3 bed bungalow to rent

Oakham Drive, Durham DH1

Summary

This newly renovated, delightful 3-bedroom bungalow located in the sought-after area of Belmont, Durham boasts immense character and charm throughout.

As you step into the property you are met with one level living, this residential property showcases expert layout design, ensuring easy accessibility and convenience without compromising on luxury and style.

The lounge serves as the perfect hub for entertaining guests, flooded with natural light from the large windows and access to garden via the french doors. From the lounge sits a lovley garden room with a wrap around window perfect for unwinding after a long day. This versitile area is ideal for those who dont want to compromise on living space!

An upgraded newly fitted kitchen stylishly designed with an eye-level oven and microwave for convenience, hob with modern extractor and sink with modern fittings which overlooks the window to the rear garden. Stunning contrasting worktops offer plentiful space and with the beautiful parquet flooring, its a room you will enjoy cooking in. The kitchen also benefits from an external door which exits to the rear garden.

The bathroom really does give this home the stylish finish that would compete with any new build home! It exudes modern sophistication, fitted with high-quality fixtures including a p-shape bath with shower over, vanity unit with handbasin and WC, it is tiled throught, finished to the highest standard.

The accommodation features three well-proportioned bedrooms, ideal for versitile useage or as guestrooms.

Externally, to the rear, you will find a landscaped garden laid with lawn and shrubs, with a patio area, the perfect suntrap for summer barbecues or a cup of tea on a chilly Sunday morning.
The private drive offers ample space for secure parking.

The property is conveniently situated just a stroll away from the high street or nearby retail park where there is an abundance of shopping facilities, restaurants and sports centres. Its location is particularly advantageous for individuals who commute via the A690 or the A1(m). With regular city-bound bus services and the nearby Park and Ride Carrville hub, daily travel to the city centre is effortless.

In close proximity to the property, there are multiple educational options for children from ages 4-16. All of which are situated within half a mile of the property, proving for this location to be an excellent choice for families.

Call Pattinson Durham to arrange your viewing!

Tenant Referencing Criteria:

Pattinson will undertake referencing checks on all applicants over the age of 18 wishing to move into a rental property. As part of this process, we will undertake:
- A credit check to ensure each applicant does not have any adverse credit such as CCJs (County Court Judgements).
- An affordability assessment to ensure applicant's income will sufficiently cover the rental payments.
- To pass the affordability check, each applicant's gross annual basic income (including benefits and pensions) must be at least 30 times the monthly rental amount (36 times for Ellinson properties). Eg If the rent is 500 pcm, applicants would need to earn 15,000 as an annual pension or basic salary (excluding commission/bonus) before tax or other deductions were made.
- Each applicant's affordability is assessed individually against the criteria. However, couples who have previously co-habited, are married or are in a civil partnership will have their incomes combined and assessed jointly.
- Self- will require an accountant's reference and should have accounts for a minimum of two years.
- Employment checks to confirm your start date, salary and if your position is permanent.
- Homeownership checks (only if you are a homeowner) confirming your mortgage payments are up to date.
- A Landlord reference (if you are currently residing in rented accommodation) confirming you have abided by the terms of the lease. This will check that the rent was paid on time and in full, there was no antisocial behaviour and the property was looked after in an appropriate manner.
- Right to rent' id checks.

Applicants (including those that are students, are unemployed, receive housing benefit or Universal Credit) that don't have a gross annual basic income (excluding commission/bonus) of 30 times the monthly rent, have adverse credit, have not been in their current employment for 6 months or it is not a permanent position will require A homeowner guarantor.

Council Tax Band: C
Deposit: 1,025.00
Length Of Tenancy: 6 months

Living Room (5.94m x 3.19m)

Window To Front, Doors To Garden

Garden Room (3.13m x 2.12m)

Wrap around window, Radiator

Kitchen (3.16m x 2.34m)

Mix of Wall and Base Units, Window To Garden, Door To Garden, Sink

Bathroom (2.34m x 2.02m)

Bath With Shower Over, W/C, Sink Basin

Bedroom 1 (3.37m x 2.51m)

Window To Garden, Radiator

Bedroom 2 (3.04m x 2.44m)

Window To Front, Radiator

Bedroom 3 (3.86m x 3.40m)

Window To Front, Radiator