This stunning family home forms part of a small prestigious development situated on the outskirts of the popular village of Shincliffe, and boasts elevated views over a tree lined garden and driveway.

This bespoke Cottage sits on a small development of just four properties converted from the former Bracken Hotel. Beautifully presented throughout and finished to a high standard, the property offers charm, character, and curb appeal. Accessed into a porch, and briefly comprising a downstairs W/C, a generous kitchen ideal for the budding chef with ample work surfaces, a large centre island, Belfast sink, and double doors opening to an elevated patio. Oak double doors separate the kitchen from the lounge; open, they create a fabulous entertaining space; closed, they offer a cosy feeling lounge with a feature gas fire. On the first floor, the main bedroom is light and airy with double doors opening to a Juliet balcony, bedroom two is a good sized double room with a feature window, and bedroom three is a single and currently used as an office. A family bathroom and en-suite to the main bedroom complete the internal accommodation. Externally, there is a generous lawned garden with a summer house, a multi-vehicle driveway, plus a patio area situated atop the generous single garage. Additionally, the property is gas centrally heated and double-glazed.

The property occupies a pleasant main road position on the fringe of this ever-popular village of Shincliffe. It is a conservation area and conveniently situated just off the A177 Highway, lying approximately 1 mile from Durham City Centre, where there are comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities available. The A177 Highway also offers access to the A1(M) Motorway Interchange at Bowburn, and it is also within easy reach of the A19 Highway, providing good road links to other major regional centres.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

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PART A
Local Authority – Durham County Council
Council Tax Band – D
Tenure – Freehold

PART B
Property Type – Conversion (End 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- Garage & Driveway

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 Shincliffe 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:
CP/21/33648/FENSA | (21/07/2021)
Status: Building Work Complete
Install replacement windows in a dwelling
CP/15/11088/NICEIC | (24/04/2014)
Status: Building Work Complete
Rewire of all circuits
CP/15/08307/GASAFE | (27/03/2014)
Status: Building Work Complete
Installed a Gas Boiler
CP/15/21637/FENSA | (15/01/2014)
Status: Building Work Complete
Install replacement window(s) in a dwelling
CP/15/21638/FENSA | (15/01/2014)
Status: Building Work Complete
Install replacement door(s) in a dwelling
DM/14/00125/FPA
Status: Not Available
Garage With Balcony To Serve Unit No.1
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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