J W Wood Estate Agents

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£280,000

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35, Douglas Gardens, Durham

DH1 3PU

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Receptions
2

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:

The information below is provided in accordance with the consumer protection requirements of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 and is intended to highlight matters which may be material to a prospective purchaser when deciding whether to view, offer on or proceed with this property.

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.

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.

Buyer Identity & AML Checks

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