5 Bedroom house

Rarely does the opportunity arise to purchase such an impressive Period town house situated in the heart of Durham City offering all of the benefits of modern living exemplified via the replaced kitchen/breakfast room from the Symphony Premium Gallery Kitchen range fitted by Whitley Bay Kitchens and Bathrooms, this space then opens to an amazing garden room with bi-fold doors opening through to the garden. Included within the sale is 25 Back Western Hill, a self contained one bedroom annex above the garage all held on the same Title Deed.

The main house has flexible accommodation arranged over multiple floors and comprises: entrance hallway with stairs to both upper and lower floors, sitting room with bay window to front, feature fireplace with marble fire surround and open fire, fitted bookcases in cupboard, moulded cornice and shutters. To the lower ground floor there is the impressive open plan kitchen/breakfast room with a modern range of floor and wall units, central island with Quartz worktops and induction hob, integrated microwave, two separate ovens, Aga cooker and original Range stove (decorative purposes only), space for freestanding fridge freezer, and a utility area which leads through to a cloakroom. Opening from the kitchen is the garden room with orangery style roof and bi-folding doors across the rear opening to the rear garden. There is a utility room with plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer and a 5th bedroom with attractive exposed stone work, shutter windows and wood burning stove. Arranged over the other two floors are four further bedrooms, one of which has an attractive bay window to the rear overlooking the garden. There is a bathroom with a suite comprising low level wc, wash hand basin, cast iron bath with wall mounted shower over and part tiled walls. There is an additional shower room with suite comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle with electric wall mounted shower. The gardens to the rear are predominantly laid to lawn interspersed with flowering shrubs and borders, along with several different seating areas.

The annex is registered as 25 Back Western Hill, and has accommodation comprising: living/bedroom with two windows, fitted kitchen with two ring hob, induction hob, floor units with an inset sink, and there is a shower room with a suite comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and a shower cubicle. There is also a garage providing parking and has light and power.

Albert Street has for many years proved to be a popular location as it is within walking distance of the immediate City Centre with its comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities and amenities and is also within easy walking distance of the bus and railway stations as well as nearby County Hall, University Hospital of North Durham, Land Registry, Durham Johnston School and St Leonard's Roman Catholic 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 – Main House Band G and Annex Band A

Tenure – Freehold

PART B

Property Type – Terraced

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- a combi boiler was fitted in April 2026 with a 10 year guarantee There is electric underfloor heating in the Garden Room

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 and street parking via a permit

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. The detached self contained annex is on the same title as 25 Albert Street and can’t be sold separately

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

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.

All the wooden shutters and blinds will stay. All the light fittings will stay excepting the hallway.

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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