Durham Road, Lanchester, DH7

This beautifully restored period home blends timeless character with cutting-edge energy efficiency and minimal future maintenance needs. With four spacious bedrooms, high-end finishes, and a professionally landscaped garden, this is an ideal family home that’s not only ready to move into — but ready for the future.

• Four spacious bedrooms + additional versatile media/guest room

• Impressive period details: high ceilings, picture rails, oak staircase, bay windows

• Energy-efficient EPC B-rated property with income-generating solar panels

• No costly upgrades needed: new windows, roof, insulation, appliances & electrics all done

• Engineered oak parquet flooring in the living room

• Stunning open-plan kitchen with grey gloss units and kitchen island with integrated charging

• Sun room dining area overlooking a professionally landscaped multi-level garden

• Media wall with 52" TV and built-in storage

• Two bathrooms including top-floor en suite

• Hive smart heating + EV charging point

• Driveway/off-street parking + garage

Step into the home via a custom-built oak-beamed porch and find a welcoming entrance hall with plush carpet and handcrafted oak staircase.

To the front, the elegant living room offers engineered oak parquet flooring, a large bay window, and a cosy electric fire — all enhanced by classic high ceilings and heritage charm.

The centrepiece of the home is the spacious open-plan family kitchen, complete with sleek grey gloss units, integrated appliances (all under warranty), and a smart kitchen island with built-in device charging — ideal for busy modern life. A connected sun room offers a bright, year-round dining space with views over the stunning rear garden.

Upstairs, three generously sized bedrooms are complemented by built-in wardrobes and custom storage. The top floor includes a fourth bedroom with en suite and a versatile space perfect as a media room, teen retreat, or home office.

The main family bathroom features a recently installed suite with separate bath and shower.

The multi-level rear garden is a standout feature, professionally landscaped for both play and relaxation. It includes a lawned area (currently a children's play zone), an upper patio with BBQ space, log store, and seating area, plus several restored outbuildings: a potting room, utility room, external WC, and a large workshop/man shed.

This home is designed for maximum energy efficiency and minimal ongoing costs, boasting:

• EPC B rating

• Fully double-glazed windows

• Hive smart heating system

• EV charging point

• Income-generating solar panels (demonstrable savings available)

• Full insulation, new roof, and updated electrics

• Appliances still under warranty
  This means no major updates required — now or in the future.

Combining period charm, top-tier modern upgrades, low running costs and no maintenance headaches, this truly exceptional family home is ready to move into and enjoy from day one. Early viewing is strongly advised.

Parking - Off street