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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · DH9 8NY
For saleListed 142 days
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About
Situated on a popular residential development, this well-presented three-bedroom detached home offers spacious and versatile accommodation ideal for modern family living.
Benefiting from a driveway providing off-street parking, the property features flexible living space that can easily adapt to a variety of lifestyles, together with well-proportioned bedrooms and attractive outdoor areas.
Conveniently located for local amenities, schools and transport links, this is a fantastic opportunity for buyers seeking a comfortable and practical family home.
The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance lobby with cloak cupboard, a comfortable lounge, and an impressive open-plan kitchen, living and dining space creating the ideal hub for family life and entertaining.
A downstairs WC adds further convenience, while the rear section of the garage has been converted to provide a useful utility/storage area.
To the first floor, a generous landing offers ample space for a home office setup.
The master bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room, complemented by two further double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom.
Externally, the property enjoys a pleasant rear garden featuring a raised decking area, lawn, shed and summerhouse. To the front, a driveway provides off-street parking for two vehicles.
Orchard Grove forms part of a popular modern residential development in Shield Row, a sought-after village on the outskirts of Stanley.
The location offers convenient access to a range of local amenities including shops, schools and leisure facilities, while Stanley town centre is just a short distance away.
Excellent road links via the A693 provide easy commuting to Chester-le-Street, Durham, Gateshead and Newcastle, making the area particularly appealing to families and professionals alike.
The development is also well placed for enjoying nearby countryside walks and attractions including Beamish Museum, Causey Arch and Tanfield Railway.
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. QCO260246/2
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