4-bedroom semi-detached house · DH4 6GP
Sold STCListed 128 days
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* LARGE GARDEN * NICE LOCATION * VERY WELL PRESENTED * GOOD QUALITY FIXTURES AND FITTINGS * This beautifully presented four-bedroom townhouse offers generous space across three floors, on the sought-after development of Elba Park in Houghton le Spring.
With a spacious layout, a large enclosed garden, off-street parking and a garage, this is a brilliant option for families seeking comfort and practicality in a well-connected location.
As you enter, you’re welcomed into a bright hallway leading to a handy ground floor WC, a modern fitted kitchen with good cupboard space and integrated appliances, and a standout lounge area with Velux windows and French doors opening out onto the garden – perfect for letting in plenty of natural light.
Upstairs, the first floor hosts two well-sized bedrooms and the family bathroom.
The top floor is home to the main bedroom with its own ensuite shower room, alongside a fourth bedroom that is also of good size.
Outside, the generous rear garden is enclosed and ideal for entertaining or relaxing in the warmer months, while the front also has a small lawned garden.
The property benefits from ample off-street parking and a garage, providing excellent storage and convenience.
Elba Park is a highly regarded modern development built with families in mind, set around a large 52-hectare country park offering miles of scenic walks, cycle routes and green open space right on your doorstep.
It’s within easy reach of local amenities including supermarkets, pubs, takeaways and gyms, with both Chester-le-Street and Houghton-le-Spring town centres nearby for a wider choice of shops and services.
Local schools such as Dubmire Primary and Kepier School are also close at hand.
Excellent road connections via the A1(M), A690 and A19 make it ideal for commuters travelling to Durham, Sunderland, Newcastle and beyond.
Hallway - W.C - Kitchen - Lounge - First Floor - Bedroom - Bedroom - Bathroom - Second Floor - Bedroom - Ensuite - Bedroom - External - Outside, the generous rear garden is enclosed and ideal for entertaining or relaxing in the warmer months, while the front also has a small lawned garden.
The property benefits from ample off-street parking and a garage, providing excellent storage and convenience.
Agent's Notes - Council Tax: Sunderland, Band C Tenure: Freehold EPC B Property Construction – Standard Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements are for guidance only Gas Supply - Mains Electricity supply – Mains and solar Water Supply – Mains Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas Central Heating Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Building Safety – We are not aware of any Building Safety issues.
However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm.
Restrictions – covenants which affect the property are within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.
Probate – N.A Rights & Easements – None known Flood risk – refer to the Gov website - Coastal Erosion – refer to the Gov website - Protected Trees – None known Planning Permission – Nothing in the local area to affect this property that we are aware of.
Accessibility/Adaptations – no Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required by your legal representative.
Disclaimer: Our details have been compiled in good faith using publicly available sources and information obtained from the vendor prior to marketing.
Verification and clarification of this information, along with any further details concerning Material Information parts A, B & C, should be sought from a legal representative or appropriate authorities before making any financial commitments.
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These checks must be completed for each purchaser who will become a legal owner of the property. An administration fee of £30 (inc. VAT) per individual purchaser applies for carrying out these checks.
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