Ashdown Avenue, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1

An Exceptional Five-Bedroom Extended Family Home

Situated within the highly sought-after village of Gilesgate, this substantially extended and beautifully improved semi-detached residence offers an outstanding level of accommodation perfectly suited to modern family living.

Set behind a walled and gated frontage, the property enjoys excellent kerb appeal with mature trees, established shrubs and a generous multi-vehicle driveway providing ample off-road parking.

Upon entering, a welcoming and spacious entrance hall leads through to a superb lounge featuring an attractive fireplace and wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting living space. The lounge flows seamlessly into the impressive open-plan kitchen and dining area, the heart of the home, with sliding patio doors opening onto the rear garden and providing an ideal setting for both everyday family life and entertaining.

The ground floor further benefits from an additional reception room/bedroom, a separate utility room and a convenient cloakroom/WC.

To the first floor, the property offers exceptionally versatile accommodation comprising four well-proportioned double bedrooms, a fifth bedroom which could equally serve as a nursery, home office or dressing room, a family bathroom and an additional shower room, ensuring ample facilities for a growing family.

Externally, the front garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature planting, whilst the enclosed rear garden has been thoughtfully designed for low-maintenance enjoyment. Features include a raised decked patio area, decorative pebble landscaping and a superb summer house/bar, providing the perfect space for entertaining friends and family throughout the year.

Further benefits include gas central heating and double glazing throughout.

Ashdown Avenue enjoys a highly convenient position within walking distance of local shops, amenities and well-regarded schools in both Gilesgate and Belmont. Durham City Centre lies approximately two miles away, offering an extensive range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities. Excellent transport links are provided via the nearby A690, connecting Durham and Sunderland, with easy access to the A1(M) motorway network for commuters.

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 – C
Tenure – Freehold

PART B
Property Type – Semi-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
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, on-street parking (no permit required)

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 – N/A
Rights & Easements- None
Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very Low / Surface water: Very Low
Coastal Erosion – N/A
Protected Trees - NA
Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of. Or planning details that are known
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.

HMRC supervises the legal obligation for all estate agents to conduct identity checks on their customers, this includes buyers when their offer is accepted. This must be completed, per purchaser, who in the transaction will result in being the legal owner(s) of the property. There is a £35 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser, for these checks.