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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · DL14 9LH
For saleListed 28 days
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About
A generous corner plot, an ever-popular location and the opportunity to create a home around you.
This three-bedroom semi-detached property on Derwent Avenue offers plenty to work with and plenty to look forward to.
Ryan James Estate Agents are delighted to present this appealing home on the ever-popular Leeches development in the village of West Auckland.
Occupying a large, enviable corner plot, it combines a practical layout with generous living space, a garage and the potential to improve and expand, subject to the necessary permissions.
For buyers looking to put their own stamp on a property, this is an opportunity with real promise. The entrance porch provides a useful welcome before leading into the ground-floor accommodation.
At the heart of the home is a spacious lounge dining room, measuring approximately 19’3” by 14’8” at its widest points.
Windows to two elevations bring natural light into the room, while the proportions allow space for both comfortable seating and a dining table.
Whether enjoying a quiet evening or gathering family and friends, this is a versatile living space with the scope to become a particularly inviting part of the home.
The separate kitchen measures approximately 14’8” in length and offers an excellent starting point for buyers keen to introduce their own style.
Alongside it, a useful utility room provides additional space for laundry and everyday household needs, with external access adding to the practicality of the layout.
Upstairs, the landing connects three bedrooms and the bathroom. The principal bedroom measures approximately 12’ by 10’4”, with storage shown on the floorplan.
The remaining bedrooms provide flexibility for family life, visiting guests or working from home, allowing the accommodation to adapt as your needs change.
Outside, the corner plot is a defining feature.
The generous setting offers the opportunity to shape the outdoor space around your lifestyle, whether that means creating areas for entertaining, enjoying gardening or providing room for children to play.
It also invites buyers to explore the possibility of extending the existing accommodation, subject to planning permission and any other necessary consents.
A garage measuring approximately 16’1” by 7’10” adds useful space for storage, hobbies or everyday practical use. The floorplan indicates an approximate total area of 941 sq.
ft., including the garage.
Set within an established and sought-after part of West Auckland, this home will appeal to a range of buyers, from those taking their first step onto the property ladder to families looking for a property they can develop over time.
Its existing layout provides a strong foundation, while the plot gives it an added sense of possibility.
With the space, setting and scope to make it your own, this is a home best appreciated in person.
Contact Ryan James Estate Agents to arrange your viewing we’re available seven days a week, including evening and out-of-hours appointments.
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This includes buyers once their offer has been accepted. Identity checks must be completed for each purchaser who will become a legal owner of the property.
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Value & comps
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