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Can I apply to buy my home under Right to Buy?

Tenants who have been with Livin since before the transfer from Sedgefield Council in 2009 may have the “Preserved Right to Buy” their property. Full details of the scheme are available on the Government Right to Buy website. If you are thinking of applying, please contact us.

Can I apply to buy my home under Right to Acquire?

If you have been a tenant for 3 or more years you may have the right to buy your property under the Right to Acquire scheme. Full details of the scheme are available on the Government Right to Acquire website. If you are thinking of applying, please contact us.

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Rowan Avenue, Shildon

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£100.47 (pw)

1 Rent Bungalow Water rates included Flat floor shower

We are delighted to offer to the rental market this one bedroom bungalow in Jubilee Fields Estate, Shildon.

This property is close to local amenities including primary and secondary schools, shops, community centre and transport links such as bus routes and local train station providing excellent links to the larger nearby towns of, Bishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe and Darlington.

In brief the bungalow comprises of an entrance hall, one good sized bedroom, fitted kitchen, wet room bathroom with modern fittings and a good sized living room.

Entrance Hall

Entrance hall leading to all ground floor rooms

Living Room

Spacious and bright living room

Kitchen

The kitchen consists of a range of wall and base units, with work surfaces and sink drainer unit along with plenty of space for appliances

Bedroom 1

A good size room which provides ample space for a double bed and other furniture

Bathroom

The bathroom is a wet room with an electric shower, WC and wash hand basin

External

Externally there is an open plan garden

EPC Rating - C

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To bid on this property, please register and apply on our partner site Durham Key Options.

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