North Terrace, Crook, County Durham

Vickers & Barrass are pleased to offer for sale a 4 bedroom terrace house in need of partial modernisation with large gardens containing a potential development plot. The property is a hidden oasis in the centre of Crook. No chain and vacant possession.

LOCATION
Crook is a small market town located on the A690 west of Durham City, and north of Bishop Auckland. The town centre comprises of a wide selection of independent retailers and several high street chains including Aldi, Lidl, Greggs, Boots, TSB, The Co Operative Food Store as well as several public houses. Free car parking is available and a traditional market is held every Tuesday until around 2pm. Primary schools are available nearby with further education facilities at Bishop Auckland, Willington, Wolsingham and Durham.

DISTANCES (approximate)
Willington - 2 miles
Bishop Auckland - 5 miles
Wolsingham - 6 miles
Durham City Centre - 9 miles
Stanhope - 12 miles
Darlington - 19 miles
Newcastle City Centre - 27 miles
Corbridge - 27 miles
Hexham - 31 miles

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Porch
1.18m x 1.11m

Entrance Hall
3.54m x 1.17m
Entrance hallway with single panel radiator, central ceiling light.

Sitting Room
5.30m x 3.55m
Sitting Room containing Bay Window with central ceiling light, single panel radiator and an electric fire with tile surround.

Living Room
4.83m x 4.53m
Living Room containing stairs to first floor with 2 double panel radiators, fitted floor and wall units and a gas fire containing a back boiler.

Kitchen
4.31m x 2.16m
The kitchen is part of an extension fitted to the property approximately 7 years ago, with fitted wall and floor units, fitted Lamona oven, gas hobs and double panel gas radiator.

Rear Hallway
2.32m x 1.30m
Containing electric radiator and access directly into rear garden.

Bathroom
2.43m x 1.81m
Ground floor bathroom – this was a former wet room now containing a electric shower over bath, with WC, electric radiator and extractor fan.

Bedroom/Office
3.25m x 2.57m
Ground floor bedroom/office with double doors providing access directly into the garden, fitted wall and floor wardrobe units and double panel electric radiator.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing
2.99m x 0.75m
Rear landing with central loft hatch, smoke alarm and central ceiling light.

Bedroom 1
3.92m x 3.59m
Double bedroom containing single panel radiator, central ceiling light, fitted wall units and fitted wardrobe units.

Bathroom
4.50m x 1.76m
Bathroom with fitted bath, WC, pedestal sink and 2 airing cupboards, one containing the hot and cold water tanks and one acting as a general storage cupboard.

Bedroom 2
4.55m x 1.77m
Single bedroom with single panel radiator, central ceiling unit, wall lights and fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom 3
3.93m x 3.68m
Double bedroom containing double panel radiator and central ceiling light.

EXTERNAL

Front Garden
Located to the front of the property is a fully enclosed courtyard garden with well established flowerbeds and gravelled patio area. Access is available from the front to the rear of the property via a private ginnel.

Rear Garden
The whole property including the garden extends to approximately 0.06 hectares (0.15 acres).

The garden is fully enclosed and provides a hidden oasis which is unique for a town centre location. The garden consists of gravelled, lawned and patio areas.

Glass House
Timber framed and glazed structure.

Garage
The garage is accessed directly form Arthur Street. It has a single up and over door and is capable of housing 2 cars. It benefits from a concrete floor and electric with door access and steps up into the rear garden.

PRE APPLICATION PLANNING ENQUIRY
Due to the size of the garden the current owners submitted a pre application planning enquiry to Durham County Council, for the erection of 1 single storey dwelling within the garden. Reference PRE28/22/02006. No objections were raised to the principle of having 1 new dwelling on the site. Copies available upon request.

BOUNDARIES
The vendor will only sell such interest if any, as they have in the boundary walls to the property.

RIGHTS OF WAY
There are no known public rights of way running over the property.

MINES AND MINERALS
The mines and minerals are excepted and reserved.

TENURE
We are informed by the current vendors that the property is held freehold.

SERVICES
The property is served by mains electricity, mains water, mains gas and drainage systems.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
Council Tax Band B

COSTS
Each party is to bear their own costs.

VIEWING
Viewing is strictly by appointment only by contacting Vickers & Barrass, Darlington office.

WHAT 3 WORDS
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PARTICULAR NOTES
The particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, all or part of an offer or contract; all descriptions, dimensions, areas, references to condition and necessary consents for use and occupation and other details are given as a guide only and without responsibility. Any intending purchasers or lessees should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves, by inspection or otherwise, as to their accuracy.

No employee of Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property nor is any such representation or warranty given by the Vendors or the Lessors of this property.

Any offer for this property will be taken as an admission by the intending purchaser that they have relied solely upon their own personally verified information, inspection, and enquiries.

The photographs show only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs.

Where any reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given by Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors in good faith. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with the Local Planning authority into such matters.

The Vendors reserve the right to amalgamate, withdraw or exclude either of the lots shown at any time and to generally amend the particulars or method of sale.
The property is sold subject to reserve(s).

Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors reserve the right to sell privately without imposing a closing date and do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer.
The particulars have been prepared in accordance with the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations to give a fair overall view of the property.

NOTES
Particulars prepared - September 2022
Photographs taken - September 2022