3-bedroom house · DL15 8RB
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About
Beautiful three bedroomed detached property is located on the outskirts of the village Howden le Wear.
The property has stunning gardens surrounding the property along with a large detached garage and off street parking for multiple cars.
The village location allows for access to the local facilities including independent businesses, local stores, restaurants and primary school.
Great public transport links allow convenient access to neighbouring towns which have a larger array of facilities such as supermarkets, high street stores, cafés, restaurants, healthcare services and both primary and secondary schools.
It is only approximately 1.9 miles from Crook, 4.1 miles from Bishop Auckland and 10 miles from the historical city, Durham where railway links lead to further afield places such as Darlington, Durham, Newcastle and York.
In brief the property comprises; an entrance hall leading through into the living room, second reception room which could also be used as a fourth bedroom, large kitchen/diner, utility room and cloakroom.
The first floor contains the master bedroom with ensuite, two further bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Externally, the property is set within an enviably-sized corner plot which has a picturesque garden space to the front.
Low maintenance gravelled and block-paved area ideal for outdoor seating featuring a bridge across the stream. Lawned spaces boast mature trees, bushes and shrubbery, along with a waterfall.
To the rear, there is a meticulously maintained garden mainly laid to lawn with patio area ideal for outdoor furniture, decking space with pergola and perimeter borders hosting an array of well established flowers and shrubbery.
The large gravelled driveway offers space for multiple cars and leads to the single detached garage with up and over door.
Living Room (4.4m x 3.93m (14'5" x 12'10")) The living room is located to the front of the property offering ample space for furniture, benefiting from an electric fire with feature surround, modern decor and large bay window allowing lots of natural light.
Kitchen/Diner (5.0m x 4.86m (16'4" x 15'11")) The modern kitchen is fitted with a range of high gloss wall, base and drawer units, complementing work surfaces, upstands and sink/drainer along with an integrated electric oven with separate grill, hob and overhead extractor hood, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Ample space remains available for a dining table and chairs with French doors leading into the rear garden.
Reception Room/Bedroom (3.98m x 2.7m (13'0" x 8'10")) The second reception room offers a versatile space currently used as an additional seating area, but could also be utilised as a formal dining room, home office, play room or fourth bedroom.
With neutral decor and dual aspect windows to the side and bay to the front.
Utility Room (2.54m x 1.75m (8'3" x 5'8")) The utility room provides an additional storage space along with a sink/drainer and plumbing for a washing machine.
Cloakroom (2.54m x 1.75m (8'3" x 5'8")) Ground floor cloakroom fitted with a WC and wash hand basin.
Master Bedroom (4.0m x 2.95m (13'1" x 9'8")) Enviably sized master bedroom allowing space for a king-sized bed and further furniture benefiting from fitted wardrobes and dual aspect windows to the front and rear.
Ensuite (2.29m x 1.5m (7'6" x 4'11")) Ensuite bathroom fitted with a corner shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin.
Bedroom Two (4.8m x 3.17m (15'8" x 10'4")) Bedroom two is another large double room with plenty of space for a king-sized bed and further furniture, fitted wardrobes and dual aspect windows to either side.
Bedroom Three (3.16m x 2.7m (10'4" x 8'10")) The third bedroom is a large single room with neutral decor and dual aspect windows.
Bathroom (3.0m x 2.0m (9'10" x 6'6")) The family bathroom is fitted with a panelled bath, corner shower cubicle, heated towel rail, WC and wash hand basin.
External Externally, the property is set within an enviably-sized corner plot which has a picturesque garden space to the front.
Low maintenance gravelled and block-paved area ideal for outdoor seating featuring a bridge across the stream. Lawned spaces boast mature trees, bushes and shrubbery, along with a waterfall.
To the rear, there is a meticulously maintained garden mainly laid to lawn with patio area ideal for outdoor furniture, decking space with pergola and perimeter borders hosting an array of well established flowers and shrubbery.
The large gravelled driveway offers space for multiple cars and leads to the single detached garage with up and over door.
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