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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · DH6 3ED
For saleListed 95 days
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About
Situated in the sought after village of Thornley, East Lea is an attractive three bedroom semi detached family home occupying a generous plot with open field views to the rear.
Offering spacious and well presented accommodation throughout, this property is perfectly suited to growing families, first time buyers and those looking to enjoy a peaceful semi-rural setting while remaining within easy reach of local amenities and transport links.
To the front of the property is a double driveway providing ample off-road parking, alongside a paved garden area.
Additionally there is access to a useful outhouse which benefits from both power and lighting, making it ideal for storage, a workshop or hobby space.
The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hall featuring a useful storage cupboard and staircase rising to the first floor landing.
The bright and spacious living room is positioned to the front elevation and enjoys a bay window which allows plenty of natural light to flood the room.
The living room flows seamlessly into the dining area, creating an excellent space for both everyday family living and entertaining guests.
The dining room overlooks the rear garden and benefits from patio doors which open directly onto the outdoor space, bringing the outside in during the warmer months.
The kitchen is located to the rear of the property and offers direct access to the side elevation through a uPVC door, providing convenience for day-to-day living and access to the garden.
To the first floor, the landing provides access to the loft space and leads to three well-proportioned bedrooms.
There are two generous double bedrooms and a comfortable single bedroom, with the accommodation further enhanced by fitted wardrobes and a useful storage cupboard, providing excellent storage solutions.
Externally, the rear garden is a particular highlight of the property.
Generous in size and enjoying an open aspect overlooking neighbouring fields, the garden is predominantly laid to lawn with paved seating areas, mature planted borders and a garden shed.
A rear gate provides direct access onto the fields beyond, creating a wonderful setting for those who enjoy countryside walks and outdoor living.
Combining spacious accommodation, excellent outdoor space, practical storage and delightful open views to the rear, this charming home offers an excellent opportunity to purchase a family property in a desirable village location.
Hall 3.429m x 1.8288m - 11'3” x 6'0” UPVC Door, storage cupboard, radiator, double glazed window to the side elevation, stairs leading to the first floor landing Living Room 3.9878m x 3.81m - 13'1” x 12'6” Double glazed bay window to the front elevation, electric fire, radiator Dining Room 2.9464m x 2.6924m - 9'8” x 8'10” Patio doors to the rear garden, radiator Kitchen 3.175m x 2.667m - 10'5” x 8'9” Fitted with a range of wall and base units with complementing work surfaces, splashback tiling, electric hob, double electric oven, extractor hood, stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, space for fridge/freezer, space for washing machine, double glazed window to the rear elevation, upvc door to the side elevation Landing Double glazed window to the side elevation, loft access Bedroom One 3.7338m x 3.4798m - 12'3” x 11'5” Double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator Bedroom Two 3.8608m x 2.9972m - 12'8” x 9'10” Double glazed window to the rear elevation, fitted wardrobes, radiator Bedroom Three 2.3876m x 2.1082m - 7'10” x 6'11” Double glazed window to the front elevation, fitted wardrobes, storage cupboard, radiator Bathroom 2.3876m x 1.6764m - 7'10” x 5'6” Fitted with a 3 piece suite comprising of; Bath with overhead shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w/c, radiator, double glazed windows to both the side and rear elevation Outside To the front of the property is a double driveway providing ample off-road parking, alongside a paved garden area.
Additionally there is access to a useful outhouse which benefits from both power and lighting, making it ideal for storage, a workshop or hobby space.
The rear garden is a particular highlight of the property.
Generous in size and enjoying an open aspect overlooking neighbouring fields, the garden is predominantly laid to lawn with paved seating areas, mature planted borders and a garden shed.
A rear gate provides direct access onto the fields beyond, creating a wonderful setting for those who enjoy countryside walks and outdoor living.
Value & comps
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About 56, East Lea, Durham
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