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An immaculately presented three-bedroom detached home with garage, finished to a high standard throughout and superbly positioned on the highly sought-after Castle Croft development in Startforth.
Beautifully styled with excellent attention to detail, this attractive property offers turnkey accommodation, ideal for a range of buyers.
The Property An immaculately presented three-bedroom detached home with garage, finished to a high standard throughout and superbly positioned on the highly sought-after Castle Croft development in Startforth.
Beautifully styled with excellent attention to detail, this attractive property offers turnkey accommodation, ideal for a range of buyers.
A recently installed Chartwell green composite front door opens into a bright and welcoming entrance hallway, setting the tone for the rest of the home.
The hallway provides access to all ground floor rooms and includes a convenient WC/cloakroom.
To the right, the generously proportioned living room offers a warm and inviting space, filled with natural light from a double-glazed window overlooking the front garden—perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
To the rear, the impressive open-plan kitchen and dining area provides a stunning focal point of the home.
Thoughtfully designed and beautifully finished, the kitchen features elegant cream shaker-style wall and base units complemented by wood-effect work surfaces and a stainless-steel sink with mixer tap.
A full range of integrated appliances includes a dishwasher, oven, four-ring gas hob, washing machine, and fridge-freezer.
There is ample space for a dining table, while French doors open out onto the rear garden, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. A large storage cupboard further enhances practicality.
Stairs rise to the first-floor landing, which benefits from a useful built-in storage cupboard.
The main bedroom, located at the front, is a spacious and well-appointed double with a built-in cupboard and a stylish en-suite shower room.
The en-suite is fitted with a WC, wash hand basin, a shower cubicle with mains-fed shower, and a contemporary chrome heated towel rail.
Bedroom two is another generously sized double, enjoying a pleasant outlook over the rear garden, while bedroom three offers versatility as a single bedroom, nursery, or home office.
The accommodation is completed by the modern family bathroom, featuring a WC, wall-mounted wash hand basin, and a panelled bath with chrome fittings.
Neutral tiling and a chrome heated towel rail create a sleek, contemporary finish. Externally, the property continues to impress.
To the front is a neatly maintained lawned garden and a paved pathway leading to the entrance. A driveway provides off-street parking and leads to a single garage with an up-and-over door.
A side gate gives access to the enclosed rear garden, which has been thoughtfully arranged for ease of maintenance.
The garden features a generous patio area, split-level gravel sections, and additional paved spaces, all designed to offer an attractive and low-maintenance outdoor environment.
A standout feature is the charming wooden garden structure, currently utilised as a home office and sun room—perfect for modern living.
Note An annual service charge is set to become payable upon completion of the development, this is expected to be in the region of £140 per annum, which covers maintenance of the communal areas.
Tenure & Possession Freehold, available with vacant possession upon completion. EPC Rating This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of B/83. Local Authority Durham County Council.
Tax Band C. Utilities The property benefits from mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. The central heating system is powered by a gas combination boiler.
Parking There is a single garage with driveway. Characteristics Broadband is currently connected with average download speeds of approximately 745mbps and upload speeds of 30mbps.
Mobile coverage is available, interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.
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Location Burnhope Way sits within the Castle Croft Development in Startforth, which lies on the fringe of the ever popular town of Barnard Castle and comprises an interesting variety of houses.
It is situated only a mile from the town centre by a pleasant walk over the Tees, either over the County Bridge or by the Green Bridge, and also serviced by local transport.
There is a broader range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities found within the town centre itself.
Barnard Castle is often referred to as the “Gateway to Teesdale” with many renowned beauty spots close at hand.
For the commuter, the A66, the A67 and the A1(M) provide links with the major commercial centres of the North East.
Darlington Mainline Railway Station and Teesside International Airport offer further communications.
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