3-bedroom semi-detached house · NE16 6BQ
Sold STCListed 267 days
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About
Available with no onward chain, this charming stone-built three bedroom semi-detached elevated property occupies a generous plot backing onto the Gibside National Trust estate and is surrounded by woodland, all within the highly sought-after village of Burnopfield.
The property is accessed via an entrance porch featuring attractive wood panelling, providing access to both the principal bedroom and the living room.
The living room offers useful built-in storage, an electric fire, and stairs leading to the first floor.
The modern kitchen/diner, installed approximately five years ago, is fitted with a range of wall and base units centred around a kitchen island and includes integrated appliances such as a dishwasher, double oven, microwave, and five-burner gas hob.
Bi-fold doors open onto the rear patio, creating an excellent space for indoor and outdoor entertaining.
Additional ground floor accommodation includes a bright sunroom with French doors leading to the patio, a large pantry, utility room, and a WC cloakroom with skylight.
Also accessed from the front porch, the spacious principal bedroom features an exposed stone feature wall, walk-in wardrobe with skylight, and a modern en-suite shower room with a large walk-in shower.
To the first floor are two further bedrooms and a fully tiled shower room, with both bedrooms enjoying stunning views across the surrounding woodland.
Externally, the property benefits from off-street parking to the front, with steps leading up to the entrance. Further off-street parking is available to the rear via a shared access lane.
The rear garden is a particular highlight, offering a generous and private outdoor space surrounded by woodland and backing directly onto Gibside National Trust land.
The garden includes a large lawned area, patio seating space, greenhouse, mature shrubbery, a pond, and a stream, creating a tranquil setting.
A gravelled driveway leads around a substantial outbuilding, formerly stables, providing excellent storage or potential for alternative use, subject to any necessary permissions.
Please note that probate is required. Completion of a sale cannot take place until probate has been received. This can around 12 weeks but could take longer in some cases.
Busty Bank is a desirable residential area within the popular village of Burnopfield, enjoying a semi-rural setting surrounded by attractive countryside and woodland.
The location offers easy access to the nearby Gibside National Trust estate, providing scenic walks, cycling routes, and outdoor leisure opportunities right on the doorstep.
Nestled within the scenic Tyne Valley, Burnopfield is a charming village in County Durham, England.
Known for its picturesque surroundings and a rich blend of traditional and modern elements, Burnopfield exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Residents enjoy easy access to nearby cities like Newcastle and Durham, making it a convenient location for both tranquil living and urban amenities.
MAKING AN OFFER Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain.
Under New Money Laundering Regulations we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view.
POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details.
A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. QRW250375/2
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