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3 bedroom house for sale in Douglas Gardens, Durham

£280,000

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Features

Vacant Possession & No Forward Chain

Spacious Semi-Detached Home

Close to Well Respected Schools

Covenient for City Centre, University & Hospital

Ideal Commuter Location

Garage & Driveway

Property Description

Spacious Three-Bedroom Semi-Detached Family Home in Merryoaks

A spacious and well-proportioned three-bedroom semi-detached family home, ideally situated within the popular residential area of Merryoaks. The property is conveniently located for access to well-regarded schools, Durham city centre, the University and hospital, while also offering excellent road links for commuting throughout the region.

The property is offered with no onward chain and vacant possession, making it an appealing choice for both families and those looking to move with minimal delay.

The accommodation briefly comprises a welcoming entrance hallway leading to a bright and airy dual-aspect lounge, a generous separate dining room and a fitted kitchen with built-in cooking appliances and a useful breakfast bar. A downstairs WC completes the ground floor.

To the first floor are two generous double bedrooms, a further single bedroom and a shower room.

Externally, the property benefits from front and rear gardens, a private driveway and a spacious garage, providing excellent additional storage and parking facilities.

Further benefits include gas central heating and double glazing.

Douglas Gardens is situated within a well-established and highly regarded residential area on the outskirts of Durham city centre. The city offers a comprehensive range of shopping, recreational and leisure facilities, together with a variety of amenities.

The property lies within a short disctance of Durham Johnston School and is conveniently positioned close to the A167, providing excellent road connections north and south and making the property particularly well placed for commuters.

Overall, this is a substantial family home in a popular location, offering well-proportioned accommodation, generous outside space and excellent access to local amenities, education and transport links.

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 – 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- Garage, Off-Street Parking, On-Street Parking (no permit)

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 Article 4 Direction
Probate- The property is a probate sale and probate has been obtained
Rights & Easements- None
Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very Low / Surface water: Very Low
Coastal Erosion – N/A
Protected Trees - NA
Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of. Or planning details that are known
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 £35 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser, for these checks.

Key Points

Address

Douglas Gardens, Durham,

Price

£280,000
Asking Price

Property Style

Semi Detached

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

1

Tenure

freehold

Council Tax Band

D

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