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This is an impressive individually designed detached bungalow, with the benefit of a generous split-level garden site, situated in the village of East Rainton well placed for access to nearby amenities and the regional road network with the A19 and A1(M) conveniently close at hand.
With a particularly pleasant outlook over the village green, the property offers spacious and versatile accommodation which would suit a range of potential purchasers including families and those looking for the convenience of stair-free living.
Particular features include a good-sized lounge with doors out to a lovely covered garden area to the side, a separate dining room and a comprehensively fitted kitchen/diner.
In addition there are four well proportioned bedrooms, a bathroom and a useful separate shower room.
Externally, the gardens are particularly secluded and offer a high degree of privacy, providing a perfect space for relaxing or outside entertaining.
The on-site parking provision is quite exceptional with double driveway parking to the front leading to a huge integral four car garage with a very useful workshop area off and there is additional driveway parking to the rear.
Other features include a recently re-covered main roof and a solar panel system with battery storage offering considerable savings on utility bills and providing an additional feed-in tarrif.
East Rainton enjoys particularly good road access and is perfectly placed for commuting to Sunderland and Durham or to the wider north east region.
This is a fine detached bungalow which is certain to impress on internal inspection and early viewing is recommended.
It comprises: hall, garden room/utility, lounge, dining room, kitchen/diner, 4 bedrooms, bathroom/wc, shower-room/wc, gas CH (combi), uPVC double glazing, carpets, integral four car garage and additional driveway parking, large mature garden site.
GARDEN ROOM/UTLITY 7' 11" x 6' 0" (2.42m x 1.84m) Wall and floor units; single bowl sink unit with mixer tap; quarry tiled floor; stable style door.
ENTRANCE HALL Cloaks and storage cupboards with sliding doors, built in cupboard; LVT flooring; two radiators with covers LOUNGE 18' 1" x 18' 2" (5.53m x 5.54m) Electric stove effect fire in stone fireplace with standage to sides; patio doors to side garden; radiator with cover DINING ROOM 13' 0" x 11' 10" (3.97m x 3.62m) Double doors through to lounge; two radiators KITCHEN/DINER 9' 11" x 12' 11" (3.04m x 3.94m) Range of fitted wall and floor units having contrasting working surfaces; one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap; built in electric oven; gas hob; extractor hood; Bosch dishwasher; spotlights; tiled splashback; tiled floor; radiator BEDROOM 1 11' 6" x 16' 8" (3.52m x 5.09m) Good range of quality fitted wardrobes and cupboards; spotlights; radiator BEDROOM 2 (PRESENTLY USED AS SITTING ROOM) 11' 7" x 11' 10" (3.54m x 3.61m) Radiator BEDROOM 3 9' 8" x 6' 3" (2.97m x 1.92m) Radiator BEDROOM 4 9' 10" x 6' 3" (3.00m x 1.93m) Radiator BATHROOM/WC Corner bath with mixer shower tap; pedestal hand basin with mixer tap; low level wc; partly tiled walls; tiled floor; heated towel radiator SHOWER ROOM Shower enclosure; pedestal hand basin with mixer tap; low level wc; spotlights; tiled walls; tiled floor; heated towel rail (chrome plated) Extras: (Included in price): All fitted carpets, blinds and light fittings Gas central heating (combi); uPVC double glazing Solar panel system with 10 kw battery storage (owned outright) and accessed via a useful app.
Block paved driveway parking accessed to the side and additional double driveway parking to front. Superb large four car integral garage with electric car charging point.
Workshop (3.72m x 3.69m) suitable for a range of potential uses with a wall mounted gas central heating boiler, Belfast sink, battery storage for solar panels, tiled floor, floor units and shelves.
Front and side gardens and secluded rear garden with mature plants, trees and shrubs, extensive lawns, shed and electric remote controlled awning.
Very attractive side covered garden area with block paved floor, pond and water features.
We understand that the property is freehold EPC rating C Council Tax Band F Viewing: By appointment through this office Please Note: These particulars are intended to provide a general outline only for the guidance of prospective purchasers and do not constitute, nor shall constitute, part of an offer or contract.
Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of such information.
The Vendor does not make or give, and neither the Directors of Alfred Pallas, nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any warranty in relation to this property.
Where reference is made to the tenure details of the property (including any relevant ground rent or service charge), this information should not be relied upon without being verified independently by the legal adviser of any intending purchaser.
Please note that the services and appliances in the property have not been tested.
Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed a statement that the property is in good condition, nor that any services, appliances or any fittings are in working order or satisfy current regulations.
Any measurements, areas or distances referred to are approximate and are not precise. Accordingly room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets or furnishings.
Plans and floor plans are for identification purposes only and are not to scale.
Information relating to the current council tax banding and standard amount payable is provided for guidance only and should be independently verified prior to purchase.
In particular, purchasers should make their own enquiries with the Local Authority whether a property banding could be subject to review following purchase.
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