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Dorset Avenue, Chester Le Street, DH3
JW Wood
3 Front Street Chester-le-Street DH3 3BQ
0191 388 7245
a.siddall@jww.co.uk
jww.co.uk
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This three-bedroom house occupies a good-sized plot with gardens to the front and rear. The back garden features a timber garage and double gates opening to an off-street parking area. The house has excellent bedroom sizes, making this an ideal family home. The layout comprises a hall, living room, kitchen, conservatory, shower room and wc, and three well proportioned first floor bedrooms. The specification includes gas central heating via radiators with a Worcester combination boiler, replacement uPVC double glazing and cavity wall insulation. There is no onward chain and a Freehold title.

This established residential location could hardly be more convenient for those seeking easy road access throughout the North East whilst having access to the local shops, schools and amenities in Birtley town centre. The A1M interchange is close and provides excellent road links to Durham City, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Chester-le-Street and Sunderland.

Agents Notes:

Tenure: Freehold

Covenants: Standard estate covenants affect the property. Details are contained within a Transfer dated 18th August 1986 from The Borough Council of Gateshead and referred to within the Land Registry Title Register, which are available for inspection.

Council Tax Band: A (Gateshead Council)

Conservation Area: No

Selective Licencing Area: Not Included. See https://www.durham.gov.uk/selectivelicensing 

Mains Services: Gas, Electricity, Water (vendor advises supply is not metered), Sewage

Broadband: Ultrafast fibre broadband is available in the postcode 1,000 mb/s. BT, Virgin Media, and Sky satellite/fibre TV are also available.

Mobile Coverage: Major networks provide mobile coverage.

Flood Risk: Rivers & Seas – No Risk; Surface Water – Very Low
Land Registry Title Plan
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Key Features
Property Type
Terraced
Bedrooms
3 Bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 Bathroom
Outside Space
Gardens Front & Rear
Parking
Off street parking
Key Details
Floor Area
839 ft2
78 m2
Plot Size
Council Tax
Band A
£1,719
Flood Risk
Rivers & Seas
Very low
Flood Risk
Surface Water
Very low
Surface Water Flood Risk
Unlike flooding from rivers, surface water flooding can happen many miles from a river, often in places that people wouldn’t expect because it’s a long way from a river or stream – it happens simply because there is nowhere else for the rainwater to go. Risk ratings are measured as:
High Risk - an area which has a chance of flooding of greater than 1 in 30 (3.3%) in any one year.
Medium Risk - an area which has a chance of flooding of greater than 1 in 100 (1.0%) in any one year.
Low Risk - an area which has a chance of flooding of greater than 1 in 1000 (0.1%) in any one year.
Very Low Risk - an area in which the risk is below 1 in 1000 (0.1%) in any one year
Conservation Area
No
Land Registry
Tenure
Freehold
Title Number
TY179945
Mobile, Broadband & TV
Estimated Broadband Speeds
Standard - 6 mbps
Superfast - 56 mbps
Ultrafast - 1000 mbps
Mobile Signal (based on calls indoors)
EE
O2
3 (Three)
Vodafone
Cable/Satellite TV Availability
BT:
Sky:
Virgin:
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The EPC report provides performance data to help you understand the property’s energy efficiency, and can also provide useful additional data regarding power outlets, glazing, hotwater and heating throughout the property.
EPC

Energy rating

C

Birtley, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3

Valid until 14.12.2034

Your energy rating is C(69) and your potential is B(84) A B C D E F G 92+ 81-91 69-80 55-68 39-54 21-38 1-20 Score Energy rating Current Potential 69 | C 84 | B
Additional EPC Data
Property Type: Mid-terrace house Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity
Walls Energy: Average Roof: Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Roof Energy: Good Window: Fully double glazed
Window Energy: Average Main Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Heating Energy: Good Main Heating Controls: Programmer, room thermostat and TRVs
Main Heating Controls Energy: Good Hot Water System: From main system
Hot Water Energy Efficiency: Good Lighting: Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets
Lighting Energy: Very good Floors: Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
Secondary Heating: Room heaters, mains gas Total Floor Area: 78 m2
Average price changes for DH3
Detached
+ 44.5%
Semi-Detached
+ 39.54%
Terraced
+ 34.24%
Flat
+ 26.09%
Education Level
Nursery
Primary
Secondary / College
Primary / Secondary
Pin Colour Key (Based on inspection body ratings)
Highest
Lowest
Not Rated
Independent
Bus Stops/Stations
Pin Name Distance
Barley Mow Estate 0.01 miles
Barley Mow Estate 0.03 miles
Durham Road - Dorset Ave 0.06 miles
Durham Road - York Road 0.08 miles
Norfolk Place 0.14 miles
Local Connections
Pin Name Distance
Felling (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 4.83 miles
Heworth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 4.8 miles
Pelaw (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) 4.97 miles
Ferry Terminals
Pin Name Distance
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal 9.06 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal 9.55 miles
National Rail Stations
Pin Name Distance
Station Road 1.96 miles
Chester-le-Street Rail Station 1.98 miles
Bullion Lane 2.01 miles
Trunk Roads/Motorways
Pin Name Distance
A1(M) J63 1.19 miles
A1(M) J64 0.83 miles
A1(M) J65 1.43 miles
A194(M) J1 2.33 miles
A194(M) J2 4.02 miles
Airports/Helipads
Pin Name Distance
Airport 11.93 miles
Teesside Airport 26.28 miles
Leeds Bradford Airport 70.25 miles
Irthington 49.06 miles
About JW Wood
JW Wood is the longest serving, family-owned estate agency in County Durham and has been successfully helping people move for over 100 years.

We operate from 6 prominent sales and lettings branches across County Durham and Darlington, with 7 further specialist departments. Our branches work together to ensure whatever your property needs, we make the process as smooth as possible.

Our independence allows us the freedom to offer a completely personal service, which alongside our unrivalled knowledge and industry knowhow, generates the best possible result for our clients.

We are a market leader across County Durham and have over the years been the recipients of several industry awards recognising the performance and dedication of our team.

Where other agents have come and gone, JW Wood has built its foundations on reputation and recommendation – taking particular pride in our attention to detail and customer service.
Adrian Siddall
Adrian was born in Yorkshire but moved to the Durham area in 1971. Having worked for several years at HM Land Registry in Durham, Adrian started his career in Estate Agency in 1988 and achieved a BSc Hons degree in Estate Management. He subsequently joined J W Wood in 1993, later becoming a Director of the firm. The majority of Adrian’s career has been spent in Chester le Street where he lives and with over thirty years’ experience within the property industry, he has seen the extensive development of housing in the area and the effects of rising and falling economies on the housing market. His knowledge of property and his pride in the local area means you can trust his advice and ensure you achieve the best possible price.
Testimonial 1
Great service! Lots of advice and guidance when putting the property on the market. Fantastic communication and regular updates right up to the point of sale.
Testimonial 2
Very friendly and professional team at JW Wood Chester le Street branch who did everything they could to sell my house and keep me up to date on a regular basis. Tracey and Chloe deserve a big thank you for getting me through the stressful process of selling my house. Great service. Well done.
Testimonial 3
Exceptional service from Tracy and team. I would highly recommend JW Wood Chester-le-Street. Very professional and extremely friendly. Thank you so much.
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