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Spacious four bedroom detached home | Stylish contemporary interiors | Integral garage and generous rear garden A beautifully presented four bedroom detached home, offering generous living space, stylish contemporary interiors and excellent outside space within the ever popular village of Lanchester.
The moment you enter this sensational home, you are immediately presented with an interior designed by a professional feel.
The combination of colours, intricate detail and obvious consideration to the details is paramount.
Everything from the choice of flooring to the electrical sockets has been considered, and this is the definition of move-in ready.
The property is dressed throughout with calm neutral decoration, modern flooring and a polished finish that gives the home a warm and considered feel.
The kitchen is a particular highlight, combining soft shaker style cabinetry, sleek work surfaces, under cabinet lighting and herringbone style flooring to create a bright, practical and contemporary space.
The accommodation is well suited to family life, with flexible reception space, four bedrooms, a stylish family bathroom, driveway parking and a single integral garage.
To the rear, the generous garden has been attractively landscaped, with a large terrace and seating area creating a private outdoor space for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying the warmer months.
Ground Floor The entrance leads via the hallway into the spacious kitchen / diner and gives access to the living room.
The kitchen has a clean contemporary feel, with a generous range of pale shaker style units, light work surfaces, under cabinet lighting and attractive herringbone style flooring.
It is a bright and well finished room, combining everyday practicality with a calm modern design.
Clever design choices presents the adjoining living room which can be separated simply by the closing of beautifully appointed tri-folding doors to create two separate living spaces.
Open them up for entertaining, or close them down to snuggle up in front of Netflix on a cosy Saturday night.
The well proportioned living room, finished in soft neutral tones and centred around a feature fireplace offers space for relaxation.
Built in shelving adds both character and practicality, while the large front facing window allows natural light to soften the space.
A further reception area provides useful flexibility and is currently styled as a relaxed sitting or dining space.
With views over the garden and a comfortable connection to the rest of the home, it offers a practical and welcoming setting for everyday family life.
The ground floor also benefits from a spacious and stylish utility room which gives access to the garage, and a cloakroom which provides practical, everyday convenience.
First Floor The first floor provides four bedrooms, giving the home flexibility for families, guests, home working or dressing space.
The principal bedroom is beautifully presented, with a soft modern finish and fitted furniture.
The family bathroom has been finished to an excellent standard, with a bath, separate shower enclosure, vanity storage, patterned floor tiling and soft contemporary wall tiling.
It is a fresh, stylish and practical room, designed for both comfort and day to day use.
Outside To the front, the property has a neat garden, driveway parking and access to the single integral garage. The rear garden is a real strength of the home.
Generous in size and thoughtfully arranged, it includes a large terrace, seating area, covered seating section and mature green surroundings.
It offers a strong balance of privacy, usable space and low maintenance design, ideal for outdoor dining, entertaining or family use.
Location Lanchester is one of County Durham’s most desirable village locations, known for its strong community feel, attractive setting and excellent everyday convenience.
The village offers a good range of local amenities, including shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, takeaways, medical facilities, a pharmacy, community facilities and countryside walks close by.
Schooling is another key part of the village’s appeal.
Local options include Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School, currently rated Good by Ofsted, All Saints’ Catholic Primary School, which was previously judged Good under the former framework and has maintained the standards identified at its previous inspection, and St Bede’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College, which provides secondary and sixth form education within the village.
Public transport links connect Lanchester with Durham, Consett and surrounding areas, while road links provide straightforward access towards Durham City, Consett, Stanley, the A691 and wider regional routes.
Why this home stands out A spacious detached home in a sought after village setting, combining four bedroom accommodation with stylish interiors, a contemporary kitchen and bathroom, a single integral garage and a generous rear garden.
It is a home that feels carefully finished, comfortable and ready to enjoy, with the practicality families need and the warmth buyers hope to find.
Location Lanchester is one of County Durham’s most desirable village locations, known for its strong community feel, attractive setting and excellent everyday convenience.
The village offers a good range of local amenities, including shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, takeaways, medical facilities, a pharmacy, community facilities and countryside walks close by.
Hallway (4.86m x 2.67m) Living Room (6.07m x 3.59m) Kitchen (3.03m x 2.67m) Kitchen / Diner (3.95m x 2.77m) Utility (2.78m x 2.30m) Garage (2.78m x 2.63m) Bedroom One (4.62m x 2.66m) Bedroom Two (4.23m x 2.98m) Bedroom Three (2.81m x 2.52m) Bedroom Four (2.63m x 2.53m) Bathroom (2.85m x 1.73m) Hallway (3.90m x 1.46m)
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