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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · DH3 4DA
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About
Take a look inside this three-bedroom detached true bungalow, situated in the popular area of North Lodge on the outskirts of Chester-le-Street.
Presented to the market with no onward vendor chain, this beautifully presented property must be viewed to appreciate the excellent internal features on offer.
The location benefits from convenient road links as well as well-positioned bus stops for those requiring public transport.
Entering the property from the front elevation, the spacious hallway provides access to all rooms.
The lounge is attractively presented and benefits from dual-aspect double glazed windows, overlooking green space to the front and a wooded area to the side.
A focal point fire completes this comfortable living space.
The dining kitchen has recently been modernised and now features a range of contemporary wall and base units, along with a selection of integrated and freestanding appliances.
There is ample space for a family dining table and direct access to the rear patio. Three spacious bedrooms are on offer, two of which are generous double rooms.
The largest bedroom benefits from an extensive range of fitted wardrobes, while bedroom two also includes fitted furniture.
Bedroom three is a well-proportioned single room, currently used as a snug, and offers flexibility for use as a home office, study, second reception room or additional bedroom.
A newly fitted shower room completes the accommodation and is well presented, featuring a large level-access double shower, shaker-style vanity units housing the WC and wash hand basin, and fully tiled walls.
Externally, the property benefits from a good-sized lawned front garden, with access running down the side to the patio and rear garden, all enclosed by hedged boundaries.
A driveway provides off-street parking for one vehicle and leads to the integral single garage, which is fitted with an electric roller shutter door.
The property also owns a portion of the green to the front, along with the adjoining woodland to the side.
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. QCT260012/2
Value & comps
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About Queensmere, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH3
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