The Avenue, Durham City, DH1

This impressive and improved 4/5 bedroom period terraced townhouse it has been improved by our clients during their ownership but has retained a wealth of period features to create a lovely blend of modern and older decorative features. The property needs to be inspected to fully appreciate everything that it has to offer.

Having a flexible floorplan the house has accommodation arranged over four floors and comprises: Entrance lobby opening through to an entrance hallway via a glazed stained glass door and casement, lounge with bay window to front with plantation shutters, feature fireplace with inset gas fire, picture rail and moulded cornice work, sitting room with bay window to rear, picture rail and moulded cornice work, shower room with a suite comprising low level wc, wash hand basin, shower cubicle with mains fed wall mounted shower and part tiled walls. To the lower ground floor is a corridor opening onto a pantry ideal for storage, under stairs storage cupboard, double aspect open plan kitchen/dining room with French doors opening onto the rear garden from the dining area, wood burning stove, the kitchen area has a modern range of floor and wall units with inset one and a half bowl sink unit, gas hob with extractor fan over, separate electric double oven, island unit, plumbing and space for dishwasher. There is a rear lobby with door to garden, as well as a cloakroom with low level wc and wash hand basin. To the first floor there are three bedrooms, one of which has an attractive bay window to the front, the main two bedrooms on this floor have imposing moulded cornice work and picture rails. On the first floor level can be found the bathroom with a white suite comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath. To the second floor is the fabulous main bedroom which is double aspect with Velux windows which have been recently replaced by our clients as well as ample storage in the eaves.

Externally there is a garden to the rear of the property which has a patio area ideal for seating and a small lawned garden and steps leading down to the back street allowing pedestrian access.

The Avenue is pleasantly situated, close to the heart of historic Durham City and close 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 Durham Johnston School. The Avenue is well placed for commuting purposes as it lies a short drive from the A(690) Durham to Sunderland Highway which in turn provides access to the A1(M) Motorway.

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 – F
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 ( not metered)
Sewerage – Mains
Heating – Gas fired central heating via radiators
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website -
Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website –
Parking- On street via permits

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
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 – 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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