157, Front Street, Great Lumley, Chester Le Street

Enjoying some of the best elevated countryside views in the region, this unique, traditional-style three-bedroom semi-detached house offers an exceptional opportunity to create a truly impressive family home. It includes a good-sized garden, which takes full advantage of the far-reaching views to the west towards Durham. There is also a very large garage, extending to over 23ft x 14ft, and this has potential for conversion into further living space if required, subject to planning approval. The existing house includes three bedrooms, two reception rooms and two bathrooms, and the current configuration means that there is bedroom and bathroom accommodation on both floors. The layout comprises a hall, 23ft living room/dining room, separate sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, rear porch, third bedroom and ground floor shower room. On the first floor, there are two further double bedrooms and a good-sized bathroom/wc. The specification includes gas central heating via radiators with a Baxi combination boiler and uPVC double glazing. The property requires refurbishment. It has Freehold title and is available with no onward chain.

The village offers a range of shops and amenities and combines the advantage of immediate access to the surrounding countryside with easy access to the excellent local road network, particularly the nearby A1(M), allowing easy commuting throughout the region.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the 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. The property is held on two Freehold Titles.

Probate - We are advised that the sale is subject to probate, which was granted on 6th January 2026.

PART B

Property Type – Semi detached

Property Construction – Standard

Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken are the maximum dimensions available between internal walls unless otherwise indicated

Electricity supply – Mains

Water Supply – Mains, not metered

Sewerage – Mains

Heating – Gas boiler with 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- Garage

PART C

Building Safety – The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engage the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm

Restrictions – None

Covenants - Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register, which is available for inspection.

Selective licencing area – Not included

Conservation Area - No

Article 4 Planning Restricted area - Included in Article 4 HMO County Durham Constraint

Rights & Easements- The property has the benefit of a right of way as detailed in the Land Registry Title Register

Flood risk – Rivers and Seas: Very low. Surface Water: Very low.

Coastal Erosion – N/A

Planning & Building Control –

Planning: 1981 Extensions. Vendor advises planning permission granted for single storey residence to the west of the property

Building Control: 2019 GASAFE Boiler installation. 2023 NICEIC Install a replacement consumer unit

Accessibility/Adaptations – Ground floor bedroom & shower room

Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area. Further searches may be required.

The vendor has made no other Material Information disclosures. This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor before 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 judgment 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 seek verification from a legal advisor before committing to expenditure.

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