St. Oswalds Drive, Durham, DH1

Situated at the head of a peaceful cul-de-sac on a substantial plot extending to just over a quarter of an acre, this impressive detached family home presents a rare opportunity for modernisation in a highly private and well-established setting.

Occupying a generous plot and surrounded by mature gardens, the property offers extensive and versatile accommodation throughout which does require cosmetic updating. The ground floor briefly comprises an entrance porch, welcoming hallway, cloakroom/WC, and a spacious dual-aspect lounge with feature fireplace incorporating an inset gas fire. Sliding patio doors open into a conservatory overlooking the front garden, while the additional reception space includes a dining room, family room and study, ideal for modern family living and home working.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of wall and base units, incorporating a gas hob with extractor above, separate electric double oven, under-counter fridge, and a breakfast bar for informal dining. A well-proportioned utility room provides further storage, a double drainer stainless steel sink unit, washing machine and tumble dryer, and direct access to the rear garden.

To the first floor, the generous landing leads to the principal bedroom, a particularly spacious dual-aspect room enjoying windows to both the front and side elevations, together with an en suite shower room. There are four further bedrooms, one of which benefits from fitted wardrobes and two useful storage cupboards in bedroom 5, along with a family bathroom fitted with a panelled bath and shower over and a large storage cupboard.

Externally, the property sits within beautifully established gardens, offering a high degree of privacy and screening from all sides. The grounds feature extensive lawns, mature shrubbery, trees and planted borders, while the rear garden enjoys a private, non-overlooked aspect with a paved patio area ideal for outdoor seating and entertaining. To the front, a block-paved driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to two garages, one has an electric up-and-over doors, while both benefit from light and power.

St Oswalds Drive is conveniently situated on the outskirts of the City Centre where there are a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available. It is a pleasant cul-de-sac within easy reach of the well respected Durham Johnston School and St Margarets School. St Oswalds Drive lies just off the A(167) Highway which provides good road links to both North and South making it ideally placed for commuting purposes.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

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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 (not 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 double 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.
There are TPO's on the beech and ash trees in the garden
Selective licencing area – no
Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction
Probate- The sale of the property is subject to obtaining probate
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.

The information has been obtained from the seller and, where appropriate, from publicly available or other relevant sources, and has been compiled in good faith. Information supplied by third parties or external sources may be subject to change.
J W Wood is not qualified to provide legal, surveying, structural or other specialist advice. Where any information requires legal or technical interpretation, or where any matter is of particular importance to your decision to purchase, you should seek appropriate verification from your conveyancer, surveyor or other suitably qualified professional before committing to significant expenditure.

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