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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · DH3 3ND
For saleListed 333 days
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About
Located on the ever-popular Crichton Avenue, just outside Chester-le-Street town centre, this extended and refurbished three/four-bedroom semi-detached home occupies a generous corner plot with sizeable front and rear gardens and far-reaching rural views.
An ideal purchase for a wide range of buyers, early internal viewing is strongly recommended to avoid missing this exceptional opportunity.
The property opens with an entrance vestibule, offering ground floor storage and access to a conveniently placed W.C.
The hallway leads into the showstopping open-plan living space—an impressive hub of the home designed for modern family life.
This expansive area seamlessly combines living, dining, and kitchen zones, featuring a central chimney breast with a wood-burning stove, a lantern-style ceiling with inset LED lighting, and bi-folding doors opening to the landscaped rear garden, creating a superb indoor/outdoor flow.
The contemporary kitchen includes a range of fitted units and an island with hardwood worktops.
Internal access to the attached garage is available, and a versatile additional room completes the ground floor, offering flexibility as a bedroom, playroom, or home office.
Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms are provided.
Two are generous doubles, with the front bedroom benefiting from a bay window and fitted storage, while the larger rear bedroom features integrated furniture.
The third bedroom includes built-in storage and is an oversized single or comfortable small double.
The family bathroom has been stylishly updated, featuring fully tiled walls, a P-shaped bath, and a vanity unit with W.C. and wash basin. The exterior is another standout feature.
A spacious driveway provides off-street parking for multiple vehicles and leads to the attached garage. The large front garden is mainly laid to lawn with established hedged boundaries.
To the rear, part of the garden has been thoughtfully landscaped with a patio, artificial lawn, and a striking seating area beneath a bespoke pergola equipped with a projector screen.
Beyond this, a wood-fired hot tub is available by negotiation, close by this property boasts a sauna perfect for relaxation, alongside this is additional outdoor space suitable for storage or a vegetable plot.
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. QCT250619/2
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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Deal
Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
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