Impressive Refitted Chefs Kitchen
- South Facing Rear Garden
- Solar Panels and Battery Inverter
- No Chain
- Viewing Essential
A rarely available substantial and extended detached bungalow situated in a quiet cul-de-sac of similar properties.
The property has been improved and extended by our clients during their ownership and has an impressive open plan kitchen/dining area and a main bedroom with an en suite and dressing area. The property itself has a spacious and substantial floor plan comprising: entrance hallway which is a large and open space leading through into the lounge with a feature coal effect gas fire and double doors opening onto a conservatory overlooking the rear garden. There is an additional study, dining room which leads through to the impressive hand built kitchen with open vaulted ceiling with an attractive range of solid wood floor and wall units, granite worktops with matching splashbacks, integrated Bosch dishwasher, Neff oven and separate combi oven with an additional warming drawer, gas hob with extractor fan over, integrated larder fridge separate freezer and wine fridge. There are four bedrooms, the main bedroom having sliding patio doors opening onto the garden, a walk in dressing area and an en suite shower room with a suite comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle with mains fed wall mounted shower. Two of the further bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and there is a family shower room which has been recently refitted with a double walk in shower cubicle with mains fed wall mounted shower, wash hand basin, low level wc, chrome heated towel rail and under floor heating.
The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn interspersed with a plethora of flowering shrubs and borders, as well as an attractive patio area for seating. Taking advantage of the south facing orientation there are solar panels along with an inverter and battery making this an efficient house to run. There is a driveway to the front of the property for off street parking as well as raised beds which have been planted out.
Farnley Ridge lies within an extremely well established and very popular residential area situated on the immediate outskirts of the City Centre with its comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities. Farnley Ridge is well placed for commuting purposes as it lies close to the A(167) Highway which provides good road links to both North and South. Farnley Ridge is also within walking distance of the Durham Johnston School as well as many of the University and College buildings and the railway and bus stations.
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 – E
Tenure – Freehold
PART B
Property Type – 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
There are 12 4.8 KW solar electrical system with a 5.8 KW triple power and battery and hybrid inverter both fitted in 2022 with a 10 year warranty. There is the wiring provision for an EV charger.
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 Article 4 Direction
Conservation Area – The property is in Durham City Conservation Area
Rights & Easements- None
Flood risk – Rivers and seas: very low Surface water: very low
Coastal Erosion – N/A
Protected Trees - NA
Planning Permission – Nothing in the local area to affect this property that we are aware of
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.
The property has been improved and extended by our clients during their ownership and has an impressive open plan kitchen/dining area and a main bedroom with an en suite and dressing area. The property itself has a spacious and substantial floor plan comprising: entrance hallway which is a large and open space leading through into the lounge with a feature coal effect gas fire and double doors opening onto a conservatory overlooking the rear garden. There is an additional study, dining room which leads through to the impressive hand built kitchen with open vaulted ceiling with an attractive range of solid wood floor and wall units, granite worktops with matching splashbacks, integrated Bosch dishwasher, Neff oven and separate combi oven with an additional warming drawer, gas hob with extractor fan over, integrated larder fridge separate freezer and wine fridge. There are four bedrooms, the main bedroom having sliding patio doors opening onto the garden, a walk in dressing area and an en suite shower room with a suite comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle with mains fed wall mounted shower. Two of the further bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and there is a family shower room which has been recently refitted with a double walk in shower cubicle with mains fed wall mounted shower, wash hand basin, low level wc, chrome heated towel rail and under floor heating.
The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn interspersed with a plethora of flowering shrubs and borders, as well as an attractive patio area for seating. Taking advantage of the south facing orientation there are solar panels along with an inverter and battery making this an efficient house to run. There is a driveway to the front of the property for off street parking as well as raised beds which have been planted out.
Farnley Ridge lies within an extremely well established and very popular residential area situated on the immediate outskirts of the City Centre with its comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities. Farnley Ridge is well placed for commuting purposes as it lies close to the A(167) Highway which provides good road links to both North and South. Farnley Ridge is also within walking distance of the Durham Johnston School as well as many of the University and College buildings and the railway and bus stations.
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 – E
Tenure – Freehold
PART B
Property Type – 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
There are 12 4.8 KW solar electrical system with a 5.8 KW triple power and battery and hybrid inverter both fitted in 2022 with a 10 year warranty. There is the wiring provision for an EV charger.
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 Article 4 Direction
Conservation Area – The property is in Durham City Conservation Area
Rights & Easements- None
Flood risk – Rivers and seas: very low Surface water: very low
Coastal Erosion – N/A
Protected Trees - NA
Planning Permission – Nothing in the local area to affect this property that we are aware of
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.
About this agent

JW Wood are award winning independent Estate Agents who have been serving County Durham for over 100 years. With six offices across the county, our expert professional staff are on hand to help with any of your property needs. We offer a comprehensive service in all property matters, including Sales, Lettings, Auctions, Commercial properties, Professional Surveys & Valuations, Conveyancing, Independent Mortgages, Relocation Services and Removals. Whatever your property needs, JW Wood have the knowledge and experience to meet your requirements. We continuously improve, invest and innovate to offer our customers the best possible service from a modern estate agency. We are a traditional a family based company founded in 1910 but we take a very modern approach to our business using cutting edge technology backed up by experienced, well trained staff. Our residential sales team in our Durham Office alone have over 200 years combined experience between them! Regulated by the Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors we are dedicated to highest standards in customer service, and we are delighted that many of our clients return to us, or recommend us to their friends, as a result of the service they received. We aim to be Number one in County Durham and Darlington and recently were awarded North East Agent of the year 2014 by Relocation Agent Network.


















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