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See how verdicts work4-bedroom terraced house · DL14 8HJ
For saleReduced £10k (−11.1%) on 26 OctListed 120 days
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A Spacious Family Home With Endless Potential To Make Your Own.
If you've been searching for a home that offers genuine space, a practical family layout and the opportunity to add value through cosmetic modernisation, this four-bedroom property on Leeholme Road deserves your attention.
Situated within the popular village of Coundon, on the outskirts of Bishop Auckland, it presents an exciting opportunity to create a home that reflects your own style without the expense of major structural work.
Whether you're stepping onto the property ladder, upsizing to accommodate a growing family or looking for an investment with clear potential, this is a home where the possibilities are immediately apparent.
Stepping inside, the welcoming entrance hall sets the tone for the generous accommodation that follows.
Designed with family life in mind, the ground floor centres around an impressive lounge and dining room that stretches the full depth of the property.
Bright, spacious and wonderfully versatile, it's a room that effortlessly adapts to everything from relaxed evenings to entertaining family and friends, with windows to both the front and rear allowing natural light to flow throughout the day.
To the rear, the kitchen offers an excellent footprint with ample worktop space, generous storage and room for informal dining.
While buyers may wish to update the finish to suit their own taste, the layout provides an ideal foundation for creating a contemporary family kitchen.
Beyond is a practical rear porch with direct access to the garden, together with a separate utility room and ground floor WC, delivering the practicality that modern households continue to value.
Upstairs, the sense of space continues with four well-proportioned bedrooms.
Three generous doubles provide comfortable accommodation for family members or guests, while the fourth bedroom is larger than many homes of this style, making it equally suited as a child's bedroom, nursery, home office or hobby room.
Completing the first floor is a modern wet room, offering a clean, practical and accessible space ready to serve the needs of a wide range of buyers.
Outside, one of the property's greatest assets is its sizeable rear garden.
Predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by established planting and mature borders, it offers plenty of room for children to play, keen gardeners to indulge their passion or simply somewhere to relax and entertain during the warmer months.
Its generous proportions also provide excellent scope to further enhance the outdoor space over time.
To the front, an attractive garden creates an inviting first impression and enhances the property's kerb appeal.
Leeholme Road enjoys a convenient position within the established village of Coundon, offering a friendly community atmosphere while remaining just a short drive from Bishop Auckland.
Local schools, everyday amenities and healthcare facilities are all close by, with the town providing a wider selection of supermarkets, leisure facilities, restaurants and retail outlets.
Excellent road links also make commuting across County Durham, towards Darlington, Durham and the A1(M), both straightforward and convenient.
Homes offering four genuine bedrooms, generous family accommodation and this level of potential at an affordable price point are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Whether your ambition is to create a forever family home, secure your first property with room to grow or invest in a home where thoughtful improvements can add significant value, this is an opportunity to shape a property into something truly special.
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This includes buyers once their offer has been accepted. Identity checks must be completed for each purchaser who will become a legal owner of the property.
A £30 administration fee (including VAT) is payable per individual purchaser to cover the cost of these checks.
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Buyers are advised to rely on physical viewings to fully appreciate the property.
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