High West Road, Crook, County Durham, DL15

For Sale by Online Auction
30th April 2025 - 10am Start - Bidding commences 24 hours prior

OPTION TWO – On the fall of the electronic gavel or acceptance of an offer by the seller, the buyer shall pay a £3,000 non-refundable deposit to The Agents Property Auction Limited and sign a Memorandum of Sale stating exchange of contracts will occur within 28 days of their solicitor receiving the contract pack and completion in a further 14 days -


Offered to the market with no onward chain, this detached dormer bungalow, which sits on a south facing plot with fine views for miles over the town of Crook, will make a fine home.

Whilst it requires some modernisation and cosmetic updating, it has plenty space, gas central heating, UPVC Double glazing, ample off street parking and a generous back garden. A relatively unique feature of this property is the lift which goes from the living room, directly up through the ceiling into the bedroom above - ideal for anyone with mobility issues.

The accommodation comprises of a wide entrance hallway with stairs rising to the first floor with wooden flooring, a kitchen/dining room with space for dining table, two double bedrooms - both with fitted wardrobes, a shower room/wc and a good sized living room with picture window to truly maximise the views. The living room has sliding patio doors that lead into the garden. There is a utility room and a store for keeping gardening equipment etc in.

On the first floor there is a further double bedroom with fitted cupboards and views over the garden and town and bathroom with a four peice suite comprising of bath, shower, toilet and sink a large store cupboard.

Externally, to the front of the property, there is a block paved driveway providing ample parking, whilst at the rear there is a patio which in turn leads down to the garden which is currently set up with grassed areas, mature borders and trees which attract wildlife.

High West road is a mature residential area on the outskirts of Crook. A wealth of amenities, schools, leisure facilities, large shops, supermarkets food outlets and restaurants can be found in town. The A68 highway is located a short distance away so swift connections to other regional towns are close at hand.


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 – D
Asking Price – £225,000
Tenure – Freehold

PART B
Property Type – Detached Dormer Bungalow
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
Electricity supply – Mains
Water Supply - Mains
Sewerage – Mains
Heating - Mains gas fired boiler with radiators
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website -

Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website –
Parking: 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 - some restrictive covenants apply - a list is available for inspection
Rights & Easements- Some rights and easements are noted on the title for the property - this is available for inspection on request
Flood risk – Very low
Coastal Erosion - NA
Protected Trees – NO
Conservation area – NO
Planning Permission – Yes - Residential development of the field just up the road - for more information on this please visit durham.gov.uk/online planning and use the reference number DM/19/02852/FPA
Accessibility – The property has a lft fitted for accessibility
Mining Area – Historical mining area
Selective License Area – NO

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.

Disclaimer 1
None of the services have been tested.
Measurements, where given, are approximate and for descriptive purposes only. Boundaries cannot be guaranteed and must be checked by solicitors prior to exchanging contracts. The details are provided in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and
do not constitute any part of a contract. No member of staff has any authority to make or give representation or warranty in relation to this property. For sale by auction see

Disclaimer 2
Each auction property is offered at a guide price and is also subject to a reserve price. The guide price is the level where the bidding will commence. The reserve price is the sellers minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price, which may be up to 10% higher than the guide price, is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction. The successful buyer pays a £2000+vat (total £2400) Auction Administration Fee. At your request we can refer you to a North East based Solicitor from our panel. It is your decision whether you choose to deal with them, should you decide to use them you should know that we would receive a referral fee of £120 including VAT from them for the recommendation.

Disclaimer 3
Details of the tenure will be available in the legal pack, however we recommend all potential buyers take legal advice and satisfy their requirements prior to purchase.