Bradley Hall is delighted to offer for sale this detached dwelling offering single storey living in arguably one of the best residential locations in this historic city.

Whilst the property requires some modernisation/redevelopment it occupies a superb, elevated position giving unparallel views toward the city as well as over the adjoining Flass Vale which is a beautiful and historic area of woodland that starts almost at the edge of Durham City and extends out to Durham Johnston School and the A167. It is an area of wilderness and contains much wildlife including foxes, many species of birds and a wide variety of flora. Whilst in the house it’s hard to believe you are only a short distance from the city centre as well as the Durham train station for locations further afield (less than 1km away)

The house itself sits on a sloping site which is set to lawns to the front and has matured boundaries with a delightful outlook over the vale. Steps lead from the driveway and lower integral garage to the external sun terrace and into the house itself. An entrance hallway provides access to dining area, lounge, garden room and kitchen with utility, to one side and to the other there are 3 bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities and a family bathroom with separate w/c, to the other.

Situated to the rear of Albert Street and Western hill, Valeside has always proved to be a popular residential location, not only because of its closeness to the city but also as a result of being close to both St Leonards RC school and Durham Johnston, both of which are extremely well respected.

Planning

Whilst the house provides a great opportunity in its own right the current owners have also gone to great expense in obtaining planning permission for a superb ‘grand design’ type of house which will further enhance the spectacular location and views over the city and vale. The successful buyer will receive the benefit of this permission and all associated surveys and plans to progress with the development.

We have included in the particulars a CGI of the finished design but in essence the proposal will create a contemporary design with the new house built in the same location as the existing and utilises a similar stepped floor design as the existing house to suit the site levels. It will be built over 3 levels defined as Lower Floor, Main Floor and Upper Floor.
The front door is on the lower floor, level with the driveway. The lower floor has the generous entrance space, a playroom and shower room.
From the lower hallway a staircase leads the upper level where most of the rooms are located. To the right of the stairs are the bedrooms. These include a master suite with walk-in closet and ensuite, 3 double bedrooms and a larger family bathroom. The reception rooms are to the right of the stars featuring an open plans kitchen, dining, family space and sperate living rooms. The reception rooms give access to a raised external deck.
There is also an upper floor with one further bedroom, a shower room and access to a rooftop terrace over the living room. In total the new house will provide 253sqm, 2723sqft of GIA.

Further information can be provided to any buyer who wishes to pursue this opportunity further rather than to simply refurbish the existing home.