2-bedroom semi-detached house · DH4 4ZH
Sold STCListed 190 days
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About
Riverside Residential welcome to the sales market this beautifully presented two-bedroom semi-detached property, tucked away in a quiet corner of Aberford Drive, offering a more private feel.
This stylish home offers well-proportioned living throughout, off-road parking, and a high-quality insulated garden room—ideal for use as a home office, gym, or studio.
The property briefly comprises: Entrance hall, cloakroom/WC, spacious lounge, and a beautiful modern kitchen with access to the rear garden on the ground floor.
Upstairs offers two well-proportioned bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. The property also benefits from a partially boarded loft, providing additional storage space.
Externally, there is a driveway to the front, a fully enclosed rear garden with newly installed fencing to one side, and a versatile insulated garden room complete with electricity and dimmable spot lighting.
Entrance Hall Welcoming entrance with access to the lounge and cloakroom.
Cloaks W.C: 5' 1" x 4' 3" (1.57m x 1.32m) Modern two-piece suite comprising low-level WC and wash hand basin, finished with neutral décor and tiled flooring.
Lounge: 14' 4" x 9' 8" (4.38m x 2.95m) Bright and inviting reception room with a front-facing window allowing plenty of natural light, finished in neutral tones.
Kitchen: 14' 4" x 10' 8" (4.37m x 3.26m) Modern kitchen fitted with a range of white wall and base units, integrated oven, hob and extractor, and ample worktop space.
Door provides access to the rear garden. Stairs to First Floor Landing Access to both bedrooms, bathroom, and loft.
Bedroom One: 14' 4" x 10' 8" (4.37m x 3.26m) Spacious double bedroom featuring bespoke fitted wardrobes with integrated lighting, and a large window creating a light and airy feel.
Bedroom Two: 11' 6" x 6' 5" (3.52m x 1.98m) Well-proportioned second bedroom, ideal as a guest room, nursery, or home office.
Bathroom Modern three-piece suite comprising bath with shower over, low-level WC and wash hand basin, finished with modern tiling.
Externally To the rear, a fully enclosed garden featuring a patio area and lawn, ideal for outdoor entertaining.
A standout feature is the high-quality timber garden room, fully insulated and fitted with electricity and dimmable spot lighting internally and externally—perfect for a home office, gym, or studio space.
To the front, a driveway provides off-street parking and a neat approach to the property.
Location Scolars Gate is a prestigious development of 3 and 4 bedroom homes and is perfectly located next to the 52-hectare Herrington country park in Houghton Le Spring and also Elba Park with beautiful walks, sculpture trails and cycle tracks on your doorstep it’s easy to see why this location is so popular whether you’re looking for your first home or more space for your family to grow.
EPC Rating: B
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