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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · DL14 8NX
Sold STCListed 73 days
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Stylish, Fully Renovated Living.
A Home You Can Move Straight Into Positioned within the popular village of Coundon, this beautifully renovated three-bedroom home on Helmsley Drive offers a fresh, contemporary finish alongside a practical layout that makes it exceptionally easy to settle into.
Having undergone a full programme of renovation, the property is presented as a genuine move-in-ready home and is ideally suited to first-time buyers, small families or those looking to downsize without compromising on space or quality.
Step inside and the quality of the transformation is immediately apparent.
The accommodation has been thoughtfully updated to create a clean, modern home while retaining a comfortable and welcoming feel throughout.
The ground floor begins with an entrance area leading into the impressive living and dining room, a particularly generous reception space extending to approximately 22'5" in length.
With plenty of room to create distinct areas for relaxing and dining, it provides a versatile heart to the home – equally well suited to quiet evenings in, family life or entertaining friends.
The separate kitchen has been completely refreshed as part of the renovation, creating a smart and functional space for everyday use.
Its position alongside the main living accommodation keeps the layout practical while allowing the lounge and dining area to remain an inviting, dedicated living space.
A particularly useful feature is the integral garage, providing valuable additional storage and flexibility, an increasingly desirable benefit for buyers looking for a home that works just as well practically as it does aesthetically.
To the first floor, a central landing provides access to three bedrooms and the family bathroom.
The two principal bedrooms are both well-proportioned, offering comfortable accommodation for double beds and additional furniture, while the third bedroom provides excellent versatility as a child's bedroom, nursery, dressing room or dedicated home office.
Completing the first floor is the renovated family bathroom, finished in keeping with the contemporary presentation found throughout the rest of the property. With approximately 898 sq. ft.
of accommodation, the home offers an excellent balance of manageable proportions and genuinely useful living space.
Rather than taking on a property that requires months of improvement, the next owner can simply unpack, furnish and begin enjoying it from day one. The location adds further appeal.
Coundon is an established County Durham village with everyday amenities within easy reach, while nearby Bishop Auckland provides a much wider selection of shopping, leisure, schooling and transport facilities.
For a first-time buyer looking for something already finished, a small family wanting three-bedroom accommodation, or someone looking to downsize into a stylish and manageable home, Helmsley Drive is an opportunity that deserves to be viewed.
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