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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · DL15 8FE
Sold STCListed 225 days
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A SUPERBLY PRESENTED AND MODERN, FOUR BEDROOM FAMILY HOME IN A VILLAGE LOCATION WITH GARDENS AND PARKING A beautifully presented and very well appointed modern home, built in 2022 on the edge of Howden le Wear village, with all of the modern design features you would expect.
The entrance hall is full height, with a glass balcony feature and leads to all ground floor rooms.
The kitchen, which has navy blue units with complimentary white quartz worksurfaces, is spacious and modern featuring a large central island, American style fridge/freezer, larder cupboard, double sink, induction hob and integrated oven and microwave.
One end of the kitchen is currently set out as a dining area with space to accommodate a large dining table seating 10 - perfect for entertaining. There is also room for further furniture if desired.
French doors lead out to the garden and patio area. The living room which is adjacent to the kitchen/diner, also has French doors leading to the garden.
There is a further reception room currently in use as an office, a cloakroom and a utility room with side door. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms.
The master suite benefits from a walk in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom, two further double bedrooms share a jack and jill shower room and there is a further double bedroom.
There is also a family bathroom. Location Situated on the southern edge of the village the property is well placed for commuting to Darlington, Durham and Bishop Auckland.
Darlington 17 miles ~ Bishop Auckland 4 miles ~ Durham 10 miles Outside Externally, to the rear, there are lawned and patio areas and to the front of the property there is a parking area suitable for two cars.
There is a hot and cold water supply to the garden and garden shed included in the sale. Services Mains gas central heating with mains electric, water and drainage.
Neither these services nor any boilers or radiators have been tested. There is underfloor heating throughout and a thermostat in each room that can be set independently.
The combi boiler is located in the utility room. The loft is boarded out for additional storage. All windows are double glazed UPVC and internal doors are solid wood.
All of the downstairs rooms have oak effect high quality laminate flooring.
Ground Floor Kitchen/Diner 9.13m x 4.32m Living Room 6.41m x 4.67m Study/Reception room 3.53m x 2.69m Utility Room 2.82m x 2.36m 1.98m x 2.22m Cloakroom First Floor Master Bedroom 3.96m x 4.66m Walk in Wardrobe 2.56m x 1.58m Bedroom 3.70m x 3.33m Bedroom 3.52m x 4.34m Walk in Wardrobe 1.67m x 1.51m Bedroom 3.68m x 2.68m Family Bathroom Bathroom Council Tax/EPC The council tax is band E payable to Durhan County Council.
EPC: B84 Burdens The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, rights of light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, obligations and easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether or not constituted in the title deeds or referred to in these particulars.
The Buyers will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of any such burdens where applicable. Method of Sale The property is offered for sale as a whole by Private Treaty.
The Seller reserves the right to amalgamate, withdraw or exclude any of the property shown at any time or to generally amend the particulars. Please register your interest with H&H Land & Estates.
Money Laundering Regulations Prospective Buyers should be aware that in the event that they are successful, they will be required to provide us with documents in relation to Money Laundering Regulations.
The extent of the required documentation will be confirmed to the Buyer after acceptance of an offer.
Exchange of Contracts It is expected that Exchange of Contracts will take place within twelve weeks of an offer being accepted.
Completion will take place within four weeks of the Exchange of Contracts or earlier by arrangement.
Value & comps
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