Farnley Ridge, Durham, DH1

A rarely available substantial and extended detached bungalow situated in a quiet cul-de-sac of similar properties.

The property has been improved and extended by our clients during their ownership and has an impressive open plan kitchen/dining area and a main bedroom with an en suite and dressing area. The property itself has a spacious and substantial floor plan comprising: entrance hallway which is a large and open space leading through into the lounge with a feature coal effect gas fire and double doors opening onto a conservatory overlooking the rear garden. There is an additional study, dining room which leads through to the impressive hand built kitchen with open vaulted ceiling with an attractive range of solid wood floor and wall units, granite worktops with matching splashbacks, integrated Bosch dishwasher, Neff oven and separate combi oven with an additional warming drawer, gas hob with extractor fan over, integrated larder fridge separate freezer and wine fridge. There are four bedrooms, the main bedroom having sliding patio doors opening onto the garden, a walk in dressing area and an en suite shower room with a suite comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle with mains fed wall mounted shower. Two of the further bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and there is a family shower room which has been recently refitted with a double walk in shower cubicle with mains fed wall mounted shower, wash hand basin, low level wc, chrome heated towel rail and under floor heating.

The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn interspersed with a plethora of flowering shrubs and borders, as well as an attractive patio area for seating. Taking advantage of the south facing orientation there are solar panels along with an inverter and battery making this an efficient house to run. There is a driveway to the front of the property for off street parking as well as raised beds which have been planted out.

Farnley Ridge lies within an extremely well established and very popular residential area situated on the immediate outskirts of the City Centre with its comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities. Farnley Ridge is well placed for commuting purposes as it lies close to the A(167) Highway which provides good road links to both North and South. Farnley Ridge is also within walking distance of the Durham Johnston School as well as many of the University and College buildings and the railway and bus stations.

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 – E
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
There are 12 4.8 KW solar electrical system with a 5.8 KW triple power and battery and hybrid inverter both fitted in 2022 with a 10 year warranty. There is the wiring provision for an EV charger.
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- driveway

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 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 – Nothing in the local area to affect this property that we are aware of
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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