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About
This well-presented home in a great location has been improved and updated by the current owners and occupies an attractive position within a small cul-de-sac on the popular Waldridge Park development.
Offering a practical layout, tasteful décor and the added benefit of a conservatory/sun room to the rear, together with an en-suite shower room, the property provides comfortable and versatile accommodation.
The entrance porch opens into a spacious living/dining room, extending to approximately 20ft and providing a good-sized lounge/dining space.
To the rear is a well-equipped kitchen, leading through to the useful conservatory/sun room, which provides an additional reception area overlooking the rear garden.
The first floor provides two double bedrooms, with the second bedroom benefiting from its own en-suite shower room. There is also a further refitted bathroom, finished in a contemporary style.
Externally, the enclosed rear garden has been designed with ease of maintenance in mind, featuring a low maintenance gravelled area and raised cecking, providing a pleasant space for outdoor seating and entertaining.
The property also benefits from a front garden, while an en-bloc garage is located within the nearby garage block. Additional street parking is available within the cul-de-sac.
Further features include gas central heating and uPVC double glazing.
Location Dronfield Close forms part of the popular Waldridge Park development, situated a short distance to the west of Chester-le-Street and close to Waldridge Fell Country Park.
Chester-le-Street provides a good range of shops, schools, leisure facilities and everyday amenities, while the location is well placed for commuters with road links to Durham City, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland.
Chester-le-Street railway station is also located on the East Coast Main Line, providing connections towards London and Edinburgh.
A well-positioned and improved home offering two double bedrooms, and an en-suite shower room to the master bedroom.
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. CST260377/8
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