4 Bedroom house

**Vacant Possession & No Forward Chain** This period terraced home offers split level accommodation with four/five double bedrooms and sits in the heart of Durham City, conveniently placed for access to the Train Station, the Hospital and the University.

Whilst requiring some updating, there are many original features of note, including fireplaces, covings, ceiling roses, deep skirting boards, and beautiful Bay windows, all synonymous with this Period of property. Starting on the lower ground floor, the property has accommodation that briefly comprises a reception room/bedroom, a shower room/utility and W/C, to the rear is an open plan kitchen diner with a stunning brick-built fireplace, plus a door opening to the landscaped rear garden. At the ground floor level, there is an entrance porch, an inner hallway, and a lounge with a feature fireplace and a bay window. The next floor is occupied by a second reception room/additional bedroom with another feature fireplace and Bay window overlooking the rear garden, plus a stunning bathroom with a free-standing bath. Stairs lead to a half landing with a large window and the main bedroom. There are two further double bedrooms and access to a loft space on the top floor. Externally, there is a landscaped rear garden with a paved patio area, a lawn, planted borders, a pond, and a wooden summer house. Accessed via the rear lane, there is a double garage with roller door and an equivalent sized workshop above (accessed via the garden), both with power and lighting.

Albert Street has for many years proved to be a popular location as it is within walking distance of the immediate City Centre, where there is a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available. It is a visually appealing terrace of houses that also lies within walking distance of the bus and railway stations. It also lies within easy travelling distance of nearby County Hall, Durham University Hospital, the Land Registry, as well as the Durham Johnston School and St Leonards School.

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 – F

Tenure – Freehold

PART B

Property Type – Mid-Terrace

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- Detached Garage, on-street (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 Article 4 Direction

Conservation Area – The property is in Durham City Conservation Area

Probate- The sale of the property is subject to obtaining probate

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.

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.

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