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About
Seldom does the opportunity arise to purchase such a magnificent and unique property on an amazing and executive private estate!
Riverside Residential are pleased to offer for sale this stunning and spacious five bedroom detached family home with double garage, large driveway and beautiful gardens.
The flow of this property is flawless, providing ample living space and spacious bedrooms for a modern family.
In brief, the lovely living space consists of the following: A bright and welcoming entrance hall, spacious lounge, separate dining room, large kitchen/dining area, utility room and downstairs wc.
To the first floor this home benefits from five generous bedrooms; two of which having their own private en-suites, and a family bathroom.
The exterior of this property features a double garage, a large driveway, which can comfortably accommodate multiple cars and expansive gardens with a stunning woodland outlook.
This property is ideally placed, with easy access to all of the local amenities offered in and around Washington.
It is within close proximity to the George Washington Golf Course and Leisure Complex, which includes a bistro restaurant, spa and gym.
The property is also within excellent commuting distance to all major road networks including the A1 and A19 as well as being close to metro links.
There is also a bus stop within very easy walking distance from the property.
In addition the property is located in an excellent catchment area for St Bedes RC Primary school which is a feeder school to St Roberts of Newminster secondary school and sixth form and George Washington Primary school which is a feeder to Oxclose secondary school, and also a modern sixth form college - all of which are desirable schools.
The property comprises: Entrance Hallway: A bright and welcoming hallway featuring a tiled floor, central heating radiator, cloaks cupboard for storage, and an eye-catching staircase leading to the first floor.
Kitchen / Diner: 5.17m x 3.80m (17'0" x 12'6") A generous kitchen and breakfasting area featuring French doors and windows to the rear garden, a wide range of fitted wall and base units with contrasting worktops, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, integrated double oven, gas hob with extractor hood, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher.
Splashback tiling and a tiled floor complete the space.
Utility Room: Practical and well-equipped with base units and worktops, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, wall-mounted gas boiler, tiled flooring, and external access door.
Lounge: 5.45m x 3.92m (17'11" x 12'10") A spacious dual-aspect lounge with a bay window to the front and patio doors opening onto the rear garden.
Includes a central heating radiator and a striking marble fireplace with living flame gas fire. Finished with wood flooring underfoot.
Dining Room: 3.85m x 3.05m (12'8" x 10'0") A separate dining room overlooking the rear garden via a double glazed window, with wood-effect flooring, ceiling coving, central heating radiator, and double doors opening into the hallway.
Downstairs WC Convenient ground floor WC with a double glazed window, part-tiled walls, tiled flooring, low level WC, pedestal wash basin, and central heating radiator.
Bedroom One: 5.91m x 5.40m (19'5" x 17'8") A stunning main bedroom featuring double glazed French doors with Juliet balcony, two velux windows, central heating radiator, built-in double wardrobes, and soft carpeted flooring.
En-Suite: Well-appointed en-suite with velux window, chrome heated towel rail, twin vanity sinks, low level WC, tiled shower cubicle with mains-fed shower, part-tiled walls, and tiled flooring.
Bedroom Two: 4.06m x 2.90m (13'4" x 9'6") A double bedroom with views over the rear garden through a double glazed window, built-in double wardrobes, central heating radiator, and carpet to the floor.
En-Suite: Includes a shower cubicle with mains-fed shower, vanity sink, low level WC, part-tiled walls, tiled flooring, central heating radiator, and double glazed window.
Bedroom Three: 4.05m x 2.30m (13'3" x 7'6") Another good-sized double bedroom with a double glazed window, central heating radiator, built in wardrobes, and carpeted flooring.
Bedroom Four: 3.41m x 2.70m (11'2" x 8'10") A double bedroom with a double glazed window, central heating radiator, and carpeted floor.
Bedroom Five: 3.25m x 3.06m (10'8" x 10'1") Currently used as a home office, this room features an attractive bay window, central heating radiator, and wood-effect flooring.
Bathroom: Modern family bathroom with white suite comprising panelled bath with chrome tap and shower attachment, vanity wash basin, low level WC, part-tiled walls, tiled flooring, central heating radiator, and a double glazed window.
Double Garage: 5.54m x 5.30m (18'2" x 17'5") Attached to the property with electricity and up and over doors Council Tax Band: Band E (Sunderland Council) Tenure: Freehold
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