47, Fieldhouse Lane, North End, Durham

Extended Home in a Prime North End Location

Situated in one of Durham City’s most sought-after residential locations, this beautifully extended and thoughtfully improved property offers an impressive combination of versatile living space, attractive outdoor areas and exceptional convenience.

Fieldhouse Lane is ideally positioned for professionals and families alike, providing easy access to Durham City Centre, Durham University, the University Hospital, the railway station and a selection of highly regarded schools. The property is also well placed for commuters, with the A167 providing excellent road connections to surrounding towns and regional centres.

From the front porch, an inviting entrance hallway provides access to the principal reception spaces. The ground floor has been thoughtfully designed to offer both comfortable family living and the flexibility increasingly sought after by modern professionals.

The generous lounge is a particular feature, enjoying an attractive bay window overlooking the rear garden and a charming log-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting focal point. The stylish kitchen/dining room provides an excellent space for entertaining, with a country-style fitted kitchen complemented by useful pantry storage.

Further accommodation includes a dedicated home office, ideal for those working remotely, together with a useful utility/shower room and a convenient downstairs WC. A superb sun room, featuring an impressive lofted ceiling, completes the ground floor and provides an additional versatile reception space overlooking the garden.

To the first floor are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, a further single bedroom and a contemporary shower room with a four-piece white suite.

Externally, the property continues to impress. A low-maintenance yet attractive enclosed front garden features a lawn and mature planting, while a side pathway leads through to the larger private rear garden.

The rear garden has been designed with both relaxation and entertaining in mind, incorporating a generous patio area ideal for alfresco dining, a lawn, established planting and a productive vegetable garden. A substantial summer house provides further versatility and could equally serve as a home office, studio, entertaining space or private bar.

Additional benefits include a detached garage with an electric door, a separate brick-built store and a private single driveway, providing valuable off-road parking.

Prime North End Position

Fieldhouse Lane forms part of the well-established and highly regarded North End area of Durham City, a location which has consistently remained popular with families and professionals.

The property is within walking distance of Durham City Centre, offering an extensive range of shops, restaurants, cafés, bars and recreational facilities, together with the bus and railway stations.

For professionals, the location is particularly convenient, with Durham University campuses, University Hospital Durham, County Hall and the Land Registry all readily accessible. Families are equally well catered for, with the highly regarded Durham Johnston School and St Leonards Roman Catholic School nearby.

Combining an enviable location with versatile and well-appointed accommodation, excellent outdoor space and superb connectivity, this is a compelling home for those seeking a sophisticated yet practical lifestyle within easy reach of the best that Durham City has to offer.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

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PART A

Local Authority – Durham County Council

Council Tax Band – D

Tenure – Freehold

PART B

Property Type – Semi-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, wood burning stove.

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, Off-Street Parking, On-Street Parking (Permit Required, Permit costs £40 pa. 3 permits per dwelling. Scratchcards available).

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: 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 – Ramped access to conservatory. Raised footpath and decking around property.

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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