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See how verdicts work4-bedroom bungalow · DL15 8ES
For saleReduced £10.1k (−3%) on 21 AugListed 284 days
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About
Beautifully presented four bedroomed detached, dormer bungalow, benefiting from off street parking for multiple cars, large gardens and modern throughout.
Set on the outskirts of Howden Le Wear, only approx.
2 miles from Crook and 3.7 miles from Bishop Auckland, provides access to a wide range of facilities, including supermarkets, cafés, popular high street retail stores, healthcare services, as well as restaurants and both primary and secondary schools.
There is also an extensive public transport system which allows for access to both the neighbouring towns and villages as well as to further afield places such as Darlington, Durham, Newcastle and York.
The A68 is easily accessed and leads to the A1 (M) both North and South.
In brief the property comprises; a large and bright entrance hall leading through into the living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, two bedrooms and bathroom.
Stairs ascend to the first floor which contains the master bedroom with ensuite, a further spacious double bedroom and family bathroom.
Externally the property has a driveway to the front providing off street parking for 3/4 cars, whilst to the side and rear of the property there are large lawned gardens, with established floral borders and patio area ideal for outdoor furniture.
Living Room (5.5m x 5.4m (18'0" x 17'8")) Bright and spacious living room located to the front of the property, with ample space for furniture, neutral decor, feature fire place with inset multi fuel stove and two large windows providing lots of natural light.
Dining Room (3.9m x 3.3m (12'9" x 10'9")) The dining room is another good size, with space for a dining table and chairs, further furniture and French doors leading out into the garden.
Breakfast Room (3.76m x 3.3m (12'4" x 10'9")) A further reception room, open plan leading through into the kitchen.
Kitchen (4.3m x 3.0m (14'1" x 9'10")) The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern wall, base and drawer units, granite work surfaces, tiled splash backs and sink/drainer unit.
Fitted with an integrated double oven, microwave, induction hob, overhead extractor and dishwasher. Space is available for an American style fridge/freezer and French doors lead out to the garden.
Utility Room (3.2m x 1.2m (10'5" x 3'11")) The utility room provides further base units providing additional storge, along with plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.
Bedroom Three (4.0m x 3.0m (13'1" x 9'10")) Large double bedroom located on the ground floor, with space for a double bed, further furniture and sliding doors to the rear elevation.
Bedroom Four (4.1m x 3.7m (13'5" x 12'1")) The fourth bedroom is a large double bedroom with window to the front elevation.
Bathroom (2.7m x 2.4m (8'10" x 7'10")) The bathroom located on the ground floor contains a corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC set within a vanity unit.
Master Bedroom (4.6m x 3.78m (15'1" x 12'4")) The master bedroom provides space for a king sized bed, further furniture and dual aspect windows providing lots of natural light.
Ensuite The ensuite contains a corner shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin.
Bedroom Two (5.12m x 4..4m (16'9" x 13'1".13'1")) The second bedroom located on the first floor, is a large double bedroom with built in wardrobes and dual aspect windows.
Bathroom (2.67m x 2.0m (8'9" x 6'6")) The bathroom contains a panelled bath, WC and wash and basin.
External Externally the property has a driveway to the front providing off street parking for 3/4 cars, whilst to the side and rear of the property there are large lawned gardens, with established floral borders and patio area ideal for outdoor furniture.
Value & comps
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