8, Westhouse Avenue, Durham

We are delighted to offer for sale this substantial and versatile 5/6 bedroomed detached family home sat in one of the most sought after streets in Durham.

The property itself boasts a spacious floor plan which has been extended on the ground floor and now offers an amazing amount of space for a growing family and has accommodation which briefly comprises: entrance porch with doors through to the inner hallway with a centrally located staircase running up to the first floor, large cloakroom with low level wc, wash hand basin and a storage cupboard housing all of the media and electrical circuits for the property. There is an attractive lounge with bay window to the front, solid wooden flooring and a feature fireplace, an attractive dining room/ family room overlooking the garden and has a built in wall of bookshelves and a study which is fitted with desk and cupboards. The heart of the home truly is the wonderful open plan living kitchen which overlooks the rear gardens with French doors and two Velux windows letting in a wealth of light. The kitchen itself has an island unit which houses a one and a half bowl sink drainer unit and integrated dishwasher and also forms part of the breakfast bar. There is an additional range of floor and wall units with five ring gas hob, two integrated ovens and a plate warming drawer, as well as an integrated fridge and freezer. There is underfloor heating throughout the living kitchen, family room and through to the utility room which also has a range of floor and wall units with plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer, inset one and a half bowl sink unit, internal door through to the garage and a side door giving access to the rear garden. To the first floor there is a spacious landing which has stairs to the second floor, there are four bedrooms on the first floor, all of which have fitted wardrobes and the main bedroom having the additional feature of a bay window providing an attractive seating area and an en suite bathroom comprising low level wc, two wash hand basins with cupboards under, panelled bath, shower cubicle and tiled walls. Two of the further bedrooms have en suite shower rooms comprisiing low level wc, wash hand basin with cupboard under, walk in shower cubicles and tiled walls. There is a family bathroom with low level wc, wash hand basin with cupboard under, panelled bath and fully tiled walls. To the second floor there is a lovely window seat overlooking the garden and gives access to another en suite bedroom with four Velux windows to rear and a shower room comprising low level wc, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, tiled walls and floor. The 6th bedroom is currently fitted out as an office with fitted units but could easily be re-instated as a bedroom.

Externally there is an attractive private garden to the rear of the property which is partially laid to lawn with flowering shrubs and borders. There is a side garden which is partially paved for low maintenance along with blue slate chips, three raised beds and a large storage shed with loft storage, light and power. The lower garden provides an attractive seating area and is gravelled for low maintenance surrounded with established flowering shrubs and trees and a small fish pond. There is a wooden outhouse with Velux window, light, power and heating. There is a block paved driveway to the front of the property providing parking which in turn gives access to the double garage with two up and over doors, light and power. There is a bin storage area for three wheelie bins.

All in all, this is a truly impressive family home that must be viewed to fully appreciate everything that the property has to offer.

Westhouse Avenue is a small exclusive and executive development comprising of 28 detached properties built to a high standard and specification. It is situated just off Potters Bank which has traditionally proved to be one of the most popular parts of Durham City and is in itself made up of individually designed and built detached properties. It is within only a few minutes drive of the immediate City Centre with its comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and just off 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 – G

Tenure – Freehold

There is an management charge of approximately £150 per year for the communal areas

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

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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.

The information has been obtained from the seller and, where appropriate, from publicly available or other relevant sources, and has been compiled in good faith. Information supplied by third parties or external sources may be subject to change.

J W Wood is not qualified to provide legal, surveying, structural or other specialist advice. Where any information requires legal or technical interpretation, or where any matter is of particular importance to your decision to purchase, you should seek appropriate verification from your conveyancer, surveyor or other suitably qualified professional before committing to significant expenditure.

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