Forster Avenue, Sherburn Village, Durham, DH6

Taking Bids Now - For sale by auction

This is a rare opportunity of a two detached properties with plenty of oppotunities. The development unit has fantastic possibilites and is currently at first fix stage and could be used for a multitude of different uses, including home office, teenage annex to name but a couple. There is an the bonus of a standard three bedroom semi detached house.

The main house is a good sized three bedroomed semi detached property which has been modernised by our clients and has accommodation comprising: entrance hallway, double aspect lounge with media wall and French doors to the rear garden, downstairs shower room with low level wc and walk in shower cubicle, L' shaped kitchen/diner with a modern range of floor and wall units with an electric hob with extractor fan over and separate electric oven and microwave, French doors giving access to the rear garden. To the first floor there are three bedrooms, all of which have fitted wardrobes. There is a refurbished bathroom with a suite comprising low level wc, wash hand basin with cupboards under and panelled bath with mains fed wall mounted shower over. Externally there is a low maintenance garden to the rear of the property, there is composite decking which is under a southern terraced roof and a lower part is astro turfed for easy maintenance, all of the garden is enclosed with fencing.

The annex to the rear is currently at first fix stage but is water tight. It has the potential for accommodation on two floors, the main area is measuring 25'9" x 16' on both floors and there is a staircase to access the first floor. The first floor has some great views to the front and there are three Velux windows.

Forster Avenue is in close proximity to the local neighbourhood shops and schools which are available within Sherburn Village itself with a more comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available within Durham City Centre which lies approximately 3 miles away. It is also well placed for commuting purposes lying within approximately 2 miles of the A690 Highway and A1M Motorway Interchange at Carrville.

Details of the annex can be viewed on Durham County Councils planning portal reference :

DM/19/02398/FPA
DM/22/01892/VOC

The planning does state :

The annex hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as 28 Forster Avenue. It shall not be occupied as a separate unit of residential accommodation.


Agents Notes:
Freehold.
Council Tax Band - A
Fibre broadband available to the postcode, no cable available, mobile phone coverage by O2, EE & Vodafone.
Official flood risk - Rivers & seas - very low, surface water - very low.

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