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About
Spacious three bedroomed semi-detached family home located in Rochester Close, Etherley Dene, a popular residential area on the outskirts of Bishop Auckland.
Situated just a short distance from local amenities such as supermarkets, schools, popular high street stores and retail shops as well as restaurants and cafes.
There is a regular bus service through the area and the town centre provides extensive bus and rail links. The A688 is nearby and leads to the A1(M) both North and South, ideal for commuters.
In brief, the property comprises; an entrance porch leading into the living room, dining room and kitchen to the ground floor.
The first floor consists of the master bedroom, two further bedrooms and family bathroom.
Externally, there is a dual length driveway and lawned garden with perimeter borders to the front of the property.
To the rear, there is a further enclosed garden mainly laid to lawn with patio space ideal for outdoor seating and furniture, greenhouse and perimeter hedged borders.
Living Room (4.0 x 3.78 (13'1" x 12'4")) Located to the front of the property is the bright and spacious living room offering plenty of space for furniture and benefiting from neutral decor, gas fire with feature surround, storage cupboard and large window allowing lots of natural light.
Dining Room (3.4 x 2.48 (11'1" x 8'1")) Open-plan from the living room, the dining area has space for a table, chairs and further furniture and sliding doors lead into the rear garden.
Kitchen (3.33 x 2.25 (10'11" x 7'4")) The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units complementing work surfaces, tiled splashbacks and sink/drainer unit.
Space is available for free standing appliances and patio door leads into the rear garden.
Master Bedroom (4.66 x 2.7 (15'3" x 8'10")) Generously sized master bedroom with ample space for furniture, fitted wardrobes and window to the front elevation.
Bedroom Two (3.0 x 2.8 (9'10" x 9'2")) Another large bedroom with fitted wardrobes, neutral decor and window to the rear elevation.
Bedroom Three (2.9 x 2.0 (9'6" x 6'6")) Single bedroom with storage cupboard and window to the front elevation.
Bathroom (1.8 x 1.8 (5'10" x 5'10")) Family bathroom fitted with a panelled bath with overhead shower, WC and wash hand basin.
External Externally, there is a dual length driveway and lawned garden with perimeter borders to the front of the property.
To the rear, there is a further enclosed garden mainly laid to lawn with patio space ideal for outdoor seating and furniture, greenhouse and perimeter hedged borders.
Value & comps
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Returns
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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About 34, Rochester Close, Bishop Auckland
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