Summary - Bishops Gate, Durham, DH1 DH1 4JU
4 bed 3 bath Detached
Contemporary four-bed family home on an exclusive Durham development, close to city amenities and top schools.
Built 2013 to high specification with flexible half-level layout
Large open-plan kitchen/dining/living with island and French doors
Double garage plus driveway parking for 2–3 cars
Four bedrooms, three bath/shower rooms including en-suite
Private landscaped, low-maintenance rear garden
Underfloor heating, mains gas boiler and additional wood burner
Buyer pays fair share for private road upkeep; covenants apply
Located in coal mining reporting area; recommended further searches
Set within a small, exclusive development of eight homes, this spacious detached property offers adaptable family living across several half levels. Built in 2013 to a high specification, the house features a large open-plan kitchen/dining/living area with island and French doors to a private, low-maintenance rear garden. The layout includes a formal dining room, generous lounge with study access, four bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms, including an en-suite and a self-contained suite with its own shower room and reading/study area.
Practical comforts include a double garage, driveway parking for 2–3 cars, mains gas central heating with underfloor heating, double glazing, and a wood burner in the living space. The property is well placed for families: walking distance to Durham city centre, bus and rail stations, hospital, County Hall and a range of well-regarded schools including Durham Johnston Comprehensive.
Buyers should note a few material points: there is an obligation to contribute a fair share for the upkeep of the private access road; the property lies within a coal mining reporting area and prospective purchasers should carry out further searches; council tax is in the higher band G and local crime levels are reported as high. There are also covenants on the title and a tree preservation order affecting a side tree.
Overall this is a generous, modern family home in a highly sought-after part of Durham city, offering contemporary fixtures and flexible living spaces. It will suit buyers seeking easy access to city amenities and strong school options, though purchasers should allow for ongoing road maintenance contributions and complete recommended searches and surveys prior to exchange.
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