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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · DL14 9AY
For saleListed 9 days
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About
Three bedroomed semi-detached property situated on Central Grange, St Helen Auckland offered to the market for sale.
Pleasantly positioned just a short distance from local amenities including primary schools and convenience stores, whilst Tindale Crescent's ever expanding retail park allows for easy access to a further range of facilities such as supermarkets, popular retail stores, restaurants and entertainment facilities.
The property is also only approximately 2.3 miles from Bishop Auckland town centre where there are further healthcare amenities, secondary schools, supermarket and local businesses.
There are excellent transport links in the area via both bus and the rail allowing convenient access to both nearby towns and villages, but also places further afield whilst the A68 and the A688 are nearby, ideal for commuters.
In brief, the property comprises; an entrance hall leading into the kitchen, living room, conservatory and cloakroom to the ground floor.
The first floor consists of the master bedroom with ensuite, two further bedrooms and family bathroom.
Externally, there is a paved driveway with EV charging port to the front, while to the rear there is an enclosed garden laid with artificial turf and patio space ideal for outdoor furniture.
Living Room - 5.0 x 3.37 (16'4" x 11'0") - The living room is located to the rear of the property offering ample space for furniture, neutral decor and window overlooking the conservatory.
Kitchen - 4.74 x 2.99 (15'6" x 9'9") - The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall. base and drawer units, contrasting work surfaces, tiled splashbacks and inset sink.
Space is available for free standing appliances with window to the front elevation.
Conservatory - 3.8 x 2.4 (12'5" x 7'10") - Accessed via the living room, the conservatory offers a great additional seating space with panoramic windows and French doors leading into the garden.
Cloakroom - Ground floor cloakroom fitted with a WC and wash hand basin.
Master Bedroom - 3.4 x 3.3 (11'1" x 10'9") - Generously sized master bedroom with plenty of space for a king-sized bed and further furniture, benefiting from neutral decor, fitted wardrobes and access leading into the ensuite.
Ensuite - 2.0 x 1.5 (6'6" x 4'11") - Ensuite bathroom fitted with a corner shower cubicle, heated towel rail, WC and wash hand basin.
Bedroom Two - 2.87 x 2.8 (9'4" x 9'2") - Another well-proportioned bedroom with neutral decor, fitted wardrobes and window to the rear.
Bedroom Three - 2.8 x 1.97 (9'2" x 6'5") - A large single bedroom with neutral decor and window to the rear.
Bathroom - 2.0 x 1.94 (6'6" x 6'4") - Family bathroom fitted with a panelled bath with overhead shower, WC and wash hand basin.
External - Externally, there is a paved driveway with EV charging port to the front, while to the rear there is an enclosed garden laid with artificial turf and patio space ideal for outdoor furniture.
Value & comps
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