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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · DL12 8DW
Sold STCReduced £5k (−2.2%) on 26 OctListed 451 days
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A recently renovated semi-detached bungalow briefly comprising two generous double bedrooms, a modern kitchen and bathroom, and a generous, bright reception room.
The property benefits from an attached garage, with a driveway for parking, and gardens.
The Property 25 Cleveland Road is a well-presented and recently modernised semi-detached bungalow, situated in a pleasant cul-de-sac location set within Barnard Castle.
The property features two double bedrooms, pleasant gardens to all sides, as well as off-road parking and useful attached garage.
The property is accessed via a UPVC door, which in turn leads into the entrance hallway, with doors radiating to the accommodation.
To the right-hand side is a good-sized reception room, which is light and airy throughout courtesy of the large window facing the front aspect, allowing views over the front gardens.
There is a free-standing electric fireplace which is the focal point of the room and there is ample space for freestanding furnishings.
A door leads from the reception room into the modern kitchen which is positioned to the rear and is fitted with a range of high quality, white gloss base and wall-mounted storage units, topped with wood-effect worktops which incorporate a stainless-steel sink with mixer tap and drainer.
There is an integrated oven with a separate electric hob, extractor fan over with metal splashback, an integrated dishwasher, along with void for undercounter white goods.
Benefiting from dual aspect and enjoying views over the rear gardens, an internal door leads to the side porch and offers pedestrian access to the garage, along with access via an external UPVC door to the side of the property.
Returning to the entrance hallway, the master bedroom is located to the front aspect and is a generous sized double, featuring a large bay window allowing the room to be flooded with natural light throughout.
There is also a decorative inglenook with stone flags. The second double is located to the rear and enjoys views of the enclosed gardens via a UPVC double glazed window.
The stylish family bathroom completes the accommodation, comprising a low-level WC, free-standing wash hand basin with a matt black mixer tap, a walk-in shower enclosure with black grid decoration, and matt black shower fittings, servicing the mains-fed shower.
There is a white marble shower-board splashback with a modern gold trim. Externally, the property benefits from gardens to all sides.
To the front the driveway leads to the attached garage, which is accessed via an up-and-over door. There is a further lawned area with well-established and colourful shrub borders.
To the rear, the gardens are predominantly laid to lawn, with mature shrub borders, featuring a paved path surrounding.
The gardens to the side of the property feature a range of shrubs and bushes, with a further lawned area, which would make an ideal seating area, or space for pots and plants.
Tenure & Possession Freehold, available with vacant possession upon completion. EPC Rating This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of D/66.
Local Authority Durham County Council The property is Council Tax Band C. Utilities The property benefits from mains water, drainage, gas and electricity.
The central heating is powered by a gas combination boiler. Parking There is off-road parking available on the driveway. There is also a single garage.
Characteristics Broadband is not currently connected at the property. Mobile coverage is available. Interested partied are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.
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Barnard Castle is an historic market town providing a range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities including The Witham which provides the town with a café along with hosting a range of events.
Often referred to as the gateway to Teesdale, there are many renowned beauty spots close at hand along with access to the Lake District, Swaledale and North Yorkshire Moors.
For the commuter the A66, A67 and A1(M) provide links with the major commercial centres of the North East.
Darlington Main Line Railway Station and Teesside International Airport offer further communications with the rest of the country.
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About 25, Cleveland Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12
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