5 Bedroom house

Occupying an enviable position overlooking the River Wear to the front with 180 degree panoramic view of the river and surrounding countryside, it is close to historic Kepier Farm and Gatehouse and riverside walks and is within walking distance of the city centre.

Requiring some cosmetic updating, the property has been occupied for a considerable number of years by our clients and has a spacious floor plan comprising: large entrance hallway, cloakroom, large lounge overlooking the River Wear and with an open fire, through to the dining room with window to rear. Across the back of the property there is the open plan kitchen/breakfast room and conservatory with windows to rear overlooking the garden. The kitchen has a range of floor and wall units with a gas hob and separate electric oven, plumbing and space for dishwasher and a double bowl stainless steel sink unit with a waste disposal unit in one side. To the first floor there are five double bedrooms, three of which have fitted wardrobes and the main bedroom having the additional benefit of a shower cubicle with a wall mounted shower over, bedroom 3 also has a wash hand basin. There is a family shower room which has been recently refitted with a suite comprising low level wc, wash hand basin and a walk in double shower cubicle with low profile tray. Externally there is a lawned garden to the front of the property surrounded by flowering shrubs and borders. The rear garden is terraced and has a generous patio area adjacent to the property with a range of flowering shrubs and borders through the remainder of the garden. There is a small lawned area which provides additional small seating areas. There is a driveway to the front for parking with a resin driveway which gives access to a garage with up and over door, light and power, part of which is used as a utility area wuth pluming for a washing machine and a sink.

Orchard Drive occupies a pleasant position within walking distance of the immediate City Centre with its comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities and amenities. It is also adjacent to the banks of the River Wear with picturesque country walks and within a few minutes drive of the A(690) Durham to Sunderland Highway which also offers access to the A1(M) Motorway Interchange at Carrville making it well placed for commuting purposes.

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 – 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 and Garage

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 Durham City Article 4 Direction

Conservation Area – The property is in Durham City Conservation Area

Rights & Easements- None

Flood risk – Rivers and seas: very low Surface water: very low

Coastal Erosion – N/A

Protected Trees - NA

Planning Permission – none

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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