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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · DH7 7PH
For saleReduced £20k (−22.2%) on 13 OctListed 130 days
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About
We are delighted to offer for sale this spacious mid-terraced home, arranged over three floors and benefiting from a rear garden, all conveniently located close to local village amenities.
The property provides well-proportioned accommodation throughout, featuring three reception rooms and two generous double bedrooms.
The layout briefly comprises an entrance porch leading into a sizeable lounge, with double doors opening into a dining room that flows seamlessly into a modern fitted kitchen.
An internal hallway provides access to a contemporary refitted family bathroom/WC and stairs to the first floor. From the dining room, a second internal hallway leads down to the lower ground level.
The lower ground floor offers a versatile additional reception room with patio doors opening onto the rear garden, along with a useful utility/storage room fitted with base units.
To the first floor are two well-sized double bedrooms, with the second bedroom enjoying distant rooftop views across open countryside. The property is offered for sale with no onward chain.
It is freehold and benefits from gas central heating via a combi boiler and double glazing throughout.
Cooks Cottages is ideally situated within easy reach of the village centre, where a range of local shops, schools, and amenities can be found.
More comprehensive shopping, leisure, and cultural facilities are available in Durham City Centre, approximately 3 miles away.
The property is also well placed for commuters, with excellent road links via the nearby A167 providing access both north and south.
Value & comps
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