10, Leazes Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3DP

Occupying the ground floor of an elegant Victorian residence dating from 1865, this exceptional apartment offers generously proportioned single-level living, complemented by an impressive private side and rear garden, as well as access to an expansive communal lawned garden to the front.

The property is approached via an imposing original Victorian timber entrance door, opening into a welcoming communal hallway featuring polished wooden flooring and decorative wall panelling.

This impressive entrance serves the two ground-floor apartments and leads to a magnificent period staircase ascending to the first-floor residences.

Within the apartment, a generous private reception hall provides access to the principal living accommodation, including the lounge, kitchen/dining room, family bathroom and three well-appointed double bedrooms.

The spacious kitchen/dining room is thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining.

The fitted kitchen features granite worktops, a traditional 1.5 Belfast sink, a gas range cooker with extractor hood, and an American-style fridge freezer.

There is ample space for a family dining table, while attractive wooden flooring enhances the room's character.

Positioned on the Eastern elevation, the kitchen enjoys direct access to the private side garden through an elegant timber door with double glazed panels.

The beautifully proportioned lounge enjoys an abundance of natural light thanks to its striking dual-aspect bay windows, complete with timber-framed double glazing.

Overlooking the front of the property, this inviting reception room offers a bright and welcoming space in which to relax.

The principal bedroom is privately situated to the rear of the apartment and is accessed via a vestibule incorporating a generous built-in storage cupboard.

This impressive suite benefits from dual-aspect timber-framed double-glazed windows, together with glazed doors opening onto a charming Juliet balcony overlooking the private side garden.

The en-suite shower room is fitted with a high-quality suite comprising a corner shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC.

Bedrooms two and three are also located at the rear of the property and are both generously proportioned doubles.

Bedroom three is currently arranged as a study and enjoys attractive views across the private rear garden.

Externally, the property's outstanding private side and rear gardens are accessed via an elegant wrought-iron gate and provide a wonderful extension of the living space.

Beautifully landscaped, the gardens feature multiple seating areas, a paved patio, mature planting, and a flagstone pathway leading to an additional seating area and a timber garden shed.

Residents also enjoy use of the substantial south-east-facing communal front garden, an attractive lawn bordered by mature trees that enhances the setting of this distinguished period home.

Ample off-road parking is provided on the generous gravel driveway to the front of the property, offering convenient parking for both residents and visitors.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful apartment within a distinguished Victorian residence, combining elegant period features with spacious accommodation and exceptional private outdoor space.

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact our office at your earliest convenience. Agent Notes The property is leasehold with approximately 978 years remaining.

Although no ground rent is payable there is an annual service charge payable to the management company, this can be paid monthly. The current annual service charge is £2,547.32.

The service charge is paid as a contribution to services, repairs, maintenance, and insurance of the building and communal areas.

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