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About
Perfectly positioned in the sought-after Hummersknott/West End of Darlington, this immaculately presented detached house on Clare Avenue presents an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a comfortable and stylish home.
The property has been thoughtfully and thoroughly updated and improved to a high standard, ensuring a modern living experience.
Upon entering, you will find a welcoming open plan reception room that leads into a beautifully refitted kitchen.
The ground floor also boasts a convenient utility room and a cloakroom, adding to the practicality of the space. This delightful home features three well-proportioned bedrooms.
The neutral and fresh decoration throughout allows for easy personalisation, making it a blank canvas for your own style.
The property has undergone a full rewire, and the majority of windows have been replaced, along with new external and internal doors, ensuring peace of mind for the new owner.
Externally, the well-stocked and maintained gardens are a true highlight with plenty of sunlight throughout the day and early evening.
The property also benefits from parking and a garage, providing ample space for vehicles and storage.
Situated in a quiet residential area, this home offers a tranquil retreat while still being conveniently located near local amenities.
With no onward chain, this property is ready for you to move in and make it your own. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate all that this lovely home has to offer.
Having updated the property the vendor is unexpectedly having to relocate, presenting a unique opportunity for the next fortunate owner.
Entrance Hallway - Newly fitted composite door, insulated solid wooden flooring, staircase to the first floor and electric heater.
Lounge/Dining Room - 7.59m x 3.73m (24'11 x 12'03) - With a Upvc double glazed window to the front, refitted wooden flooring with underfloor insulation, Upvc double glazed door to the rear will fell length Upvc double glazed windows leading onto external patio area.
Two electric heaters. Kitchen - 2.79m x 2.84m (9'02 x 9'04) - With a Upvc double glazed window to the rear.
Fitted with a range of stone gloss wall, base and drawer units with soft close drawers and Calcutta Gold quartz work surfaces and splashbacks.
One and a half composite sink unit with mixer taps, space for dishwasher, space for Range style oven (900mm), space for fridge freezer. Under stairs storage cupboard. Electric heater.
Utility Room - 3.15m x 1.55m (10'04 x 5'01) - With a Upvc double glazed window to the rear and newly fitted composite door to the side.
Fitted with a Belfast sink unit with mixer taps, space for washing machine, base unit with Calcutta Gold quartz work surfaces, full length larder cupboards and vinyl flooring. Electric heater.
Ground Floor Cloakroom - Newly fitted with a low level w.c. and wash hand basin, vinyl flooring.
First Floor Landing - With Upvc double glazed window to the side and storage cupboard housing hot water tank.
Bedroom One - 3.71m x 3.35m (12'02 x 11'00) - With a Upvc double glazed window to the front, double storage cupboard providing hanging and shelving and electric heater.
Bedroom Two - 3.73m x 3.02m (12'03 x 9'11) - With a Upvc double glazed window to the rear, double storage cupboard providing hanging and shelving and electric heater.
Bedroom Three - 2.95m x 2.72m (9'08 x 8'11) - With a Upvc double glazed window to the front, storage cupboard with shelving.
Family Shower Room - Refitted by the current owner comprising a double walk in shower with electric shower, low level w.c.
and wash hand basin, heated towel rail, vinyl flooring and neutral fully tiled walls. Upvc double glazed windows to the rear and side.
Garage - 4.85m 2.49m (15'11 8'02) - With electric remote controlled roller door, power and light. Ample shelving, with under space for freezer and tumble dryer.
Externally - The property enjoys parking to the front elevation leading to attached single garage with control roller door.
There is gated access to both sides into the rear garden, which is laid to lawn with patio area, well established borders with evergreens and shrubbery, outside water, power and lighting.
The property benefits from having a south facing roof, offering the ideal opportunity to add solar in the future.
Tenure - Freehold Property Details - Local Authority: Darlington Council Tax Band: D Annual Price: £2,494 Conservation Area No Flood Risk Very low Floor Area Plot size approx 118 ms Mobile coverage EE Vodaphone O2 Three Mobile Broadband Ultrafast Superfast BT EE Sky Talk Talk Plusnet Vodaphone Note - IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS: We endeavour to make our sales 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 measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers 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 travelling some distance to view.
Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. We cannot also confirm at this stage of marketing the tenure of this house
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