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Porter Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

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  • CONVENIENT LOCATION

Description

This contemporary and immaculately presented four-bedroom executive home, is situated in the peaceful Aykley Heads, less than a mile from central Durham and backing onto a woodland nature reserve.

The smart interior - decorated in bright neutral colours throughout briefly comprises to the ground floor: Entrance hallway, cloakroom/WC, living room, kitchen dining room and utility room. To the first floor are four bedrooms with the master boasting en-suite facilities. There is also an additional family bathroom on this level. Externally the property includes an lawned garden to the front, enclosed rear garden, integral garage and off-street parking.
Further benefits including comprehensive insulation, a gas-fired central heating system, (with programmable thermostat controls), and high-performance glazing also help to ensure a higher-than-average B rating on the properties EPC.
Porter Close is a cul-de-sac comprising relatively new homes backing onto a woodland corridor close to the cities University Hospital and a 25 minute walk to the city centre. Aykley Woods is also served by numerous bus services to the city centre and beyond.
Amenities within easy reach also include Aykley Woods Nature Reserve and the Aykley Heads Recreation Ground while the County Durham Constabulary, the cities Register Office and the County Council headquarters are all nearby.
Durham itself and the River Wear are less than a mile to the south and home to everything you would expect from a modern city centre, including a host of high street brands, cinemas, pubs, restaurants, coffee shops, cafes and bars as well as the citys famous cathedral.
The property is a 20 minute walk away from the mainline train station. Trains from the station offer regular and direct LNER, TransPennine and Cross Country services to destinations including Newcastle, Leeds, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Londons Kings Cross.

Entrance Hallway

Double glazed entrance door, staircase to first floor and radiator.

Cloakroom/WC

0.89m x 1.61m

Double glazed window to rear, low level WC, wash hand basin, extractor fan and radiator.

Living Room

4.81m x 3.36m

Double glazed Bay window to front, television point and radiator.

Dining Kitchen

3.13m x 5.61m

Fitted wall and base units with coordinating work surfaces, sink unit, integrated electric oven, integrated gas hob, extractor hood, integrated fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, radiator, double glazed window to rear and double glazed French doors leading to rear garden.

Utility Room

2.34m x 1.6m

Fitted work surfaces, integrated washing machine, radiator and door to garage.

First Floor Landing

Storage cupboard and access to roof space.

Master Bedroom

4.04m x 3.4m

Double glazed window to front, fitted wardrobes, radiator and storage cupboard.

En-Suite Shower Room

1.81m x 2.12m

White three piece suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, step in shower cubicle, low level WC, partially tiled walls, double glazed window to side, extractor fan and radiator.

Bedroom Two

3.73m x 2.82m

Radiator and double glazed French doors leading to balcony.

Bedroom Three

2.91m x 2.82m

Double glazed window to rear and radiator.

Bedroom Four

2.93m x 2.2m

Double glazed window to rear and radiator.

Bathroom

1.93m x 2.08m

White three piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, partially tiled walls, double glazed window to rear, extractor fan and radiator.

Front Garden

Lawned area and driveway providing off street parking.

Rear Garden

Laid to lawn with patio area, fenced boundaries and gated access.

Garage

Roller door, light and power points.

EPC Rating

B

Council Tax

D

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Band: TBC
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Introducing Ben Charles

Ben Charles offers a complete and competitively priced property service. We are proud of our customer service delivery and fresh, positive attitude.

 We are a modern and forward thinking business that has not lost site of the importance of core values. Honesty, integrity and trust are very important to us in our everyday dealings with our customers.

The process of buying, selling, renting and letting can be very stressful. Our role is to make certain that we do everything within our power to make the experience as enjoyable as possible.

We offer honest and realistic advice to all our customers, having first listened to their expectations. All our customers are individuals with differing circumstances and needs. Our focus is to establish these and work together to achieve the desired result. Our marketing is very proactive.

Careful thought has been given to the design of our website, software systems and advertising strategy. Research suggests that today's buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants are becoming more and more committed to online and mobile device driven property browsing. For this reason our marketing is centred on this advertising platform.

 The more people who view the properties we offer for sale or to let, the more likely we are to achieve a successful result. We recognise that this method of property search is not for everyone. To ensure we service all our customer requirements we also maintain a presence in the local print media.

Marketing is only as good as the team of people responsible for actually dealing with your property requirements. We have a very experienced team of dedicated property professionals who will enthusiastically assist you, making sure that every opportunity is taken to succeed.

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