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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · DH5 9RY
Sold STCListed 57 days
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About
Elite Estates are delighted to present this stunning FOUR-BEDROOM family home to the sales market, significantly enhanced to an exceptional standard.
Improvements include ceramic flooring to the ground floor, a striking oak and glass staircase, a stylish contemporary kitchen with additional breakfast bar, and an extended stone patio - creating a home perfectly suited to modern family living and professional lifestyles alike.
The property is accessed via the front door into a spacious and welcoming reception hall, featuring an elegant oak and glass staircase rising to the first floor.
To the right, a formal reception room offers a sophisticated retreat, complete with decorative wall panelling and a feature bay window allowing for plenty of natural light.
To the rear, the impressive open-plan kitchen and garden room provides the heart of the home.
The kitchen is fitted with a superb range of contemporary wall and base units, complemented by a breakfast bar and integrated appliances.
The adjoining garden room enhances the living space and opens onto the rear garden through bi-fold doors, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living.
A separate laundry room and ground floor WC complete the ground floor accommodation. To the first floor, there are four generously sized double bedrooms.
The master bedroom benefits from a stylish ensuite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom.
Both bathrooms are finished to a high standard with quality fittings and elegant wall tiling.
Externally, to the front of the property, a double-width driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to the integral garage, which benefits from light and power.
A hedge-lined front garden adds to the property's kerb appeal. To the rear, the well-proportioned garden features an extended stone patio and lawned area.
Not being directly overlooked, it enjoys a good degree of privacy, making it ideal for outdoor dining and relaxation.
Ideally positioned just off the A690 between Durham City Centre and Sunderland, the home offers excellent access to local amenities, transport links, and commuter routes, while maintaining a peaceful village setting.
East Rainton is a highly regarded and picturesque village with a welcoming community, local pubs, restaurants, amenities, and access to well-regarded schools.
The renowned Ramside Hall Hotel is just one mile away, offering two championship 18-hole golf courses, a state-of-the-art driving range, award-winning spa, and premium gym facilities.
Durham City Centre is also within easy reach, providing an extensive range of high-street retailers, restaurants, banks, and cultural attractions. Early viewing is highly recommended. No Chain.
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Contact / Unknown Elite Estates are delighted to present this stunning FOUR-BEDROOM family home to the sales market, significantly enhanced to an exceptional standard.
Improvements include ceramic flooring to the ground floor, a striking oak and glass staircase, a stylish contemporary kitchen with additional breakfast bar, and an extended stone patio - creating a home perfectly suited to modern family living and professional lifestyles alike.
The property is accessed via the front door into a spacious and welcoming reception hall, featuring an elegant oak and glass staircase rising to the first floor.
To the right, a formal reception room offers a sophisticated retreat, complete with decorative wall panelling and a feature bay window allowing for plenty of natural light.
To the rear, the impressive open-plan kitchen and garden room provides the heart of the home.
The kitchen is fitted with a superb range of contemporary wall and base units, complemented by a breakfast bar and integrated applia
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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About Century Way, East Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH5
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