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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · DL1 5JS
Under offerListed 125 days
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About
Overlooking the water and having ease of convenience to Darlington's town centre, train station and the historic South Park the property at Victoria Embankment is a characterful Three Bedroomed period property boasting generous accommodation throughout.
Having been a much loved home of the current vendors it is now available for sale with no onward chain and will make a wonderful home for a number of buyers.
The location has been ideal for access to a host of amenities and local schooling along with rail and road links.
The accommodation is set across three floors, with two spacious reception rooms and a good sized kitchen and a garden room extension.
To the first floor there are four well proportioned bedrooms all serviced by a family bathroom/WC. The attic space is easily accessible and is boarded.
Externally the forecourt is enclosed by traditional wrought iron railings whilst the courtyard to the rear is a pretty space with water tap and a single gate for access to the rear service lane.
The property also benefits from a cellar providing useful storage. The property is double glazed and warmed by gas central heating. Many original features remain adding period charm.
TENURE: Freehold COUNCIL TAX: Entrance Vestibule - The wooden entrance door opens into the vestibule where you are welcomed by the original Minton tiled floor.
An internal door opens into the reception hallway. Reception Hallway - The original balustrade staircase leads to the first floor and the hallway leads to the lounge, dining room and kitchen.
The ornate cornice is a pretty feature. Lounge - 4.85 x 4.28 (15'10" x 14'0") - A welcoming reception room with a walk in bay window to the front aspect.
There is a cast fireplace to the chimney breast making a focal point for the room.
Dining Room - 4.09 x 3.55 (13'5" x 11'7") - A second good sized reception room, again with a lovely cast fireplace and original 'lincrusta' adding period character.
Kitchen - 6.54 x 2.44 (21'5" x 8'0") - The kitchen has been well planned and comprises an ample range of wall, floor and drawer cabinets with a breakfast bar for informal dining.
There is a window to the side aspect and the room is open plan to the garden room.
Garden Room - 2.91 x 2.08 (9'6" x 6'9") - A pleasant space enhancing the ground floor accommodation further, UPVC frame with French doors leading to the rear courtyard.
First Floor - Landing - The landing leads to all three bedrooms to the this floor and the bathroom/WC. There is also a staircase leading up to the attic.
Bedroom One - 4.89 x 3.67 (16'0" x 12'0") - The principal bedroom of the home is a generous double room with a walk in bay window to the front aspect overlooking trees and the waterway to the South Park.
Bedroom Two - 4.03 x 3.06 (13'2" x 10'0") - A second double bedroom this time overlooking the rear aspect.
Bedroom Three - 3.13 x 2.08 (10'3" x 6'9") - The third bedroom over looks the front and is currently used as a dressing room. Bathroom/Wc - A large family bathroom with bath, handbasin and WC.
There is a separate shower with electric shower. Attic - 5.48 x 4.49 (17'11" x 14'8") - Staircase for ease of access and boarded for convenience with a velux window to the front aspect.
Externally - The forecourt is enclosed by wrought iron railings and the courtyard to the back is paved with a single gate for access to the service lane.
Value & comps
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