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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · DH4 6HQ
Sold STCListed 109 days
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About
Enjoying a large plot secluded by stone walls and fencing this bespoke Detached Family Home offers extensive accommodation on two floors.
A spacious Hallway with useful Cloakroom/WC guides you into the full length Lounge/Dining Room which enjoys a feature fireplace and duel aspects.
This is further complemented by a adjoining Conservatory that has direct access into the Rear Gardens.
Both reception rooms are very well served by sociable Breakfast Kitchen and an Inner Lobby takes you through to the Utility Room and Office.
All the bedrooms to the first floor are double in size with the Master Bedroom having fitted wardrobes and all re served by the Family Bathroom with a walk-in shower.
The Front Garden has been dedicated to most impressive Driveway that offers extensive off-street parking which in turn leads to what was the original Garage which is now a store and has direct access into the house.
The Rear Gardens are enclosed and it is clear were once laid to lawns and patio.
Situated just off the A183 just opposite Bournmoor Cricket Club and within 5 minutes commuting time of the A1 Chester le Street roundabout, providing convenient commuting access throughout the region.
Sunderland is just 15 minutes, Washington 10 minutes, Gateshead, Newcastle and Durham all within 30 minutes.
There is a wide choice of local facilities including shopping, schooling of all grades, health and leisure amenities.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view.
POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details.
A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. QHO260254/2
Value & comps
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Returns
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About Church Close, Chester Road, Bournmoor, Houghton Le Spring, Durham, DH4
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