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See how verdicts work4-bedroom terraced house · DL12 8HW
Sold STCListed 118 days
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About
Situated on one of Barnard Castle's most sought-after residential streets, this period home offers an impressive blend of character, generous proportions and versatile family living.
Beautiful original features, including mosaic tiled flooring, wood flooring and open fireplaces, combine effortlessly with practical modern touches to create a comfortable home full of warmth and charm.
The welcoming entrance hall leads to a spacious lounge with an attractive open fireplace, while the kitchen/diner provides an excellent space for entertaining or everyday family life.
A well-appointed kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, wood worktops, and a traditional Belfast sink with ample space for appliances.
Windows in the extended kitchen, overlooking the garden, have specifically been designed with the idea of maximising the light entering the property.
Completing the ground floor is a luxury shower room and a versatile study/library which, with its original open fireplace is ideal for either home working or a formal dining space.
A storage room - formerly a print room - with access to the garage, forms part of the extension to the side of the property.
The storage room has the potential for a rear-facing office, looking over the well-appointed garden and unusual and beautiful greenhouse. This needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.
The garage has a a roller door and sturdy beams which provide this property with an impressive amount of storage and room for multiple vehicles.
To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms, all offering comfortable accommodation, alongside a family bathroom, featuring a freestanding bath.
A full staircase leads to the second floor, where an additional attic/loft room can be found.
The precise orientation of the bathroom below maximises the potential for this room to be converted to another ensuite bedroom, offering flexibility to suit a variety of lifestyles or family size.
Externally, the property continues to impress with a formal blue slate ornamental garden to the front, with flower beds and areas for climbing plants.
Residents can indulge in growing plants here to their hearts' delight.
The enclosed rear garden has been thoughtfully arranged with a new patio, a greenhouse and outside electrical point for a barbeque, creating an attractive and low-maintenance outdoor space ideal for relaxing or entertaining.
Located within easy walking distance of Barnard Castle's historic market place, highly regarded schools, independent shops, cafés and riverside walks, this substantial family home offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy period charm in a prime and convenient location.
Barnard Castle offers an exceptional lifestyle for families. CALL NOW to view.
Council Tax Band: D (Durham Council) Tenure: Freehold Entrance hall Door to front, Understairs cupboard, Radiator, Mosaic tiled flooring, Lounge Double-glazed window to front, Radiator, Open fireplace, Original wooden floorboards, Study Double-glazed window to front and rear, Mosaic tiled flooring, Open fireplace, Door leading to garage, Bathroom Double-glazed window to side, WC, Handwash basin, Large shower cubicle, Radiator, Tiled flooring, Kitchen/diner Fitted kitchen, Wall and base units, Double-glazed windows to rear, Double-glazed windows to side, 1-Bowl ceramic, Belfast sink and drainer, Electric oven, Electric hob, Electric cooker point, Extractor fan, Solid wood work surfaces, Feature pendant lighting, Plumbing for washing machine, Plumbing for dishwasher, Radiator, Inset lighting, Telephone point, Vinyl flooring, Carpet flooring, Mosaic tiled flooring, Multifuel stove, FIRST FLOOR: Landing Double-glazed window to front, Radiator, Carpet flooring, Bedroom 1 Double-glazed window to rear, Radiator, Carpet flooring, Bedroom 2 Double-glazed window to rear, Radiator, Carpet flooring, Bedroom 3 Double-glazed window to front, Radiator, Carpet flooring, Bedroom 4 Double-glazed window to front, Radiator, Carpet flooring, Bathroom 2 Double-glazed window to rear, Freestanding bath, Handwash basin, Partially tiled, Radiator, Vinyl flooring, SECOND FLOOR: Access Double-glazed window to rear, Carpet flooring, OUTSIDE Front Garden Blue slate ornamental chippings, Flower beds, Outside tap, Outside lighting, Gas meter, Rear Garden Decorative gravel, Patio, Outside tap, Outside lighting, Electric point, Garage Power, Light, Single-glazed fortified windows x 2 to front, Roller door, Combination boiler,
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