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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · DH4 6BH
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* NO CHAIN * VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY * BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED INDIVIDUALLY BUILT DETACHED BUNGALOW ON A LARGE, PRIVATE PLOT * EXTENSIVE DRIVEWAY AND GARDENS * WELL PRESENTED AND MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT * EN-SUITE FACILITIES * TWO RECEPTION ROOMS * MODERN KITCHEN AND BATHROOM * NICE VIEWS * LARGE GARDENS TO FRONT AND SIDES * A rare opportunity to purchase this individually built detached bungalow, set on an exceptional private plot with extensive gardens and pleasant views.
Constructed and owned by our clients since new, the home offers a very rare chance to acquire a well-maintained bungalow with superb outdoor space.
The floorplan comprises an entrance porch, a sitting room/dining room, a large lounge with dual aspect windows and French doors opening onto the gardens, an inner hallway, a modern fitted kitchen, and a family bathroom with an additional separate shower cubicle.
There are three well-proportioned bedrooms, the master benefitting from en-suite facilities and ample storage.
Externally the property is equally impressive, with extensive lawned gardens to the front, side, and rear, complemented by established borders, shrubs, and trees.
A gated driveway provides parking for several vehicles and leads to a large detached garage, while the plot as a whole enjoys a great sense of privacy.
Primrose Hill in Houghton-le-Spring is a desirable location, well placed for access to a wide range of local shops, amenities, and schools.
The area is within easy reach of both Durham and Sunderland, while the A690 and A1(M) provide excellent transport links for those needing to commute further afield.
There are also nearby parks, countryside walks, and leisure facilities, making it an appealing setting for a variety of buyers.
Entrance Porch - Dining / Sitting Room - 3.8 x 3.5 (12'5" x 11'5") - Lounge - 4.8 x 4 (15'8" x 13'1") - Kitchen - 4.4 x 3 (14'5" x 9'10") - Bathroom - 2.8 x 2 (9'2" x 6'6") - Bedroom - 4.9 x 3.2 (16'0" x 10'5") - En-Suite - 2 x 2 (6'6" x 6'6") - Bedroom - 3.6 x 3 (11'9" x 9'10") - Bedroom - 3.3 x 2.6 (10'9" x 8'6") - Garage - 5.3 x 3 (17'4" x 9'10") - Agent's Notes - Electricity Supply: Mains Water Supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: Gas Central Heating Broadband: Basic 18 Mbps, Superfast 80 Mbps, Ultrafast 10,000 Mbps Mobile Signal/Coverage: Good Tenure: Freehold Council Tax: Durham County Council, Band E - Approx.
£3,118 p.a Energy Rating: C Disclaimer: The preceding details have been sourced from the seller and OnTheMarket.com.
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These checks must be completed for each purchaser who will become a legal owner of the property. An administration fee of £30 (inc. VAT) per individual purchaser applies for carrying out these checks.
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