Summary - 96 MIDDLEHAM CLOSE OUSTON CHESTER LE STREET DH2 1TB
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Compact, updated home with extension potential and garage near good schools.
- Three bedrooms, living room and full-width kitchen/diner with French doors
- Garage in nearby block plus front lawn and landscaped rear garden
- New Ideal Logic combi boiler fitted 2023; uPVC double glazing
- Cul-de-sac location overlooking a communal green
- Planning permission granted for rear extension in 2019
- Leasehold with ~49–50 years remaining; lenders may refuse mortgages
- Ground rent £25 pa; vendor pursuing freehold purchase (verify status)
- Property in coal mining reporting area; recommend further searches
Set on a quiet cul-de-sac and overlooking a small green, this three-bedroom mid-link house is a compact, well‑placed home for first-time buyers or young families. The layout includes a full-width kitchen/dining room with French doors to a landscaped rear garden, a separate living room, and a garage in a nearby block for secure parking or storage.
Practical updates include a replacement Ideal Logic combi boiler installed in 2023 and uPVC double glazing. The property has planning permission previously granted for a rear extension (2019), offering clear scope to increase living space subject to consents. Local shops, good primary and secondary schools, and transport links to Chester-le-Street, Gateshead and Newcastle are all within easy reach.
Important note: the property is leasehold with around 49–50 years remaining. This short unexpired term is the defining issue — many mortgage lenders may refuse to lend unless the lease is extended or the buyer can fund a purchase without standard mortgage lending. Ground rent is low at £25 per year and the vendor is reportedly in the process of purchasing the freehold, but buyers should seek legal and mortgage advice and verify lease details before committing.
Other practical points: the house sits in a low-crime, affluent area with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. It was constructed in the late 1960s/early 1970s and has cavity walls (assumed uninsulated) — a survey is recommended to check energy and structural details. Coal mining reporting area status means additional searches may be advisable.
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