• Detached family home +
• Vacant possession +
• In need of updating +
• Popular village location +
• 5 bedrooms +
• Gardens and garage +

Available with the benefit of no onward chain, this spacious detached family home has gas central heating and double glazing (with the exception of one small window).

In need of modernisation and improving it briefly comprises: hall, cloaks/wc, study, lounge/dining room and kitchen. There are 5 bedrooms along with bathroom and separate WC. It has mature gardens to front and rear with the rear garden offering a good degree of privacy and seclusion. In addition, there is a single garage with additional parking on the drive and useful brick storage.

St Marys Close occupies a pleasant position on the outskirts of Durham City, situated within the ever popular and picturesque village of Shincliffe which has, for many years, proved to be extremely popular in demand. It is a Conservation area and conveniently situated just off the A177 Highway. Shincliffe Village lies approximately 1 mile from Durham City Centre where there is a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available. Shincliffe Village is also well placed for commuting purposes as it lies a short drive from the A1(M) Motorway Interchange and within easy reach of the A19 Highway which provides good road links 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 – F
Tenure – Freehold

PART B
Property Type – detached house
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. There are also solar panels to heat the water. We are advised that the solar PV transducer has stopped working.
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website -
Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website –
Parking- garage and drive

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 Durham City Article 4 Direction Conservation Area – The property is in Shincliffe Conservation Area Probate- the property is a probate sale and probate has been obtained Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and seas: no risk. Surface water: very low Coastal Erosion – N/A Protected Trees – N/A Planning Permission – none Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required. The local church which is in close proximity has regular bell ringing.