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About
Located within the ever-popular Biddick Woods area, this impressive four-bedroom detached family home on Cottonwood offers spacious and versatile accommodation throughout, perfectly suited to modern family living.
Upon entering, the welcoming hallway provides access to the main ground floor accommodation and immediately gives a sense of the space on offer.
To the front of the property is a generously sized lounge with large windows allowing plenty of natural light to flow through, creating a comfortable and inviting reception room ideal for relaxing.
The standout feature of the home is undoubtedly the exceptional open-plan kitchen, dining and living space to the rear.
Designed with both family life and entertaining in mind, this impressive area offers a seamless layout with ample room for cooking, dining and relaxing all in one space.
The modern fitted kitchen features sleek cabinetry, extensive worktop space and a breakfast bar, while the dining area comfortably accommodates a large family table.
Flowing effortlessly from here is the striking garden room with feature glazing and French doors overlooking the rear garden, creating a bright and sociable additional reception space that can be enjoyed throughout the year.
The ground floor also benefits from a useful WC, internal access to the garage and additional storage space. To the first floor, the property continues to impress with four well-proportioned bedrooms.
The master bedroom is particularly spacious and benefits from en-suite shower room.
The remaining bedrooms provide flexible accommodation ideal for children, guests or those working from home, all served by a modern family bathroom finished in neutral tones.
Externally, the property enjoys excellent kerb appeal with a block paved driveway providing ample off-street parking and access to the integral garage.
To the rear is a private and enclosed garden featuring a lawn and multiple seating areas, offering the perfect setting for outdoor dining, entertaining or family use during the warmer months.
Cottonwood is ideally positioned for convenient access to a range of local amenities, well-regarded schools, transport links and nearby walking routes, making this an excellent opportunity to acquire a spacious family home within one of the area’s most sought-after residential locations Living Room (4.77m x 4.34m, 15'7" x 14'2") Kitchen (4.22m x 2.64m, 13'10" x 8'7") Dining Area (2.69m x 2.82m, 8'9" x 9'3") Sun Room (4.23m x 2.53m, 13'10" x 8'3") WC (1.00m x 1.58m, 3'3" x 5'2") Master Bedroom (2.95m x 4.41m, 9'8" x 14'5") Ensuite (1.57m x 2.04m, 5'1" x 6'8") Bedroom 2 (3.49m x 2.93m, 11'5" x 9'7") Bedroom 3 (2.90m x 2.32m, 9'6" x 7'7") Bedroom 4 (2.18m x 2.13m, 7'1" x 6'11") Bathroom (1.85m x 2.04m, 6'0" x 6'8") Garage (5.17m x 2.77m, 16'11" x 9'1")
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About 10, Cottonwood, Houghton Le Spring
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