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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · NE40 4XL
Sold STCListed 159 days
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About
Available with no onward chain, this semi-detached bungalow will no doubt appeal to older buyers or those looking for single-storey living, and is nicely situated within this popular residential estate in Crawcrook.
The bungalow has undergone some recent refurbishment - since 2025 - including the fitting of a new kitchen, shower room, new carpets and decor throughout, and a Baxi combi.
boiler (fitted in December 2025, with remaining warranty).
The accommodation comprises: an entrance porch to the front, into the entrance lobby, leading straight into the fitted kitchen, which has contemporary units, worktops, integrated electric oven, induction hob with extractor over and a slimline dishwasher, and side door to/from the driveway, allowing easy access to the garage.
Also off the lobby is the lounge, which has a bow window to the front and a rear door through to the inner hallway, where there is a storage cupboard housing the combi.
boiler, a hatch to the loft space and access to the bedrooms and the shower room.
The main bedroom has fitted wardrobes along the far wall and overlooks the rear garden, with the smaller adjacent bedroom also sharing a similar outlook.
The shower room is fitted with modern white suite including a walk-in shower cubicle with dual-head mains-fed shower, a wash basin in vanity unit and a W.C.
The walls are panelled with waterproof panels.
Externally, there is an attractive stone-chipped front garden with flowering shrubs and plants, alongside the printed concrete driveway, that provides access to the attached garage, which has an electric roller door (with remote fob), light and electric sockets.
There is a gate to a path, beside the garage, that leads around to the spacious rear garden, which has a patio area, a lawn and well-stocked beds and borders, with stone-chipped areas and a greenhouse.
The solar panels were fitted by previous owners, to the south-facing front elevation, and provide the benefit of free use of the electricity they generate.
There may also be an income for unused units that are sent to the National Grid; we await confirmation and further information regarding this. The panels are owned, not leased.
Location - Moss Crescent in situated within the popular Kepier Chare estate in Crawcrook, a well-regarded and well-connected residential location offering convenient access to a range of local amenities and transport links and to the nearby villages of Crawcrook and Ryton.
Crawcrook village centre provides shops, schools, healthcare facilities, and leisure amenities, all within easy reach, while nearby Ryton and Blaydon offer further retail and services.
Road connections provide links to the other surrounding villages and towns with the A695 close by - a direct route to the west and the Tyne Valley (Prudhoe, Stocksfield, Corbridge and Hexham) and the east, Newcastle city centre, MetroCentre and access to the A1.
Regular bus services operate through Crawcrook, offering frequent links to Newcastle, Gateshead, and surrounding villages, making the area ideal for commuters and families alike.
There are train stations in nearby Wylam, Blaydon and Prudhoe, along the Carlisle to Newcastle line. There are several popular walks and cycle routes in the area, including along the Tyne Valley.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view.
POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details.
A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. CRA260201/2
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