3 Bed Detached House For Sale
Wearside Drive, Durham
DH1 1LE
Added 15 Aug 2025
Property Details
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
3
Location
DH1
Description
Whilst requiring modernisation, this semi-detached property offers a fantastic opportunity for those looking for a central Durham home. Situated in the popular Sands estate, a short distance from the river Wear, with its beautiful scenic walks. The property is accessed from the front into a porch, and briefly comprises an inner hallway, open plan lounge and dining room, a fitted kitchen, a utility space with storage cupboards, and a useful downstairs W/C. On the first floor, there are two double bedrooms, a third single bedroom, and a family shower room. In addition, the property has a very useful cellar which is accessed from the rear garden. With the correct permission and building regulations, this cellar could be repurposed and could provide many functions. The rear garden is well stocked with mature planting, has a paved patio, a lawn, and a small pond. The front garden is again well-stocked and mature, with borders for planting. A block-paved driveway provides off-street parking and access to the single attached garage. The property is gas centrally heated and is mainly double-glazed.
Wearside Drive is a popular and sought-after residential area situated within easy walking distance of the immediate city centre with its comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities and amenities. It is also adjacent to the banks of the River Wear with picturesque country walks and within a few minutes' drive of the A(690) Durham to Sunderland Highway, which also offers access to the A1(M) Motorway Interchange at Carrville, making it well placed for commuting purposes.
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 – C
Tenure – Freehold
PART B
Property Type – Semi-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 (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- Garage & Driveway. On Street Parking with Paid Permit.
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 Durham City Conservation Area
Rights & Easements- None
Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very Low / Surface water: Very Low
Coastal Erosion – N/A
Protected Trees - NA
Planning Permission: None
Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility
Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required.
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.
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