Additional text is available below.**No Forward Chain & Vacant Possession** Situated within the popular Merryoaks area of Durham with easy access of highly regarded schools, and well posistioned for commuting being close to the A167.
Whilst requiring some cosmetic updating, this three-bedroom semi-detached family home offers spacious accommodation with huge potential. Extended on the ground floor, the property briefly comprises an entrance hallway, a downstairs W/C, a fitted kitchen, an open plan lounge/diner, a sun-room, a utility hallway with access to the front garden, and the garage. On the first floor, there is a spacious landing, three bedrooms, and a family bathroom. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with a hedged boundary. The rear garden has a paved patio, low maintenance pebbled ground covering, borders for planting, a fenced boundary, and gated access to the driveway. In addition, the property is gas centrally heated and double-glazed.
Douglas Gardens forms part of a well-established, very popular residential area situated on the outskirts of the immediate City Centre, where a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities are available. Douglas Gardens lies within the Durham Johnston School catchment area and is adjacent to the A167 Highway, which provides good road links to both North and South.
MATERIAL INFORMATION:
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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 - https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage
Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage
Parking- Off Street Parking & a Garage
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
Conservation Area –N/A
Probate- the sale of the property is subject to obtaining probate.
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.
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