Lowes Barn Bank, Durham, DH1

Fully refurbished from top to bottom by our clients, including a superb loft conversion and replacement roof with a striking full width dormer and side picture window capturing far-reaching views, this impressive four-bedroom semi-detached family home must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

The beautifully presented accommodation comprises an entrance hallway with stairs rising to the first floor, together with a cloakroom fitted with a low-level WC and wash hand basin. The ground floor opens into a spacious, double-aspect open-plan lounge and dining area, featuring a bay window to the front, French doors from the dining area onto the rear garden, and a wood-burning stove creating an attractive focal point within the lounge. This superb living space flows seamlessly into the fully refitted kitchen, which is appointed with a modern range of floor and wall units, marble worktops, an inset Belfast sink, gas hob with extractor fan over, separate electric oven, and integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Two rear-facing windows and a door to the front garden allow natural light to flood the space.

To the first floor, a bright landing with a large window provides access to three bedrooms, two of which benefit from fitted wardrobes, along with a stylish refitted bathroom comprising a low-level WC, wash hand basin, freestanding oval bath and separate shower cubicle with mains-fed wall-mounted shower.

A further landing area on the second floor has a side window, front Velux window and useful storage cupboard. From here, access is gained to the impressive principal bedroom, which enjoys a full-height dormer to the rear and a stunning glazed picture window to the side, framing exceptional views. This beautifully designed space offers a calm and tranquil retreat. There is also a dressing room to the side, with plumbing already installed should a purchaser wish to convert the area into an en suite.

Externally, the property enjoys immaculately maintained gardens to the front, side and rear, predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by a wealth of flowering shrubs and established borders. The rear garden offers both a decked seating area and a patio, ideal for outdoor dining and enjoying the sun throughout the day. There is also a useful storage shed with light and power, a block-paved driveway providing off-street parking, and an EV charging point.

Lowes Barn Bank is a well established residential area which has for many years proved to be extremely popular in demand. It is situated just over 1 mile from the immediate City Centre where there are comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available and just off the A(167) Highway which provides good road links to both North and South.

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 and solid fuel stove.
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
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.

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