Property description
An ideal investment opportunity - this pair of self-contained one-bedroom flats are available on a single freehold title and would suit cash purchasers only. The ground floor flat is currently tenanted at £300 PCM, while the first-floor flat is vacant, offering immediate potential for dual income or owner occupation.
The ground floor flat includes a hallway, lounge, bedroom, shower room/WC, and two kitchen areas. The first-floor flat has its own private entrance, leading to a landing, lounge, kitchen/diner, utility room, bedroom, and shower room/WC.
Both flats benefit from gas combi central heating, uPVC double glazing, and share a rear yard. Each property falls within Council Tax Band A and the property is freehold. EPC ratings Flat 21 C (72), Flat 21a (E (54). The properties fall within a Selective Licence Zone.
This property presents a great buy-to-let opportunity within easy reach of local shops, transport links, and amenities in South Moor and Stanley.
FLAT 21
HALLWAY & KITCHEN AREA uPVC double glazed entrance door with matching window over, kitchen area with base units and laminate worktops, single radiator, storage cupboard and door leading to the lounge and shower room/WC.
SHOWER ROOM/WC 6' 6" x 4' 9" (2.00m x 1.46m) Glazed cubicle with electric shower and tiled splash-backs. Pedestal wash basin, WC, extractor and and a double radiator.
LOUNGE 13' 6" x 13' 2" (4.12m x 4.03m) Laminate flooring, double radiator, storage cupboard, uPVC double glazed window, double radiator and doors leading to the bedroom and rear kitchen/utility.
BEDROOM (TO THE FRONT) 13' 3" x 8' 8" (4.04m x 2.65m) uPVC double glazed window and a double radiator.
KITCHEN/UTILITY 6' 7" x 4' 8" (2.03m x 1.44m) Laminate worktop, tiled splash-back, stainless steel sink, wall mounted gas combi central heating boiler, plumbed for a washing machine, uPVC double glazed window and a double glazed exit door to the yard.
FLAT 21A
HALL AND STAIRS Double glazed entrance door, stairs lead to the main accommodation,
LANDING 7' 0" x 7' 5" (2.15m x 2.28m) Single radiator, hard-wired smoke alarm, loft access hatch and doors leading to the bedroom, lounge, kitchen/diner and shower room/WC.
LOUNGE 13' 9" x 9' 7" (4.20m x 2.93m) uPVC double glazed window and a single radiator.
BEDROOM (TO THE FRONT) 10' 0" x 7' 1" (3.05m x 2.18m) uPVC double glazed window and a single radiator.
KITCHEN/DINER 13' 9" x 10' 9" (4.20m x 3.29m) A white kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units with contrasting laminate worktops and tiled splash-backs. Integrated electric oven/grill, halogen hob with extractor canopy over, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, single radiator, uPVC double glazed window, telephone point and a doorway to the utility room.
UTILITY ROOM 6' 6" x 4' 8" (2.00m x 1.44m) Base unit with laminate worktop and tiled splash-back, plumbed for a washing machine, wall mounted gas combi central heating boiler, single radiator and a uPVC double glazed window.
EXTERNAL Yard to the rear shared between the two flats.
HEATING Both flats have separate gas fired central heating systems via combination boilers and radiators.
GLAZING uPVC double glazing installed.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY Flat 21 EPC rating C (72). Flat 21a EPC rating E (54). Please note that flat 21a has had a gas combi central heating boiler installed sine the production of the EPC. Please speak to a member of staff for a copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate.
COUNCIL TAX Both flats are in Council Tax band A.
TENURE We understand that the property is freehold. We would recommend that any purchaser has this confirmed by their legal advisor.
UTILITIES The property is connected with a mains gas, water and electricity supply and is connected to the mains drainage.
MINING The property is located within a former mining area.
BROADBAND SPEEDS According to Ofcom the following broadband speeds are available. We would recommend contacting a supplier to get the most accurate and up to date data.
Broadband (estimated speeds)
Standard 12 mbps
Super-fast 80 mbps
Ultra-fast 10000 mbps
MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE According to Ofcom based on customers' experience in the DH9 area, below shows the chance of being able to stream video, make a video call, or quickly download a web-page with images to your phone when you have coverage. It's the likelihood of you being able to get this performance within the postal district depending on the network you are using. Performance scores should be considered as a guide since there can be local variations.
O2 (80%), Vodaphone (71%), EE (68%), Three (62%).
SELECTIVE LICENCE Please note that this property falls within the Local Authority Selective Licensing zone where a Landlord is required to register the property with the council every five years. Charges apply. Please visit www.durham.gov.uk/selectivelicensing for further information.
PARKING On-street parking available.
VIEWINGS To arrange a viewing please contact the office.
MAKING AN OFFER Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. Under New Money Laundering Regulations we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.
MORTGAGE ADVICE You may find it difficult to gain finance to purchase as lenders tend not to loan on properties where there are two flats on one title.
AGENTS NOTE Whilst we endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, they should not be relied on as a statement or representations of fact, and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The owner does not make or give, nor do we or our employees have authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property. We have not checked or tested any appliances mentioned (including heating systems or electrical fittings) therefore working order cannot be confirmed. All measurements are given to the nearest 5cm.
Floor area : 87.20 sq m
Property age : Edwardian (1901 - 1910)
