Aykley Vale, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1

A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional detached family residence, discreetly positioned within an exclusive and highly desirable cul-de-sac setting sat in close proximity to Durham Hospital.

Beautifully renovated and thoughtfully enhanced by the current owners, this substantial home offers an impressive and versatile floor plan, ideally suited to modern family living. The accommodation opens with a welcoming entrance hallway and staircase rising to the first floor, with useful storage thoughtfully incorporated. The elegant dual-aspect lounge enjoys a bay window to the front, a further window to the rear and a feature fireplace, creating a refined yet comfortable reception space. This flows seamlessly into the playroom, where bespoke fitted cabinetry with glazed display fronts provides excellent storage, while French doors open directly onto the rear garden. A substantial triple-aspect family room further enhances the ground floor accommodation, complete with feature fireplace and inset gas fire. At the heart of the home lies a superb open-plan kitchen, breakfast and dining area, flooded with natural light from windows to the side and rear, along with French doors opening to the garden. The kitchen is appointed with an attractive contemporary range of wall and base units, Quartz work surfaces, inset sink and drainer, Smeg gas Range cooker with extractor above, separate combined steam oven and microwave, integrated wine cooler, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. The island unit incorporates integrated power points, while the adjoining breakfast area features bench seating and fitted cupboards, leading through to a generous triple-aspect dining space. Completing the ground floor is a practical utility room and cloakroom with low-level WC, wash hand basin and plumbing and space for both washing machine and tumble dryer.

The first floor is approached via an attractive landing with a window to the front. The principal suite is particularly impressive, comprising a generous bedroom positioned to the front of the property and accessed via a well-appointed dressing room with fitted sliding wardrobes. The beautifully refitted en suite bathroom provides a luxurious finish, featuring a freestanding oval bath, wash hand basin with vanity drawers beneath, and a walk-in double shower enclosure with low-profile tray and wall-mounted rainfall shower head. There are three further bedrooms, one of which benefits from its own en suite shower room, fitted with a low-level WC, wash hand basin, multi-jet shower cubicle and heated towel rail. A stylish family shower room serves the remaining bedrooms and includes a low-level WC, wash hand basin, multi-jet shower cubicle and heated towel rail.

Externally, the property occupies an attractive and private plot, with lawned gardens to the front complemented by established flowering borders and mature trees. The rear garden is a notable feature, offering a high degree of privacy with a lawned area, established shrubs and borders, and an extensive patio ideal for outdoor seating and entertaining. The garden is fully enclosed by fencing and is not overlooked. To the front, a substantial block-paved driveway provides ample off-street parking.

Aykley Vale is an exclusive development of detached houses and bungalows in a quiet landscaped setting yet on the outskirts of the city centre where there is a comprehensive range of recreational facilities and amenities available. Less than a 20 minute walk from Durham Station (East Coast mainline) and within easy walking of local shops, it is well placed for commuting purposes as it lies close to a good local road network providing access to other regional centres.

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 – G
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
Water Supply – Mains (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 and garage

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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