Spacious semi detached house in need of modernisation and updating, perfect for any buyer looking to add their own tastes to a well located, large family home.
Wearside Drive is situated in the desirable "Sands area" within easy reach of the Market Place.
Benefiting from gas central heating and UPVC double glazing throughout.
Boasting magnificent views to the rear and available with no onward chain.
Sure to prove extremely popular due to its size and location, therefore viewings are strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Full Description
Spacious well located 5 bed semi detached house ready to be modernised in the buyers own style.
Located within easy walking distance of the market place, city centre amenities, recreational land and riverside walks.
Double driveway and garage providing valuable city centre off road parking.
Benefiting from gas central heating and UPVC double glazing throughout, the property has magnificent views to the rear and is available with no onward chain.
With large windows in all rooms providing wonderful levels of natural light, the property is accessed via a UPVC entrance door leading to the hallway, lounge with sliding double doors to the dining room, kitchen and utility room with door to attached garage, WC and rear entrance door.
Stairs from the hallway lead to the first floor landing with 5 bedrooms and a family bathroom suite with shower. The boarded out loft is accessed from the landing by a drop down ladder.
Externally there is a block paved driveway, an attached garage and gardens to both the front and rear of the property.
Sure to prove extremely popular due to its size and location, therefore viewings are strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Area Information
The property is located in a quiet cul-de-sac of Wearside Drive which is situated in the "Sands” area of Durham City.
There is a large area of recreational land about 2 minutes walk away from the property - this is a fantastic space available for families and children. There is also a children's playground within close proximity.
The city centre shops, marketplace, library, cinema, theatre, railway station, bus station, cathedral and leisure centre with swimming pool and gym are all within walking distance.
A network of riverside footpaths and walks are also within easy walking distance.
Durham City is delightful with its cobbled streets and its varied amenities with include the marketplace, a range of local and regional retailers and a number of well-regarded restaurants and bars. The area benefits from excellent transportation links and is conveniently located to take advantage of the Regional Rail and Bus networks. It lies approximately 18 miles to the south of Newcastle upon Tyne, with access provided via the A1M and A167.
The A1(M) Motorway and A690 Dual Carriage Way is just 3 miles away.
Durham City benefits from inclusion within the catchment area of the Ofsted rated outstanding St Margaret's Primary School, The Johnston and St Leonards Senior schools, as well as igs, Durham High and Bow private schools and the Choristers.
Durham is a highly regarded city of culture and historical importance, its skyline dominated by the Norman Castle and Cathedral. The meandering River Wear which circles around the Castle and Cathedral offers an eye-catching back drop to the city, as well as providing superb city walks and local boating. Not only this, Durham City is also well known for its high achieving private and state schools as well as the world renowned Durham University.
Entrance Hallway
UPVC entrance door with side panel leading to the hallway with double radiator, under stairs storage cupboard and stairs leading to the first floor.
Lounge (4.40m x 4.06m (14'5" x 13'3"))
Tiled feature fireplace with inset living flame gas fire, double radiator and coved ceiling.
Dining Room (3.20m x 2.89m (10'5" x 9'5"))
Sliding doors from the lounge lead to the dining room with radiator and coved ceiling.
Kitchen (3.20m x 3.15m (10'5" x 10'4"))
Range of wall and floor units with laminate worktops and inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap. Electric cooker with tiled splashback and extractor above. Double radiator.
Utility Room (3.20m 2.40m (10'5" 7'10"))
Laminate worktop, Belfast sink with mixer tap, plumbed for automatic washing machine, floor standing gas fired central heating boiler, UPVC rear entrance door and internal door to the integral garage..
Cloakroom/Wc
Low level wc, wash hand basin and tiled floor.
First Floor Landing
Airing cupboard.
Bedroom 1 (3.50m x 4.20m (11'5" x 13'9"))
On the rear elevation with a large wide window providing wonderful levels of natural light and magnificent views.
This bedroom is large enough for a super king bed and accompanying furniture.
Radiator.
Bedroom 2 (4.10m x 3.50m (13'5" x 11'5"))
On the front elevation with a built in cupboard and radiator.
This bedroom is large enough for a super king bed and accompanying furniture.
Bedroom 3 (3.90m x 2.40m (12'9" x 7'10"))
Double bedroom on the front elevation with fitted wardrobes and radiator.
Bedroom 4 (3.20m x 2.54m (10'5" x 8'3"))
Double bedroom on the front elevation with a bulk head cupboard and radiator.
Bedroom 5/Office (3.90m x 2.0m (12'9" x 6'6"))
This room is on the rear elevation and is currently used as a study but could also be used as a single bedroom.
The window is wide with lovely views.
Radiator.
Bathroom
Close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin, panel bath with mains fed shower over, tiled walls and double radiator.
Loft
Boarded out with lighting.
Currently used for storage.
Accessed by drop down ladder.
Attached Garage (5.50m x 2.40m (18'0" x 7'10"))
With power, lighting and up and over door.
Accessible from the utility room.
Block Paved Driveway
Gardens
Walled garden to the front whilst the rear is enclosed, providing a good degree of privacy and has laid lawn, paved patio area and has mature planted borders of shrubs and trees including an apple tree.
Epc.
EPC Rating - D
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Freehold.
We have been informed that the property is Freehold. Interested purchasers should seek clarification of this from their Solicitors.
Important Information.
Please note that all sizes have been measured with an electronic measure tape and are approximations only. Under the terms of the Misdescription Act we are obliged to point out that none of these services have been tested by ourselves. We cannot vouch that any of the installations described in these particulars are in perfect working order. We present the details of this property in good faith and they were accurate at the time of which we inspected the property. Stuart Edwards for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice, that: (1) the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only, and do not constitute any part of a contract; (2) no person in the employment of Stuart Edwards has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property.
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