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Orchard Drive, Durham City

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Desirable city location
  • Lovely elevated views to the rear
  • One of a kind
  • EPC RATING - C
  • Flexible layout with lots of potential
  • Spacious accommodation over three floors
  • Walking distance to all city amenities
  • Potential to create an independent annexe
  • Four/bedrooms
  • Three bathrooms

Description

Nestled in the sought after location of Orchard Drive, Durham City, this impressive semi-detached house offers a perfect blend of space, comfort, and convenience. Enjoying an elevated position with open views to the rear, it offers generous and flexible accommodation spread over three floors. The property boasts four/five double bedrooms and three modern bathrooms. There would also be the opportunity to create an independent annexe, perfect for teenagers, grandparents or rental.

Upon entering the large hallway, you are greeted by two generously proportioned reception rooms, providing versatile areas for relaxation and entertainment. The living room leads on to a terrace with a woodland setting and open views, perfect for outdoor living and entertaining. To the lower ground floor is the master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, two further double bedrooms, a stylish family bathroom and a useful laundry room which has access to a sauna. A spiral staircase leads down from the landing to the garden level where there is an extensive reception room with access to the garden, a further double bedroom with built in storage and ensuite shower room. This floor could be self contained, providing a teenager or granny annexe, as well as the option of renting the space independently. Externally there are mature gardens to three sides that enjoy a good degree of privacy, a driveway and garage.

The property is situated in a desirable location, close to all of the city centre amenities, as well as lovely walls along the nearby River Wear. Viewing is highly recommended for full appreciation.

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - Large, bright and airy hallway entered via UPVC double glazed door. Having a UPVC double glazed picture window to the front and two radiators. Having glazed sliding doors to the living room.

Living Room - 6.47 x 5.59 max (21'2" x 18'4" max) - Spacious reception room with a UPVC double glazed picture window to the rear and french doors opening on to the rear terrace. Having a feature fireplace housing a gas fire, coving, two radiators and storage cupboard.

Terrace - Accessed from the looking this large terrace enjoys superb elevated views. With woodland to the side it is the perfect spot for outdoor living and entertaining.

Kitchen - 4.98 x 4.15 max (16'4" x 13'7" max) - Fitted with a comprehensive range of units having contrasting worktops incorporating a ceramic sink with mixer tap, a range cooker with stainless steel extractor over, an integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer space. Further features include UPVC double glazed windows to the rear and side, tiled splashbacks and flooring, radiator and door to the garage.

Open Plan Dining And Family Room - 4.99 x 4.91 (16'4" x 16'1") - Open to the kitchen, this dining and family room is a lovely space for everyday living and entertaining. With two UPVC double glazed windows to the front and two radiators.

Lower Ground Floor -

Landing - Having a radiator and a spiral staircase leading down to the garden level.

Bedroom One - 4.22 x 3.48 (13'10" x 11'5") - Generous double bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window to the rear and radiator.

Ensuite - 3.02 x 1.88 (9'10" x 6'2") - Comprising of a panelled bath with mains fed shower over, pedestal wash basin, WC, tiled splashbacks and flooring, recessed spotlighting and a heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two - 4.99 x 4.21 (16'4" x 13'9" ) - Large double bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window to the side, door to the garden and radiator.

Bedroom Three - 4.27 x 2.45 (14'0" x 8'0") - Double bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window to the rear and radiator.

Family Bathroom - 4.30 x 1.98 (14'1" x 6'5") - Stylish family bathroom comprising of a freestanding bath, cubicle with mains fed shower, pedestal wash basin, WC, tiled flooring and splashbacks, recessed spotlighting, extractor fan, heated towel rail and UPVC double glazed opaque window to the rear.

Laundry Room And Sauna - 4.81 x 1.87 (15'9" x 6'1") - Having fitted storage, plumbing for a washing machine and access to a traditional swedish style sauna.

Garden Level -

Reception Room/Bedroom/Annexe - 7.54 x 3.76 (24'8" x 12'4") - A large living space which can be used to suit the needs of any buyer. Ideal as a further reception room or as a teenager/granny annexe. As the room has access to the rear garden, it may also be able to convert this floor in to a self-contained living space which could be rented separately, subject to any necessary permissions.

Bedroom Five - 4.11 x 2.65 ext to 4.02 (13'5" x 8'8" ext to 13'2" - Double bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window to the side, radiator and large wall-in wardrobe/storage.

Ensuite - 2.05 x 1.32 (6'8" x 4'3") - Modern refitted ensuite comprising of a cubicle with mains fed shower, pedestal wash basin, WC, tiled splashbacks and flooring, recessed spotlighting, heated towel rail, extractor fan and UPVC double glazed opaque window to the side.

External - There are mature, well kept gardens to the three sides including a lawn area to the front with hedged borders giving privacy, driveway for off street parking leading to the garage and access to the garden at the side of the house. The rear garden enjoys a good degree of privacy and has been designed for easy maintenance to include a lawned area and various patio areas.

Garage - Attached single garage with electric roller door.

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