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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · DH4 4SY
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**IDEAL FIRST TIME BUY OR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY**SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOME**THREE BEDROOMS**TWO RECEPTION ROOMS**POPULAR LOCATION** Pattinson Estate Agents are delighted to welcome to the market this semi-detached family home, which boasts three bedrooms and is situated in the popular area of The Crescent, Philadelphia.
The property is perfectly positioned within close proximity to local shops and other amenities, great public transport and major road links via the A19.
This family residence has the additional benefit of being walking distance to popular local schools, as well as begin a short dive to Elba Park, Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Sunderland And Durham City Centres.
This family residence is spacious throughout and briefly consists of:- Property entrance, lounge, dining room and kitchen.
To the first floor lies three bedrooms and a three piece bathroom, externally to the rear there is an open garden laid to lawn and to the front is a gated garden.
Please contact our Houghton branch to secure your viewing.
Council Tax Band: A Tenure: Freehold Entrance/Hallway Property entrance leading to the hallway, which gives access to the lounge and first floor staircase.
Living Room Lounge with laminate flooring, radiator, front and rear aspect double glazed windows.
Dining Room Separate dining area or reception room, double glazed window, double radiator and laminate flooring.
Kitchen Galley style kitchen benefiting from a range of upper and lower units with contrasting worksurfaces, a stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for a washing machine and space for free standing fridge and an external door leading to the front garden.
Bedroom One Double bedroom including radiator and rear aspect double glazed window.
Bedroom Two Double bedroom with laminate flooring, a storage cupboard, radiator and front aspect double glazed window.
Bedroom Three Third bedroom including carpet flooring, radiator and rear double glazed window.
Bathroom Three piece bathroom including panelled bath, sink basin and W/C, with tiled walls and vinyl flooring.
Value & comps
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