
3 Bedroom house
Wakenshaw Road, Gilesgate , Durham
£160,000
Asking Price
Property Description
Three bedroom semi-detached property with enclosed garden situated in this popular area close to local shops and a short distance from Durham City.
Situated within the popular residential area of Gilesgate this semi-detached home is ideal for the first-time buyer or small family. Accessed from the front into a hallway, the property briefly comprises a lounge, kitchen, three bedrooms and a bathroom. To the front is a small forcourt garden, to the rear us a larger enclosed garden which is mainly laid to lawn. In addition the property is gas centrally heated and double glazed.
There are a range of local shops and amenities available within Gilesgate itself, with a more comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available within Durham City Centre which lies approximately one and a half miles distant. Gilesgate is well placed for commuting purposes as it lies a short drive from the A1(M) Motorway Interchange which provides good road links to other regional centres.
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 – A
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 - On-Street Parking - No permit required
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 – The property is NOT 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:
CP/19/01352/GASAFE | (09/01/2019)
Status: Building Work Complete
Install a gas-fired boiler
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.
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Property Reference: DUR250368