26, Westhouse Avenue, Durham

Five-Bedroom Executive Family Home | Westhouse Avenue, Durham

Offered for sale with no onward chain, this impressive five-bedroom executive family home occupies a desirable position within an exclusive residential development, conveniently located close to Durham City and a number of highly regarded schools.

Extensively extended and thoughtfully improved by the current owners, the property offers substantial and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors. Presented in excellent, move-in-ready condition, the home has been neutrally decorated throughout and features a stylish combination of contemporary fixtures, fittings and finishes.

From the outset, the property makes an excellent impression, with its attractive external symmetry, neatly lawned front garden and topiary trees creating considerable kerb appeal. A welcoming pathway leads to a covered entrance, where a composite door opens into a grand entrance hallway. The central staircase provides access to the upper floors and sets the tone for the generous proportions found throughout the home.

The ground floor provides an exceptional amount of living and entertaining space, comprising four reception rooms. The formal lounge features a striking gas fire, while a separate snug provides an ideal space for use as a home office, playroom or additional sitting room. A versatile TV/garden room enjoys direct access to the rear garden via double doors, creating a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.

The separate dining room is open to the contemporary fitted kitchen, which is well equipped with a range of modern units and benefits from a central island incorporating a breakfast bar. A useful utility room and downstairs WC complete the ground floor.

On the first floor, the spacious principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and an impressive en-suite shower room. Two further double bedrooms are served by a contemporary Jack and Jill en-suite shower room, while a well-appointed family bathroom completes this level.

The second floor provides two additional generous double bedrooms, together with a further Jack and Jill shower room, making this an exceptionally flexible home for larger families, guests or those requiring dedicated work-from-home space.

Externally, the property benefits from a double-width block-paved driveway, providing ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles and leading to a detached double garage. A gated side access leads through to the landscaped rear garden, which features lawned and paved areas, mature planting and a pleasant tree-lined backdrop. The garden offers a private and attractive outdoor setting, ideal for both family use and entertaining.

Westhouse Avenue is an exclusive development of just 28 detached homes, constructed to a high standard and specification. The development is situated just off Potters Bank, an established and highly sought-after residential area of Durham City characterised by individually designed detached properties.

The property is ideally positioned for access to Durham City Centre, which is only a few minutes' drive away and offers an extensive range of shopping, leisure, recreational and cultural amenities. The nearby A167 provides convenient road connections both north and south, while the surrounding area is well served by a selection of respected schools.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

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PART A

Local Authority – Durham County Council

Council Tax Band – G

Tenure – Freehold

PART B

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

Items NOT included in sale: Fridge freezer /washing machine/Tumble Drier Televisions x 3

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: 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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