The Avenue, Durham City, DH1

For sale by auction 12 December 2024

Occupying a pleasant position within this sought after street, we are delighted to offer for sale this three bedroomed mid terraced town house retaining many of the attractive Period features which makes such a property so popular with residential buyers.

With accommodation arranged over three floors, as well as an additional attic room, the property has a spacious floorplan which briefly comprises: on the ground floor an attractive entrance hallway with moulded plaster work and original staircase to the first floor and lower ground floor, lounge with bay window to front, feature fireplace with inset gas fire and folding doors opening onto the sitting room with a bow window to the rear with seating and a feature fireplace with inset gas fire. To the lower ground floor there is a good sized hallway with a walk in storage cupboard, refitted kitchen/diner with sliding patio doors giving access to the rear garden, useful utility room with storage and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, refitted shower room/wet room with walk in shower cubicle, low level wc and wash hand basin. From the ground floor moving up to the first floor there is an original stunning stained glass sash window, landing with cloakroom/wc off, three bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes with sliding doors and a bay window to the front, the second bedroom has a fixed staircase leading up to an additional attic room with Velux windows to the front and rear and a large walk in storage cupboard. Externally there is a low maintenance terraced garden to the rear with flowering shrubs and borders, as well as a gate providing access to the rear lane.

The Avenue is pleasantly situated, close to the heart of historic Durham City and to many of the University and College buildings. It lies within walking distance of a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities, the railway station and an excellent choice of primary and secondary schools. The Avenue is well placed for commuting purposes as it is a short drive from the A(690) Durham to Sunderland Highway which in turn provides access to the A1(M) Motorway.

Agent notes: Council Tax band E
Utilities - Mains water (not metered), sewerage and gas.
Gas fired central heating, single glazed sash windows.
Fibre broadband available to the postcode, no cable available, mobile phone coverage by major networks.
No allocated parking.
Flood risk - very low.
The property is situated in the Durham City conservation area and Article 4 restrictions apply.

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