Arnold Street, West Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9HD

The property is likely to prove particularly attractive to landlords and investors seeking a property with an established rental arrangement already in place.

Equally, the property offers potential appeal to a range of purchasers looking for an affordable home in an established residential setting.

The property provides well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors and offers a practical layout that is well suited to modern day living.

Internally, the accommodation benefits from a good degree of flexibility, while externally the property enjoys an enclosed rear courtyard providing a private, low-maintenance outdoor space.

From an investment perspective, the property represents an opportunity to acquire a two bedroom home with an existing tenant and rental income of £400 PCM, equating to an annual rental income of £4,800.

This makes the property worthy of consideration by both established landlords looking to expand an existing portfolio and those taking their first steps into the buy-to-let market.

The property may also appeal to purchasers looking for a home that could be occupied in the future, subject to the existing tenancy and the purchaser's requirements.

West Auckland is an established and popular village situated approximately three miles from Bishop Auckland and offers a pleasant combination of village amenities, residential surroundings and convenient access to the wider area.

Everyday conveniences can be found locally, including shops and other essential services, while the nearby town of Bishop Auckland provides a considerably wider selection of shopping, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, leisure facilities and professional services.

For those who commute, West Auckland is well placed for access to the surrounding road network, including the A68 and A688, providing connections towards Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Durham and the wider North East.

Bishop Auckland also benefits from a railway station, providing further transport links for those travelling beyond the immediate area.

ENTRANCE HALL The entrance hall is accessed via a UPVC-framed double-glazed entrance door and provides a welcoming introduction to the property, with stairs rising to the first floor and access to the principal ground floor accommodation.

LOUNGE A comfortable and inviting reception room featuring a UPVC-framed double-glazed window providing plenty of natural light.

The room is complemented by a feature fireplace surround with inset and hearth, creating an attractive focal point, together with a radiator for warmth.

Double doors provide access into the dining room, enhancing the sense of space and flow within the ground floor accommodation.

DINING ROOM A well-proportioned dining room featuring a UPVC-framed double-glazed window, allowing natural light to fill the room, together with a radiator.

The room provides ample space for a dining table and chairs, making it an ideal setting for everyday family dining or entertaining guests.

Access is provided through to the kitchen, creating a practical flow between the principal living spaces.

KITCHEN A practical kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units, complemented by laminate work surfaces and an inset sink unit with drainer and mixer tap.

There is tiling to the splashback and around the work surface areas, together with plumbing and space for an automatic washing machine and provision for a cooker.

The kitchen benefits from excellent natural light courtesy of UPVC-framed double-glazed windows enjoying both rear and side aspects.

A UPVC-framed double-glazed door provides direct access to the enclosed rear courtyard, creating a convenient link between the kitchen and outside space.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING The first floor landing provides access to all rooms on the upper floor and offers a practical central area connecting the bedrooms and family bathroom.

BEDROOM ONE A spacious double bedroom offering ample room for a range of bedroom furniture and furnishings.

The room benefits from a UPVC-framed double-glazed window, allowing plenty of natural light into the space, together with a radiator providing warmth.

BEROOM TWO A well-proportioned second bedroom featuring a UPVC-framed double-glazed window, providing a good source of natural light, together with a radiator.

The room also benefits from built-in wardrobes, providing useful integrated storage and making the space both practical and versatile.

FAMILY BATHROOM The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising a panelled bath, wash hand basin and WC.

The room also benefits from a useful built-in storage cupboard, which houses the combination gas boiler.

Two UPVC-framed double-glazed windows provide attractive rear and side aspects, allowing plenty of natural light into the room, while a radiator provides warmth.

EXTERNALLY To the rear of the property is an enclosed courtyard providing a private and low-maintenance outdoor space.

The courtyard benefits from gated access, offering convenient access to and from the property.