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WEARSIDE DRIVE, THE SANDS
Under Offer
£300,0002 Bedrooms
Property Features
To be sold by modern method of auction: Auction ending 12:00 noon on 16th June - Starting Bid £315,000 Plus reservation fee, this property is for sale by iamsold, in association with Dowen Estates Agents. Please contact Dowen Estate Agents Durham 0191 3757599 to arrange a viewing.
Situated in Durham City center's highly sought-after 'Sands' area, this stunning two-bedroom detached bungalow occupies a corner plot with beautiful rooftop views. It is ideal for families and professionals, conveniently located near excellent schools and city center facilities.
Inside, the home features a spacious hallway leading to an exceptional open-plan living and dining room with three picture windows, taking full advantage of the elevated position. Other notable rooms include a conservatory, office, well-appointed kitchen, two double bedrooms (master with en-suite shower room), and a family bathroom.
The property offers off-street parking leading to a double garage and a private, secluded garden with two patio areas, perfect for outdoor entertainment and dining.
This unique opportunity to own a beautiful home in a prime location is rare in this desirable development. The city center, river, and green areas are easily accessible, providing something for the whole family to enjoy. The elevated position provides delightful rooftop views, and the picturesque wooded banks of the River Wear are just 50 meters away, offering spectacular woodland walks within minutes. Moreover, Durham's historic market place, with its variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment, is only a ten-minute walk away. Early viewings are highly recommended.
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey). The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.2% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £300 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold. The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change. Referral Arrangements The Partner Agent and Auctioneer may recommend the services of third parties to you. Whilst these services are recommended as it is believed they will be of benefit; you are under no obligation to use any of these services and you should always consider your options before services are accepted. Where services are accepted the Auctioneer or Partner Agent may receive payment for the recommendation and you will be informed of any referral arrangement and payment prior to any services being taken by you.
- BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED HOME
- STUNNING VIEWS OVER DURHAM
- Riverside Walks Nearby
- DESIRABLE 'SANDS' LOCATION
- GARDENS & DOUBLE GARAGE
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
- Impressive open plan lounge dining room
- EPC RATING - D
Particulars
FRONT ELEVATION
The property is situated on a lovely corner plot in a highly desirable area of Durham City. Sitting in an elevated position with stunning views to the front over the river, the spacious home has gardens, off street parking and a double garage.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Access to the property is gained via the stairs from the street level to the PVC door to the front elevation and opens into the welcoming and spacious hallway which has carpet flooring, coving to the ceiling, a central heating radiator, inset ceiling spotlights and a loft hatch providing access to the attic space.
LIVING / DINING ROOM
9.779m x 5.08m - 32'1" x 16'8"
The extremely spacious open plan living and dining room is situated to the front of the bungalow in order to take full advantage of the stunning views over to the river and down to the city via the three large picture double glazed windows to the front aspect. The excellent space has carpet flooring, three central heating radiators, coving to the ceiling, a dado rail, flame effect feature fire at the heart of the living area and sliding PVC double glazed doors to the conservatory.
LIVING ADDITIONAL
DINING ADDITIONAL
CONSERVATORY
2.9972m x 2.8956m - 9'10" x 9'6"
The lovely addition of a conservatory to the rear of the living area provides an additional living area to the rear of the home and overlooks the attractive and private garden. The room has PVC double glazed windows to the rear and side aspects, tiled flooring and PVC French doors leading out to the garden.
OFFICE
2.5146m x 1.9558m - 8'3" x 6'5"
Situated off the open plan living and dining space there is an office or craft room which is located to the rear of the property and benefits from a PVC double glazed window to the rear aspect and carpet flooring.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM
4.953m x 2.6162m - 16'3" x 8'7"
The spacious and well presented kitchen and breakfast room is situated to the rear of the bungalow and has a range of base and wall units with complimenting work tops incorporating a stainless steel sink unit and drainer, integrated electric oven and a ceramic hob with an extractor hood above. The room has laminate tiled flooring, coving to the ceiling, a central heating radiator, plumbing for both a dishwasher and washing machine, tiled splash backs, a central heating radiator, the wall mounted gas central heating boiler, ample space for a breakfast table and chairs, a PVC double glazed window to the rear aspect and a PVC door leading to the rear garden.
BEDROOM ONE
4.3434m x 3.6068m - 14'3" x 11'10"
Situated to the rear of the property the first of the two double bedrooms benefits from a PVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and an opaque PVC double glazed window to the side elevation, carpet flooring, a central heating radiator, coving to the ceiling, fitted sliding mirror fronted wardrobes, a range of fitted bedroom furniture and storage and a door to the en suite shower room.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
The modern en suite shower room comprises a three piece suite consisting of a low level WC, a vanity style wash hand basin and a double shower cubicle with a mains fed shower above. The room has tiled flooring and fully tiled walls, a central heating radiator, inset ceiling spotlights and an opaque PVC double glazed window to the side elevation.
BEDROOM TWO
3.8862m x 2.794m - 12'9" x 9'2"
The second of the double bedrooms is located to the front of the bungalow and has a large PVC double glazed picture window with stunning river views, carpet flooring, a central heating radiator and coving to the ceiling.
FAMILY BATHROOM
The well appointed modern family bathroom is located to the rear of the property and comprises a suite consisting of a low level WC, a floating wash hand basin and a panelled bath. The room has tiled flooring and fully tiled walls, a chrome heated towel rack, coving to the ceiling, a built in airing cupboard and an opaque PVC double glazed window to the rear elevation.
EXTERNAL - GARDEN
The property sits beautifully on a corner plot with off street parking leading to the double garage while to the rear there is a secluded, private garden with two patio areas and is ideal for entertaining and alfresco dining.
EXTERNAL - DOUBLE GARAGE
FLOOR PLAN
TENURE
The property is believed to be sold on a FREEHOLD basis.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
COUNCIL TAX BAND: E (APPROX £2693 PER YEAR 2022/2023).
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