3-bedroom house · DH1 2JR
Listing removedListed 132 days · slow let
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About
A rarely available opportunity to rent this end of terrace property with three/four bedrooms and large garden, situated within walking distance to Durham City centre and close to a range of local amenities which are available within Gilesgate.
The spacious floor plan comprises of an entrance porch and hallway, living room with feature fireplace, further reception room or fourth bedroom with access to the garden, utility room, WC and impressive open plan kitchen and dining room with island unit.
To the first floor, there is a master bedroom with ensuite shower room, two further bedrooms and luxurious bathroom. Externally there is a large, lawned garden and gates providing off street parking.
Ground Floor Entrance Porch Entered via UPVC door. Having UPVC double glazed windows, tiled flooring and recessed spotlighting. Hall With stairs leading to the first floor and tiled flooring.
Living Room (4.40 x 3.93 (14'5" x 12'10")) Having a UPVC double glazed window to the front, feature fireplace housing a stove, wood flooring and radiator.
Garden Room/Bedroom Four (3.88 x 2.83 (12'8" x 9'3")) Accessed via double doors from the living room. Having full length windows and a door to the rear garden, wood flooring and radiator.
Utility Room (3.43 x 2.06 (11'3" x 6'9")) With a UPVC double glazed opaque window to the front and door to the rear garden, fitted floor unit and worktops with a sink unit, plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer space.
Wc Comprising of a WC and UPVC double glazed opaque window to the front.
Open Plan Kitchen And Dining Room (6.24 x 4.35 (20'5" x 14'3")) Impressive open plan kitchen and dining room with an island unit, fitted with a range of units having contrasting worktops incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, a built in stainless steel oven and gas hob with extractor over.
Further features include UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side, a feature fireplace, tiled splashbacks and flooring, understairs storage cupboard and radiator.
First Floor Landing With a feature exposed stone wall. Bedroom One (3.97 x 3.41 (13'0" x 11'2")) Double bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window to the rear, radiator and built in storage cupboard.
Ensuite (2.80 x 1.19 (9'2" x 3'10")) Comprising of a cubicle with electric shower, hand wash basin set to a vanity unit, WC, heated towel rail, recessed spotlighting and UPVC double glazed opaque window to the side.
Bedroom Two (4.35 x 2.24 (14'3" x 7'4")) Generous bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window to the side and radiator.
Bedroom Three (3.15 x 2.09 (10'4" x 6'10")) Further well proportioned bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window to the front, laminate flooring and radiator.
Bathroom/Wc (3.30 x 2.09 (10'9" x 6'10")) Luxurious family bathroom comprising of a freestanding bath with hand held mixer tap, hand wash basin set to a pedestal unit and WC.
Having recessed spotlighting, laminate flooring, heated towel rail and extractor fan. External To the side of the property is a large enclosed garden with lawn and patio area.
There are double gates which provide access for off street parking.
Value & comps
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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.
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About 42, Sherburn Road, Gilesgate
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