2-bedroom semi-detached house · DL12 9AW
Sold STCListed 163 days
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3 Corn Close is a two bedroom, semi-detached property sitting within a large plot with a sizeable garden to the rear.
The Property 3 Corn Close is a two bedroom, semi-detached property sitting within a large plot with a sizeable garden to the rear.
Entering the property through the front door, the entrance hall has doors radiating to the living room and utility with stairs rising to the first floor.
The living room spans the depth of the property and enjoys a dual aspect to the front and rear with sliding patio doors opening to the rear garden.
The room boasts wooden flooring and a log burning stove sat upon a stone hearth.
From the living room, a door opens through to the kitchen, through the under stair pantry cupboard, providing excellent storage space.
The kitchen itself lies to the rear of the property having a range of wall and base shaker style units with kitchen sink, quarry tile flooring and space for a cooker, fridge-freezer and undercounter space for a washing machine.
The kitchen has views out to the rear of the property with patio doors providing access to the garden.
From the kitchen, a door opens to the utility room which has worktop space, stainless steel sink and drainer and a separate WC and wash basin.
A door provides external access from the side of the property and another door returns to the entrance hall.
To the first floor, the main bedroom is a good sized double bedroom spanning the depth of the property and enjoying a dual aspect to the front and rear.
The second bedroom lies to the front of the property and along with the main bedroom, both have wooden flooring. The bathroom lies to the rear and comprises a bath with shower over, WC and wash basin.
There is a useful airing cupboard providing space for towels. Externally, to the front of the property there is a small lawned garden with shrub borders and driveway.
A path leads down the side of the property to the large rear garden which is substantially larger than other properties in the immediate vicinity allowing ample space for a potential extension to the property should a prospective purchaser wish subject to the necessary consents.
The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature shrub and flower borders which include apple trees, with decking and patio areas perfect for outdoor furniture.
Tenure & Possession The property is understood to be freehold with vacant possession upon completion, held over two titles. EPC Rating This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of D/65.
Local Authority Durham County Council The property is Council Tax Band A. Utilities The property benefits from mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. The property has gas fired central heating.
Parking There is a driveway to the front of the property providing parking for up to two vehicles.
Characteristics The property has a broadband connection with ultrafast connections available in the area. There is good mobile coverage over most networks.
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Location Corn Close is situated 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 half a mile from the town centre by a pleasant walk over the River Tees, where there are many pleasant woodland and riverside walks.
There are 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 transport links.
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