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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · DL12 9DR
Sold STCListed 15 days
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About
The property is entered via a welcoming entrance hall with access to the lounge, kitchen, cloakroom and stairs leading to the first floor.
The generously-proportioned lounge has French doors which open directly onto the garden terrace, creating a light and comfortable space for relaxing or entertaining.
The kitchen/diner is highly attractive and well-equipped, with an above-average range of wall-and-base units and high quality appliances.
There is ample space for a kitchen table, meanwhile the kitchen is enhanced with a bay window feature, making this an endearing space in which to dine..
A separate utility room provides further practical storage, a sink and plenty of workspace. There is also direct access into the garage, via an oak fire door.
To the first floor are four bedrooms, offering excellent flexibility for family living, guests or home working.
The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom, containing a bath and an electric shower.
The landing contains a spacious linen cupboard and an inbuilt cupboard that has been thoughtfully fitted out, providing further excellent wardrobe space.
Externally, the front of the property overlooks the green and a majestic, mature oak tree - the origin of the property name, "Oak View".
The rear garden consists of an upper, paved terrace with steps leading down to the lower garden, which contains fruit and ornamental trees, a limestone-paved patio and a pergola.
In all, this thoughtfully-designed garden provides an ideal space for flexible outdoor seating and entertaining.
Barnard Castle is a pretty market town with highly-rated schools and a wide range of shops and cafes.
The town is situated on the north side of the River Tees, on the edge of the North Pennines National Landscape (formerly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
The area is renowned for its superb cycling routes and beautiful walks. The local Reservoir also has an observatory and sailing club.
Overall, Oak View represents an appealing opportunity to acquire a well-maintained, four-bedroom detached home in a sought-after Barnard Castle location, offering generous accommodation, useful outdoor space, ample parking, and the added benefit of a garage.
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Council Tax Band: E (Durham Council) Tenure: Freehold Management fee for common areas on completion of the development is expected to be in the region of £100 pa Entrance hall Composite door to front, Opaque window side panels to front, Wood laminate flooring, Radiator Cloakroom WC, Wash basin, Part tiled, Radiator, Wood laminate flooring, Inset spot lighting, Extractor fan Lounge Double glazed window to front, Plantation shutters, Double glazed French Doors to rear, Radiators x 2, Telephone point, TV point, Wood laminate flooring, Kitchen/diner Double glazed windows to front and side, Double glazed bay window to side, Plantation shutters, Wood laminate flooring, Wood effect work surfaces, Doors leading to entrance hall, Door leading to utility room, Wall and base units, 1.5 stainless steel sink/drainer, Part tiled, Electric double oven, 5 ring gas hob, Cooker hood, Extractor fan, Telephone point, Integrated dishwasher, Integrated Fridge/freezer, Gas central heating boiler, Radiators x 3, Inset spot lighting, 2 pendant light fittings Utility Wood laminate flooring, Base units, Double height pantry cupboard, Belfast style sink, Integrated washing machine, Part tiled, Radiator, Understairs cupboard, Oak fire door leading to garage, FIRST FLOOR: Landing Loft access with light, Radiator, Carpet flooring, 2 storage cupboards Bedroom 1 Double glazed window to front, Venetian blind, Radiator, TV point, Telephone point, Carpet flooring En-suite Opaque double glazed window to front, Venetian blind, Shower cubicle, WC, Extractor fan, Part tiled, Tiled flooring, Inset spot lighting, Shaver point, Heated towel rail Bedroom 2 Double glazed window to rear, Venetian blind, Carpet flooring, Bedroom 3 Double glazed window to front and side, Venetian blinds, Carpet flooring, Radiator Bedroom 4 Double glazed window to side, Venetian blind, Radiator, Carpet flooring Bathroom Opaque double glazed window, Venetian blind, Bath with mixer taps, Electric shower over bath, Wash basin, Extractor fan, WC, Part tiled, Tiled flooring, Inset spot lighting, Shaver point, Heated towel rail OUTSIDE Front Garden Front/side garden, Limestone paved pathway to front and side, Shrubs, Outside lighting, Block paved parking area, Tarmac driveway, Entrance to garage, Outside tap Rear Garden Limestone terrace with mirrors and wall art, Steps leading to lower garden with patio and pergola, Outside lighting, Shed, Fruit trees, perennials, decorative trees and shrubs, Double power socket
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