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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · DH5 8NP
For saleReduced £5k (−2.8%) on 22 OctListed 76 days
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Summary **semi-detached family home**three bedrooms***two reception rooms**garage & driveway**front & rear gardens**sought after location** Pattinson Estate Agents are delighted to present to the market this impressive three bed semi-detached family home, situated within the highly sought-after Lister Close in Houghton Le Spring.
Perfectly positioned close to a range of local shops and amenities, excellent public transport links and major road networks via the A690.
It is also within walking distance of the popular St Michael's Catholic Primary School and The Mill Inn, while Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Durham City Centre and Sunderland City Centre are all just a short drive away.
This family residence is spacious throughout, the accommodation briefly comprises:- entrance, a generous lounge, a separate dining room, and a fitted kitchen.
To the first floor are three well proportioned bedrooms and a three piece family bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from a garage and driveway to the front, along with well-maintained gardens to both the front and rear.
In addition this property benefits from gas central heating, double glazing windows and a recent re-wire.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the generous accommodation and desirable location this wonderful family home has to offer.
Please contact our Houghton branch today to arrange your viewing. Council Tax Band: C Tenure: Freehold Entrance Property entrance gives direct access to the lounge.
Lounge (4.54m x 5.92m) Spacious lounge a storage cupboard, a feature gas fireplace, two radiators and two double glazed front aspect windows.
Dining Room (4.43m x 3.30m) Separate diner with a radiator and a double glazed front aspect window. The diner also gives open access to the kitchen and first floor staircase.
Kitchen (2.89m x 4.72m) Fitted kitchen benefiting from a range of upper and lower units with contrasting worksurfaces with matching up-stands, a stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for a washing, an integrated oven and a gas hob.
Carpet flooring, a radiator, two double glazed rear aspect windows and an external door leading to the side of the property.
Bedroom One (3.87m x 3.10m) Double Bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a radiator and a double glazed front aspect window.
Bedroom Two (2.71m x 3.25m) Double Bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a radiator and a double glazed front aspect window.
Bedroom Three (2.75m x 2.57m) Double bedroom with a storage cupboard, radiator and a double glazed front aspect window.
Bathroom (1.73m x 2.28m) Three piece bathroom with a paneled bath with an overhead shower, hand wash basin and WC.
Carpet flooring, tiled walls, a heated towel rail and a double glazed rear aspect window.
External Externally, to the front there is a well maintain garden laid to lawn with mature shrubs, a driveway and garage. There is also gated access leading to the rear garden.
To the rear lies an enclosed garden laid to lawn with mature shrubs and a patio area.
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