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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · DL14 6XT
For saleReduced £10k (−3.7%) on 22 OctListed 46 days
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About
Stunning four (potentially five) bedroomed detached family home situated on Riverside, a quiet cul de sac, in a highly sought after residential development in South Church, complete with a large paved driveway, converted garage and a substantial tiered rear garden.
Originally built by Mclean homes, the property is located approx.
1 mile away from Bishop Auckland's town centre, providing access to a wide range of amenities, including supermarkets, restaurants, healthcare services and both primary and secondary schools.
There is also an extensive public transport system which provides access to not only the surrounding towns and villages but to further afield places such as Darlington, Durham, Newcastle and York.
For commuters, both the A688 and the A689 which lead to the A1 (M) both North and South are easily accessible.
In brief, the property comprises; an entrance hall leading into the living room, kitchen/dining room, additional reception room, snug, conservatory and cloakroom to the ground floor.
The first floor consists of the master bedroom with ensuite, three further bedrooms and family bathroom. Externally, there is large driveway to the front allowing off street parking for multiple cars.
To the rear, there is an enviably sized garden, fully enclosed and set over multiple levels with patio and decking spaces ideal for outdoor seating and furniture, along with lawned areas hosting mature foliage.
Living Room (5.0 x 3.6 (16'4" x 11'9")) Bright and spacious living room situated to the rear of the property offering plenty of space for furniture, benefiting from neutral decor, wall-mounted electric fire, bay window and French doors leading into the rear garden.
Kitchen/Dining Room (4.0 x 2.9 (13'1" x 9'6")) The modern kitchen is fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units, complementing work surfaces, tiled splashbacks and sink/drainer along with an integrated electric oven, gas hob and overhead extractor hood.
Further space remains available for further free standing appliances and a dining table and chairs. Patio door leads into the conservatory.
Reception Room/Bedroom Five (5.3 x 2.39 (17'4" x 7'10")) The additional reception room is located to the front of the property and could be used for a variety of purposes such as a formal dining room, home office or additional bedroom.
Featuring modern decor and large window allowing lots of natural light.
Snug (3.36 x 2.63 (11'0" x 8'7")) The snug is another great reception space with ample space for furniture, modern decor and dual windows to the front elevation allowing lots of natural light.
Conservatory (3.9 x 2.9 (12'9" x 9'6")) The conservatory is a great addition to the property with panoramic windows overlooking the rear garden.
Cloakroom (1.6 x 1.0 (5'2" x 3'3")) Ground floor cloakroom fitted with WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.
Master Bedroom (3.4 x 2.99 (11'1" x 9'9")) Generously sized master bedroom located to the front of the property with space for a king-sized bed and further furniture, benefiting from neutral decor, fitted wardrobes with sliding doors and large window allowing lots of natural light.
Access leads into the ensuite. Ensuite (1.9 x 1.5 (6'2" x 4'11")) The ensuite bathroom is fitted with a corner shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin set within a vanity unit.
Bedroom Two (3.19 x 3.0 (10'5" x 9'10")) Another well-proportioned double bedroom with lots of space for furniture, fitted wardrobes, neutral decor and window to the rear elevation.
Bedroom Three (3.3 x 3.0 (10'9" x 9'10")) Bedroom three is a third large double bedroom with window to the rear.
Bedroom Four (2.93 x 3.66 (9'7" x 12'0")) A substantial single bedroom with neutral decor and dual windows to the front elevation.
Bathroom (2.3 x 1.45 (7'6" x 4'9")) Modern family bathroom, recently renovated, fitted with a panelled bath with overhead and rainfall shower, heated towel rail, WC and wash hand basin.
External Externally, there is large driveway to the front allowing off street parking for multiple cars.
To the rear, there is an enviably sized garden, fully enclosed and set over multiple levels with patio and decking spaces ideal for outdoor seating and furniture, along with lawned areas hosting mature foliage.
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