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Description ### superb double-fronted family home on A highly desirable estate / 4 bedrooms / 2 reception rooms ### Nicely nestled at the centre of the popular Poppyfields Estate on the very southern outskirts of Chester-le-Street.
This impressive double-fronted family home on Gill Croft is perfectly positioned for easy access to the ample off-street parking available along with a double detached garage to the rear.?
Upon entry, we are greeted with a fabulous entrance hall with parquet style solid wood flooring which runs throughout the entire ground floor, along with a stylish solid oak banister with twisted black wrought iron spindles.
A stunningly presented 17ft lounge is perfect for large family gatherings especially in the summer with the addition of a double set of UPVC doors leading out onto an impressive south-facing garden, along with a 20ft kitchen/diner with a superb range of modern kitchen units finished with contrasting quartz work surfaces which lead onto an impressive separate dining room.
There is also a WC just off the entrance hall. The first floor boasts a larger than average landing and is home to 4 well-appointed bedrooms and a family bathroom.
While the 3 main bedrooms all benefit from built-in wardrobes, the master bedroom is further complimented with an ensuite consisting of a 'P' shaped bath and overhead rainfall style mains mixer shower.
The fourth bedroom offers diversity as it is currently used as a study, perfect for working from home.
The front exterior is beautifully presented with a well-maintained lawn along with a floral presentation to the boundary.
A long drive to the right hand gable end leading up to a detached double garage offers ample parking and sits conveniently alongside a spacious, private and beautifully presented south-facing garden.
The garage itself benefits from having power and lighting, a remote controlled door and rear access direct from the garden.
Poppyfields is a quiet and highly sought-after estate for families of all sizes.
Not only is it perfectly positioned for commuters who require easy access to major 'A' roads but is also a short distance from Chester-le-Street Train Station for those requiring regional and national travel, offering the opportunity to work from home or hybrid working.
The town centre is a 5 minute drive away for access to the many local amenities and the property falls within the catchment areas of several well-regarded schools in the area.
A fabulous home perfect for modern family living, all for the amazing price of £440,000.
Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: E EPC In Process Room Descriptions Entrance Hall - Enter via a composite front door complimented with UPVC double glazed windows on either side, into a stylish and brightly decorated entrance hall with parquet style solid wood flooring.
Access provided for a lounge, dining room, WC and carpeted staircase with a stunning solid oak banister leading to the first floor and under stairs storage. Wall mounted radiator.
Lounge - 17'5 x 11'9 (5.35m x 3.63m) - A super spacious lounge with matching parquet style solid wood flooring throughout.
The large UPVC double glazed bay window to the front and double set of UPVC French doors to the rear, allowing this stunning and generous reception room to fill with natural light.
Electric fire place as centre piece, 2 wall mounted radiators and access to a kitchen/diner.
Kitchen/Diner - 11'2 x 20'2 (3.43m x 6.16m) - An impressive 20ft kitchen/diner with a sublime range of stylish fitted kitchen units, finished with contrasting quartz work surfaces and breakfast bar.
Excellent range of integrated appliances which include a twin electric oven and hob with a glass splashback and overhead extractor, washing machine, dishwasher, tall fridge and matching freezer.
Stainless steel one-and-a-half sink with a hose style mixer tap below a rear-facing UPVC double glazed window.
UPVC door and double glazed windows within a bay setting looking out onto a rear garden in the dining area.
Matching parquet style solid wood flooring throughout, wall mounted radiator and access to the dining room.
Dining Room - 13'4 x 9'2 (4.10m x 2.81m) - An impressive and generous dining room with matching parquet style solid wood flooring, front and separate side-facing UPVC double glazed windows, wall mounted radiator and access back to the entrance hall.
WC - 7'1 x 2'6 (2.19m x 0.89m) - Matching parquet style solid wood flooring, access to a toilet and wash basin, side-facing UPVC double glazed window and wall mounted radiator.
First Floor Landing - 6'5 x 16'8 (2.00m x 5.14m) - Impressive larger than average landing with carpeted flooring, offering access to 4 well-proportioned bedrooms, family bathroom, built-in storage and loft hatch with a drop down ladder leading to an impressive boarded loft space with lighting, offering ample storage.
Bedroom One - 10'6 x 13'5 (3.25m x 4.12m) - Carpeted double bedroom with a rear-facing UPVC double glazed window, built-in wardrobe, wall mounted radiator and access to an ensuite.
Ensuite - 6'7 x 6'3 (2.06m x 1.94m) - Tiled flooring and full-height tiled splashback.
Access to a toilet, vanity unit with fitted wash basin and 'P' shaped bath with an overhead rainfall style mains mixer shower. Rear-facing UPVC double glazed window and wall mounted radiator.
Bedroom Two - 10'3 x 8'7 (3.14m x 2.67m) - Carpeted double bedroom with a rear-facing UPVC double glazed window, built-in wardrobe and wall mounted radiator.
Bedroom Three - 8'5 x 10'2 (2.59m x 3.13m) - Carpeted double bedroom with front-facing UPVC double glazed window, built-in wardrobe and wall mounted radiator.
Bedroom Four - 6'4 x 8'9 (1.97m x 2.72m) - Currently used as a study, carpeted bedroom with a front-facing UPVC double glazed window and wall mounted radiator.
Family Bathroom - 8'9 x 5'4 (2.73m x 1.65m) - Spacious and modern bathroom with tiled flooring and full tiled splashback throughout.
Access to a toilet, vanity unit with fitted wash basin, bath and a large separate walk-in shower unit with a rainfall style mains mixer shower.
Side-facing UPVC double glazed window and wall mounted vertical radiator.
Exterior - The property sits on an impressive plot with a well-presented lawn to the front with a block paved path to the front door.
Off-street parking for 3 vehicles along with a double detached garage (17'5 x 16'3 (5.35m x 4.99m)) with a remote controlled door, power and lighting, all located to the right hand gable end along with gated access to a private and well-presented south-facing garden, mostly lawned with a patio area and outdoor sockets.
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