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Description Stunning 2 bedroom bungalow in A highly desirable estate - Tucked away on the sort after North Lodge Estate sits this amazing 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow on Leander Avenue.
Beautifully presented throughout, the property boasts a spacious lounge and separate kitchen/diner which has been extended to the rear.
With a brand new central heating system (including a Worcester combination boiler) and new windows to the lounge, bedrooms and bathroom, this superb bungalow has been thoughtfully modernised to an excellent standard offering charm and character throughout.
The two bedrooms offer generous living space and the brightly decorated bathroom boasts a recently fitted rainfall style shower unit.
The front garden has a lawned area as well as access to a shared drive which leads to a detached garage at the rear as well as gated access to a spacious westerly-facing garden with a patio area.
North Lodge is a popular and quiet estate on the outskirts of Chester-le-Street.
It's location is perfect for many buyers looking to be in the area with it's easy access to major 'A' roads including the A1 as well as being on a major transport route connecting to Newcastle, Chester-le-Street and Durham.
Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: C EPC In Progress Room Descriptions Porch - Enter via a UPVC front door into a porch with tiled flooring and UPVC double glazed windows to the most part.
Access to the lounge via a hardwood door.
Lounge - 15'1 x 13'9 (4.60m x 4.20m) - Beautifully decorated and spacious lounge with carpet flooring, a large front-facing UPVC double glazed window and wall mounted radiator.
Access to the kitchen/diner via a pair of internal French doors.
Kitchen/Diner - (Kitchen 9'2 x 8'6 (2.80m x 2.60m)) (Dining Room 10'10 x 10'10 (3.30m x 3.30m)) - Extended kitchen/diner with tiled flooring throughout.
The spacious dining area leads onto a modern and stylish kitchen with fitted base and wall units and work surfaces. Integrated electric oven and hob with an overhead extractor fan.
Space for a freestanding washing machine and an American style fridge/freezer. Composite sink with mixer tap.
Side and separate rear-facing UPVC windows along with a UPVC door leading to the rear garden.
Access to a rear passage with carpet flooring via the dining area, leading to 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, built-in cupboard accommodating for a Worcester combination boiler and loft hatch leading to a partially boarded loft space.
Bedroom One - 11'10 x 11'2 (3.60m x 3.40m) - Spacious bedroom with carpet flooring, front-facing UPVC double glazed window and wall mounted radiator.
Bedroom Two - 10'10 x 7'3 (3.30m x 2.20m) - Second spacious bedroom with carpet flooring, a rear-facing UPVC double glazed window and wall mounted radiator.
Bathroom - 6'7 x 5'11 (2.00m x 1.80m) - Vinyl flooring with a full-height tiled splashback throughout. Access to 3 piece white bath suite with a rainfall style mains mixer shower over the bath.
Rear-facing UPVC double glazed window and wall mounted radiator.
Exterior - To the front is access to a lawned garden and long shared driveway which leads to a detached garage towards the rear of the property.
Gated side access to a spacious west-facing rear garden with side access to the garage. Lawned to the most part with a patio area.
Value & comps
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About 11 Leander Avenue, Chester Le Street
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