Situated on a large plot totalling 0.71 acres, this detached bungalow is positioned in a pleasant cul-de-sac with additional garden located across Smallhope Burn.

Built in 1950s "Brooklands" is a superb opportunity for a purchaser with a love for gardening or possibly a buyer with equestrian interests. The bungalow requires some updating, has the benefit of uPVC double glazing, a gas-fired central heating system and offers flexible accommodation which includes, an entrance hallway, a lounge/ dining room, a kitchen breakfast room, three bedrooms, a bathroom, a conservatory, a further room currently used as a second reception room which could be used as a bedroom and there is a handy cellar ideal for storage and a utility room to the rear of the garage, which has a toilet & sink, plus provision to install a washing machine.

To the front of the house is a lawned garden and a driveway leading to the garage, with gardens to the side with open views and rear garden which has a greenhouse and a bridge over the burn to a woodland garden which has a separate vehicle access.

Ford Crescent is situated just off Ford Road, in Lanchester, within 600 metres of the village, which offers a good range of shops, facilities and community activities, as well as renowned primary and secondary schools. Lanchester is within 5 miles of Consett, 8.5 miles from Durham and 13.5 miles from Newcastle.

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 - on two titles

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

Water Supply – Mains (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- Garage and 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)

There is some Japanese Knotweed present on the land which is by the river and the additional land.

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 situated in the Lanchester conservation area.

Rights & Easements- There is a vehicle right of access to the land from The Woodlands of Durham Road.

Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very Low. Surface water: Very Low

Coastal Erosion – N/A

Protected Trees – Trees within the conservation area.

Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of. Or planning details that are known

Accessibility/Adaptations –There is a level access shower/ wet room.

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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