
2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
1 Merlin Drive, Barnard Castle

- PROPERTY TYPE
Semi-Detached Bungalow
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- 70% Shared Ownership
- Two Bedroom Bungalow
- Immaculately Presented
- Driveway
- Enclosed Rear Garden
- Popular Location
- Early Viewing Is Advised
- Gas Central Heating
Description
Addisons are pleased to offer to the market this immaculately presented, two-bedroom bungalow with parking and garden, situated within the highly popular Ashtree Park development on the outskirts of Barnard Castle.
This wonderful property is available to purchase under a 70% shared ownership scheme, with rent payable on the remaining 30% ( totalling £173.15), making it a fantastic opportunity for first time buyers or those looking to downsize.
Properties of this standard are rarely available, and early viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
The property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout and briefly comprises, Entrance Hall, Living/Dining Kitchen, Two Bedrooms and Bathroom. Externally there is a driveway with off road parking for two cars and enclosed garden.
Barnard Castle is a thriving market town situated in the picturesque Teesdale Valley. The town has a great range of local amenities including local and independent shops, café, restaurants, post office and doctors' surgery. The town is also conveniently located for access to the A66 and on to the A1.
ACCOMMODATION
Hallway
With partially panelled walls and laminate flooring, which continues through to the living/kitchen area. Featuring a radiator, Hive heating thermostat, doors leading the accommodation, storage cupboard with shelving, and loft access to a fully insulated, partially boarded loft.
Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen
An open plan living/dining kitchen area featuring illuminated alcoves with shelving and storage, and radiator. The kitchen benefits from an excellent range of wall and base units with contrasting work surfaces, a gas hob with extractor hood above, electric double oven, and integrated fridge freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher. Further features include under cabinet lighting, a stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, and a cupboard housing the central heating boiler. Windows to a dual aspect provide plenty of natural light, with French doors opening onto the garden. The kitchen area also offers ample space to accommodate a dining table and chairs.
Bedroom One
Situated to the front elevation with windows to dual aspect, fitted sliding door wardrobes with hanging rail, and radiator.
Bedroom Two
Situated to the front elevation with window and radiator.
Bathroom
Panelled bath with rainfall shower overhead, vanity sink unit with storage below, wc, towel radiator, extractor fan and partially tiled walls.
EXTERNALLY
To the front of the property is a driveway with EV charger providing off road parking for two cars. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with patio seating area and side gate, the garden is fully enclosed with fenced and stone wall boundaries.
PRICE
£161,000 at 70% Ownership.
SHARED OWNERSHIP
Applicants will need to meet the criteria set out by the management company.After four weeks of marketing under the shared ownership scheme the property will be available to purchase at 100% for £230,000.
VIEWING
Strictly via appointment through the selling agents.
Property Information
Service Charge- A service charge will become payable upon completion of the development to cover the maintenance of communal areas and shared access roads. The amount is yet to be confirmed.Title Number(s)- Freehold- DU394286, Leasehold- DU394287Tenure- 70% Freehold, 30% LeaseholdLeasehold- 999 years starting on 23 June 2023. Lease Term Remaining 997 yearsLocal Authority- DurhamCouncil Tax Band B Annual Price: £1,984Conservation Area - NoFlood Risk- Very lowMobile coverage- EE, Vodafone, O2Broadband- Basic16 Mbps, Superfast 61 Mbps, Ultrafast1800 MbpsSatellite / Fibre TV Availability- BT & SkyParking- Driveway Covenants and EasementsThe property is subject to restrictive covenant(s) and/or easement(s) that will need to be verified by the seller's solicitor. SurveyWe have not undertaken a survey of the property and therefore are unable to comment on its structural condition.
BROCHURE
Photographs and details taken January 2026.
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: TBC
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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