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About
We are excited to bring to the sales market this beautifully extended five-bedroom home, positioned in the highly desirable Picktree Lodge development.
Offering generous and well-proportioned accommodation perfectly suited to modern family life, the property also benefits from a double garage and a large private garden.
Being sold with no onward chain. Internally, the property opens into a welcoming entrance hallway with a convenient ground floor WC.
There are two reception rooms, one of which flows seamlessly into the conservatory, a separate dining room, a stylish fitted kitchen/dining room, and a separate utility room.
To the first floor, a spacious landing leads to five well-sized bedrooms, two of which enjoy their own private en-suite shower rooms, and a contemporary family bathroom.
Location Situated within the ever-popular Picktree Lodge development, within a three-mile radius of Chester-le-Street, Washington and Birtley town centres, the property is ideally placed for a range of local amenities.
These include a variety of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, as well as a mainline railway station in Chester-le-Street with direct links to Durham, Newcastle and beyond.
The area is particularly appealing to families thanks to its well-regarded schooling options, convenient bus routes and everyday services.
Excellent transport connections via the A1(M) ensure straightforward commuting, while nearby Riverside Park and the surrounding countryside provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor leisure.
Entrance Hall You are welcomed into an inviting hallway with stairs to the first floor. Lounge: 4.70m x 3.8m This bright, spacious lounge is positioned at the front of the property.
It is decorated in a soft colour palette, with carpet flooring, a feature fire surround and a gas fire.
Kitchen/Dining Room: 4.5m x 4.1m A large kitchen offering a range of wall and floor units with contrasting worktops and tiled splashback.
The kitchen includes an integrated electric oven, electric hob, dishwasher and wine rack. There is also plenty of space for a full-size dining table and chairs.
A large window offers views across the garden, and an internal door gives access to the separate utility room.
Utility Room: 3.2m x 1.7m A useful utility room providing additional wall and floor units matching the kitchen cupboards.
It also provides ample space and plumbing for white goods, including a fridge/freezer and washing machine. There is also door access to one of the two garages.
Second Reception Room: 6.05m x 3.2m Another large lounge area positioned at the rear of the property.
This room is bright, with neutral walls and tiled flooring, and gives access to both the dining room and the conservatory.
Dining Room: 4.1m x 1.8m Currently arranged as a separate formal dining room, this space could also be used for a variety of purposes, including a home office, playroom or gym.
It is decorated in muted tones, with carpet flooring and a window to the front aspect.
Conservatory: 5.4m x 2.4m A wonderful addition, this bright and inviting conservatory really does make the most of the views across the private rear garden.
It is fully double glazed, with a tinted glass roof, tiled flooring and doors opening onto the patio within the garden.
Downstairs WC: 1.86m x 1.78m A larger-than-average ground floor cloakroom with a low-level WC, wash hand basin, chrome towel rail and privacy window.
Landing The landing gives access to the partially boarded loft and also benefits from a large airing cupboard.
Bedroom One: 4.16m x 3.89m A double bedroom with carpet flooring and a window to the front aspect. It also enjoys access to its own private en-suite.
En-suite: 1.85m x 1.65m Comprising a shower, low-level WC and wash hand basin set into a large vanity unit. The walls have modern uPVC cladding, and there is a privacy window.
Bedroom Two: 2.7m x 2.7m, not including built-in wardrobes A double bedroom with carpet flooring, built-in wardrobes and a window to the rear aspect.
This room is the second to enjoy its own private en-suite. En-suite: 3.56m x 2.31m Comprising a walk-in shower, low-level WC, wash hand basin and bidet.
The walls are part tiled, with carpet flooring and a privacy window. Bedroom Three: 3.16m x 3.07m A double bedroom, tastefully decorated, with carpet flooring and a window to the rear aspect.
Bedroom Four: 3.63m x 2.93m A double bedroom, tastefully decorated, with carpet flooring, built-in wardrobes and a window to the front aspect.
Bedroom Five: 3.6m x 2.7m A double bedroom, nicely presented, with carpet flooring, built-in wardrobes and a window to the front aspect.
Bathroom: 2.5m x 2.0m A modern bathroom with a low-level WC, wash hand basin set into a vanity unit, and a panelled bath with overhead shower and glass screen.
The walls are finished in uPVC cladding, with chrome fixtures and fittings, and a privacy window. Externally This home is positioned on a wonderful large corner plot within an excellent street.
To the front, it benefits from a well-presented lawn and a large driveway, which leads to the two integral garages, both of which can also be accessed from the house.
To the rear is a beautifully landscaped garden, laid mainly to lawn, with mature borders and a patio area. The rear garden is also very private and backs onto an open green.
It is worth noting, in regard to the garages, that both have remote-control roller doors. The garage to the left was originally an internal room and served as a further reception room.
This was converted in 1995, with building regulation approval, into a garage space, but could easily be converted back if required.
Council Tax Band: Band E (Durham County) Tenure: Freehold Freehold purchased in 2014
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