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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · DH8 9RD
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About
Offered to the market with no onward chain, this versatile three-bedroom semi-detached home occupies an elevated position, enjoying stunning far-reaching views across the surrounding landscape.
Well-presented throughout and offering flexible accommodation to suit a variety of buyers, the property combines spacious living areas with excellent potential for family life, home working, or entertaining.
The property is entered via an entrance porch leading into a welcoming hallway, with stairs rising to the main accommodation.
Offering a versatile layout, the upper floor features a spacious open-plan lounge/dining room with access to a balcony enjoying stunning elevated views, alongside an impressive kitchen/diner fitted with a range of shaker-style units and integrated appliances.
Also on this level are a double bedroom and the family bathroom.
The lower floor provides two further double bedrooms, offering flexibility for growing families, guests, or home working, together with a useful utility/storage room.
Externally, the property benefits from tiered gardens to the side and rear, creating a variety of seating and entertaining areas from which to enjoy the surroundings.
To the front, there is a further patio and garden area. Off-road parking is provided by a driveway adjacent to the property, while a garage located nearby offers additional parking or storage space.
Drover Road is pleasantly situated within the popular village of Castleside, a sought-after semi-rural location surrounded by beautiful countryside.
The village offers amenities including a primary school, pub, and community facilities, while the nearby town of Consett provides a wider selection of retail, leisure, and educational services.
Excellent road links allow for convenient access to Durham, Newcastle, and the wider region, making the area ideal for both commuters and those seeking a quieter lifestyle.
The surrounding countryside and nearby walking and cycling routes offer excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view.
POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details.
A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. QCO260218/2
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