2, Bishops Court, Low Road West, Shincliffe Village

An attractive and well presented two bedroomed ground floor apartment situated in a conservation area within the picturesque village of Shincliffe.

The property is part of one of the original period buildings in Bishops Court, offering charm and character, benefitting from gas fired central heating and double glazing. This ground-floor apartment is ideal for those looking to downsize or purchasers needing access to Durham University which is within walking distance. The accommodation is well-presented briefly comprising, an entrance lobby, lounge/dining room with feature fireplace, kitchen with integrated appliances, two bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes, and a bathroom. Externally there is allocated parking within the courtyard and shared garden to the rear with open views.

The property occupies an extremely pleasant position within the ever popular and picturesque village of Shincliffe which has for many years proved to be extremely popular in demand. It is a Conservation area and conveniently situated just off the A(177) Highway. Shincliffe Village lies approximately 1 mile from Durham City Centre where there is a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available. Shincliffe Village is also well placed for commuting purposes as it lies a short drive from the A1(M) Motorway Interchange and within easy reach of the A(19) Highway which provides good road links to other regional centres.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

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PART A

Local Authority – Durham County Council

Council Tax Band – D

Tenure – Leasehold

Lease Expiry Date: 27-3-3016

Service Charge: £75 per month paid to the Bishops Court (Shincliffe) Management Company Limited, which is owned by the residents of Bishops Court.

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 (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- Communal car park with allocated spaces.

PART C

Building Safety – The Vendor has advised of some dampness, but is not aware of any Building Safety issues. 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 – The property is in Shincliffe Conservation Area.

Rights & Easements- None

Flood risk – Rivers and seas: 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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