Detached house for sale in Dickens Wynd, Merryoaks, Durham DH1

Buying this property with a Home for Life Plan discount.

This property is offered at a reduced price for people aged over 60 through Homewise's Home for Life Plan. Through the Home for Life Plan, anyone aged over sixty can purchase a lifetime lease on this property which discounts the price from its full market value. The size of the discount you are entitled to depends on your age, personal circumstances and property criteria and could be anywhere between 8.5% and 59% from the property’s full market value. The above price is for guidance only. It’s based on our average discount and would be the estimated price payable by a 69-year-old single male. As such, the price you would pay could be higher or lower than this figure.

For more information or a personalised quote, just give us a call. Alternatively, if you are under 60 or would like to purchase this property without a Home for Life Plan at its full market price of £500,000, please contact J W Wood.

Property description

This ideal family home is situated at the entrance to this very popular cul-de-sac in Merryoaks, on the outskirts of the city centre within the Durham Johnston School Catchment area.

The property has the benefit of a double garage, a gated driveway, a conservatory, uPVC double gazing and gas central heating with combination boiler. The accommodation has been improved by the current owners with a fully fitted kitchen and modern bathrooms fitted. It comprises, on the ground floor, an entrance porch, hallway, a cloakroom w.c., a large lounge with patio doors to the conservatory, kitchen, a useful utility room and a dining room which is open plan to a study. On the first floor there are four bedrooms (bedroom one has a dressing room and an en-suite) there is also a family bathroom w.c. There are pleasant gardens to front, side and rear with lawns, trees, shrubs and patio area.

Dickens Wynd is well positioned within the well established and ever popular area of Merryoaks which lies just over 1 mile from Durham City Centre where there are comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available. It is adjacent to the A(167) Highway which provides good road links to both North and South and within easy reach of the Durham Johnston School, St Margaret's School, Nevilles Cross School and the Girl's High School.

Agent notes:
Council tax band F.
Mains Electricity, water and sewerage.
Fibre broadband available to the postcode, no cable available, mobile phone coverage by O2 & Vodafone.
Official flood risk - Rivers & seas - very low, surface water - very low.

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Suitable as a retirement home.