20, Ashdown Avenue, Gilesgate, Durham

An Exceptional Five-Bedroom Extended Family Home

Situated within the highly sought-after village of Gilesgate, this substantially extended and beautifully improved semi-detached residence offers an outstanding level of accommodation perfectly suited to modern family living.

Set behind a walled and gated frontage, the property enjoys excellent kerb appeal with mature trees, established shrubs and a generous multi-vehicle driveway providing ample off-road parking.

Upon entering, a welcoming and spacious entrance hall leads through to a superb lounge featuring an attractive fireplace and wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting living space. The lounge flows seamlessly into the impressive open-plan kitchen and dining area, the heart of the home, with sliding patio doors opening onto the rear garden and providing an ideal setting for both everyday family life and entertaining.

The ground floor further benefits from an additional reception room/bedroom, a separate utility room and a convenient cloakroom/WC.

To the first floor, the property offers exceptionally versatile accommodation comprising four well-proportioned double bedrooms, a fifth bedroom which could equally serve as a nursery, home office or dressing room, a family bathroom and an additional shower room, ensuring ample facilities for a growing family.

Externally, the front garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature planting, whilst the enclosed rear garden has been thoughtfully designed for low-maintenance enjoyment. Features include a raised decked patio area, decorative pebble landscaping and a superb summer house/bar, providing the perfect space for entertaining friends and family throughout the year.

Further benefits include gas central heating and double glazing throughout.

Ashdown Avenue enjoys a highly convenient position within walking distance of local shops, amenities and well-regarded schools in both Gilesgate and Belmont. Durham City Centre lies approximately two miles away, offering an extensive range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities. Excellent transport links are provided via the nearby A690, connecting Durham and Sunderland, with easy access to the A1(M) motorway network for commuters.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

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PART A

Local Authority – Durham County Council

Council Tax Band – C

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- Driveway, 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 Article 4 Direction

Conservation Area – N/A

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.

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