4-bedroom detached house · DL14 8BD
Sold STCListed 168 days
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About
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully upgraded four-bedroom detached residence, thoughtfully designed to deliver both elegance and practicality for modern family living.
This impressive home is set behind a generous driveway with integral garage and enjoys a private, landscaped rear garden perfectly suited to both relaxation and entertaining.
The current owners have significantly enhanced the property, introducing a stylish contemporary kitchen, upgraded bathroom and en suite, a substantial conservatory, and a professionally landscaped garden resulting in a home presented to an exceptional standard throughout.
The internal accommodation is both spacious and well-proportioned.
A welcoming entrance hall leads to an elegant front-facing living room, complete with a striking log burner and bay window, creating a refined yet comfortable setting.
The formal dining room offers versatility for entertaining, flowing effortlessly into the impressive conservatory an ideal additional reception space with garden views and direct access to the patio.
The heart of the home is the expansive kitchen, fitted with a high-specification range of units, integrated appliances, and a central breakfast bar, with French doors opening onto the rear garden.
To the first floor, the principal bedroom offers a calm and sophisticated retreat, complete with fitted wardrobes and a well-appointed en suite shower room.
Three further bedrooms provide flexible accommodation for family living, guest space, or home working, all served by a contemporary family bathroom featuring a panelled bath with overhead shower and integrated television.
Externally, the property continues to impress.
The front aspect is defined by a substantial driveway and neat lawned area, while the rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped to create a private outdoor haven, combining lawn and patio spaces ideally suited for al fresco dining and entertaining.
Positioned within easy reach of Bishop Auckland, the property benefits from immediate access to a comprehensive range of amenities including supermarkets, healthcare facilities, reputable primary and secondary schools, and a vibrant high street.
Excellent transport connectivity places destinations such as Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, and York within convenient reach, while the nearby A688 provides seamless links to the A1(M) for both northbound and southbound travel.
A distinguished home of quality, space, and convenience perfectly aligned with the expectations of the modern family buyer.
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Value & comps
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Deal
Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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