21 Front Street, DL13 1BL

Showing subsidence related damage, the guide price of this property reflects its current condition.

4 bedroom semi-detached maisonette, located in the picturesque village of Wearhead. The maisonette is arranged over three floors (the ground floor shop does not belong to this property), providing flexible accommodation ideal for families or those who appreciate generous living space. Each of the four bedrooms offers ample room for furniture, while the main living areas benefit from large windows that fill the interior with natural light. The property requires a degree of updating, allowing the new owner to personalise the space to their own tastes and requirements. Please ensure you read all property notes in full before making any enquiries, as this property is not suitable for mortgage borrowing. Viewing bookings are being taken now, offering prospective buyers the chance to appreciate the potential on offer.

In brief, the accommodation comprises of a ground floor entrance hallway that provides access to a staircase that rises to the first floor. To the first floor, is a well-proportioned kitchen/diner, two double bedrooms, bathroom, storage room, and a staircase rising to the second floor. To the second floor, is a large living room, and two further bedrooms (one double).

The outside rear garden is accessed via a driveway positioned on the Southern side of the property. This driveway provides off-road parking for up to four vehicles and convenient pedestrian access to the rear garden. The expansive West-facing garden is a standout feature, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding hillsides and the passing river. While the garden currently requires clearance work, it presents a fantastic opportunity to create a bespoke outdoor area, with ample space for relaxing, dining, and entertaining guests against a stunning rural backdrop.

Method of Sale:

• Online Traditional Auction - BIDDING OPENING SOON
• Cash ONLY, the successful bidder will exchange contracts at the end of the auction and will be required to pay a non-refundable buyer fee of £6,000 including VAT via the auction platform, in addition to a 10% deposit towards the purchase via the sellers’ solicitor
• Completion must take place within 28 days of contract exchange
• Property details and legal documents can be viewed on the Weardale Property Agency website in the online auctions section
• Viewing bookings are now being taken
• All bidders must first register on the Weardale Property Agency website in the online auctions section
• All bids must be made via the Weardale Property Agency website

Disclaimer:

These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute part of an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of the seller or agent has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. We are obliged to conduct an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check on all buyers, this is a legal requirement, it’s an online process and doesn’t affect your credit score. We charge a fee for the AML check, which our Onboarding and Compliance Team will collect once a buyer has had an offer accepted on a property.

• The property would NOT be suitable for mortgage borrowing
• Leasehold
• The maisonette is arranged over three floors with an unused shop on the ground floor, which does not belong to the property

On 14 May 2019 Durham County Council closed the A689 public highway at Wearhead in the interests of safety after a large void had opened. The cause of the ground void was determined to relate to the collapse of a drainage culvert originally built to remove water from nearby mine workings. Due to the immediate nature of the ground collapse and its proximity to the property, a drainage survey of underground drainage services was undertaken. The drainage report established several defects and evidence of escaping water from defects to underground drains to the left of the property.

Drainage repair works, as recommended in the drainage report, were successfully completed in November 2019. A period of monitoring was carried out, and after January 2020, it was confirmed that the property was stable and able to receive superstructure repairs. It has since been reported that the property is beyond economic repair (due to the cost of repair work greatly exceeding the insurance limit) and in its current condition due to severe subsidence related damage. As a result, an insurance pay out has been made to the vendor, however no works have been undertaken. The buyer will be purchasing the property in its current condition, and the agreed value of the property including all the buildings and land upon the title deed site is £7,000.

Buyer Fees:

On winning the auction the following fees will be due:

• Buyer Auction Fee: £6,000 including VAT - this will be collected via the auction platform immediately
• Deposit: 10% of the sale price - this will be payable to the sellers' Solicitors within 24 hours