Shepherd Drive, Crawcrook Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40

Built by Story Homes and situated within the sought-after Fairfields Manor estate off the A695, this well-presented house has the remainder of an NHBC warranty until 2031 and has the benefit of a block-paved driveway for two cars.

The house has the remainder of a 125-year lease - that commenced in 2021 - and has a current monthly rent payment of £135.91 with an additional £40.55 a month service charge, payable to the Riverside Group, who are the freeholders and hold the remaining 25% share of the property.

With UPVC double glazing and gas central heating (via Vaillant combi. boiler), the house has stylish plantation shutters throughout (except the W.C. and bathroom), and provides accommodation comprising, on the ground floor: covered entrance with composite door into the spacious living room, which has a built-in cupboard and stairs to the first floor; to the rear is the fitted kitchen diner, which has contemporary wall and base units, granite-effect worktops, tiled splashbacks, integrated appliances (electric oven, gas hob with extractor hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer), as well as a one-and-a-half-bowl stainless steel sink with contemporary hose-style mixer tap. There is a composite door to the rear garden and a door into the spacious cloakroom/W.C.

To the first floor, the landing has a built-in cupboard with shelves and there is a hatch for access to the loft space (with a light). There are two double bedrooms and a third bedroom/study, as well as the contemporary bathroom that has a white suite with a mains-fed shower over the bath, pedestal wash basin and W.C.

Externally, there is the block-paved double driveway to the front, and an enclosed lawned garden with a flagged patio and shed to the rear, with a gate to a fenced path for access around the neighbouring garden.

Title and charges -
The leasehold title is for a 75%-shared ownership of the property, with the remaining 25%-share held by the Riverside Group. This means that a purchaser buying the property for 75% of the independently-assessed current market value may only re-sell the property under the same terms - ie. 75% share for 75% of the market value at the time of marketing/sale. There is a RICS valuation payable by the seller before marketing the property can commence. The current charges are, as detailed above, a monthly rent payment of £135.91 with an additional £40.55 a month service charge.

Location -
The house is situated within the Fairfields Manor estate, which is just off the A695 at the edge of Crawcrook, Ryton, in the Tyne Valley area, within the metropolitan borough of Gateshead. There are local countryside walks and cycle routes in the area, as well as nearby schools, with shops and amenities in Crawcrook, Ryton and Prudhoe. The A695 provides access to the neighbouring towns and villages, between Newcastle and Hexham, including Crawcrook, Ryton, Prudhoe, Stocksfield and Corbridge to the west, and Blaydon to the east, as well as the Metro Centre and access to the A1. Newcastle city centre is approximately 7.5 miles away and the airport is just over 9 miles to the north-east. The nearest train stations are in Wylam (2.1 miles) and Prudhoe (4.1 miles). There is also a footpath, to the corner of the road, that provides a shortcut through to Crawcrook.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

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