We are delighted to offer for sale this deceptively spacious and substantial detached family home sitting on a quiet cul-de-sac located just off Potters Bank in Durham City.

The property itself does require some cosmetic updating but has an extremely versatile and flexible floor plan meaning that it could appeal to a variety of purchasers. With accommodation arranged over three floors there are 6 bedrooms, as well as 4 reception rooms and a conservatory. The floor plan comprises: entrance hallway with storage cupboard, inner hallway with stairs to the upper and lower floors, double aspect lounge with windows to front and rear and feature fireplace, opening to the dining room which has windows to one side and sliding patio doors giving access to the conservatory which in turn gives access to the garden. There is a good sized study and a refitted kitchen with a modern range of floor and wall units with granite worktops, inset one and a half bowl sink drainer unit, gas hob with extractor fan over, separate electric double oven under, integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer and a breakfast bar, and there is a separate utility room with plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer and door giving access to the gardens, and a cloakroom with low level wc and wash hand basin. On the ground floor there are three bedrooms, the main bedroom being double aspect providing a light and airy room and gives access to the en suite shower room with a refitted suite comprising low level wc, wash hand basin, walk in double shower cubicle with low profile tray and mains fed wall mounted shower over and tiled walls. The family bathroom has a coloured suite comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with electric wall mounted shower over and part tiled walls. To the first floor there is an attractive sitting room with square bay window and gives access to another bedroom which has two Velux windows. To the lower ground floor there are two further bedrooms, one of which has a storage cupboard.

Externally, situated on a good sized plot there are gardens to the front, side and rear. The gardens are predominantly hard landscaped interspersed with a plethora of flowering shrubs and borders. The rear garden is particularly private and not overlooked surrounded with fencing and established hedging. There is a driveway providing ample parking, as well as a double garage with electric up and over door, light and power and door giving access to the rear garden.

Potters close is a small exclusive development of only seven properties occupying a cul de sac position within Potters Bank which is recognised as one of the most prestigious address within the City Boundaries. It is within walking distance of the immediate City Centre with its comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities and amenities and is just off the A(167) Highway which provides good road links to both North and South. The property is also within walking distance of the Durham Johnston School and St Margarets School and is near to Durham School and Bow 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 – G

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 (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

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.

Furthermore, J W Wood are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgement on our part about which parts are “Material Information” to be disclosed. If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you, please do seek verification from a legal advisor before committing to expenditure.

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