Rookhope, Washington, NE38

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 Rookhope, Rickleton – Spacious 4/5-Bedroom Detached Family Home with Generous Garden, & No Onward Chain

Key Features

• Catchment Area for Outstanding Local Schools
• Highly Sought-After Rickleton Location
• Spacious 4–5 Bedroom Detached Home
• Stunning Open-Plan Kitchen/Diner with Island
• Large Rear Garden Enjoying All-Day Sunshine
• Versatile Ground Floor Study/Bedroom 5
• Modern Family Bathroom & Master En-Suite
• Solar Panels with Feed-In Tariff (£1,000 p/a income)
• Freehold & No Onward Chain

Property Overview

Rare to the market, this beautifully presented and generously sized 4–5 bedroom detached family home is nestled on a prime plot in the ever-popular Rookhope, Rickleton. Offering flexible living accommodation, a substantial private rear garden, modern kitchen and bathrooms, and ample parking for two cars, this home has lots of potential and is ideal for growing families or those seeking extra space — all sold with no onward chain.

Positioned in a peaceful residential cul-de-sac, the home boasts a south-west facing garden, perfect for outdoor entertaining, and benefits from solar panels generating an average of £1,000 per year whilst significantly reducing energy bills.

Accommodation in Brief

Ground Floor

• Entrance Porch & Hallway
  
  Welcoming entrance hall with attractive wood flooring and stairs to the first floor.
• Lounge (3.34m x 5.59m / 10'11" x 18'4")
  
  Bright and spacious with a log burner, fire surround, and double doors leading to the dining room. Finished in neutral tones with carpet flooring.
• Dining Room (3.34m x 2.45m / 10'11" x 8'0")
  
  Elegant and well-proportioned, with glazed sliding doors opening onto the garden. Ideal for formal dining or entertaining.
• Kitchen/Diner (5.3m x 5.58m / 17'5" x 18'4")
  
  A stunning cream shaker-style kitchen with contrasting dark worktops, large central island, Range master cooker, integrated dishwasher & fridge freezer, and space for a large dining table. Triple-aspect windows flood the space with natural light and offer serene garden views.
• Utility Room (2.84m x 2.32m / 9'4" x 7'7")
  
  Matching units, additional sink, plumbing for white goods, and rear access via uPVC door.
• Office / Bedroom Five (3.14m x 2.66m / 10'4" x 8'9")
  
  A versatile space — ideal as a home office, playroom, snug, or fifth bedroom.
• Downstairs WC (0.86m x 1.9m / 2'10" x 6'3")
  
  Stylishly finished with vanity unit, chrome towel rail, and fully tiled floors and walls.

First Floor

• Bedroom One (3.34m x 3.43m / 10'11" x 11'3")
  
  Master bedroom with en-suite wet room and a calm, neutral décor.
• En-Suite (0.83m x 2.52m / 2'9" x 8'3")
  
  Smartly finished wet room with pedestal sink, shower, and full-height tiling.
• Bedroom Two (3.49m x 3.29m / 11'5" x 10'10")
  
  Spacious double bedroom with neutral décor.
• Bedroom Three (3.49m x 2.3m / 11'5" x 7'7")
  
  Another double room, equally well presented.
• Bedroom Four (3.34m x 2.16m / 10'11" x 7'1")
  
  Ideal as a child’s room, nursery, or additional study.
• Family Bathroom (1.93m x 2.52m / 6'4" x 8'3")
  
  Stylish and modern with L-shaped bath, overhead shower, floating vanity unit, concealed WC, full tiling, and chrome towel rail.

External Features

• Front Garden & Driveway
  
  Attractive, low-maintenance block paving provides parking for multiple vehicles, alongside a well-maintained lawned area.
• Detached Garage
  
  Accessed via up-and-over door to the front and an additional side door from the garden.
• Rear Garden
  
  A true highlight — sun-drenched and generously sized with mature borders, expansive lawn, and a large patio area — perfect for al fresco dining, entertaining, or relaxing in privacy.

Additional Information

• Freehold
• No Chain
• Solar Panels with Feed-In Tariff – average annual income of £1,000
• Efficient System Boiler & Hot Water Cylinder – ideal for busy households
• Council Tax Band: D

Location

Rickleton is one of Washington’s most desirable areas, popular for its excellent local schools, tranquil residential streets, and superb transport links. With easy access to Chester-le-Street, Durham, Sunderland and major commuter routes (A1, A19), this home is perfectly situated for family living and commuting alike.

Energy:

The roof at the rear of the property benefits from a state-of-the-art solar panel installation which provides enough energy to cover all electrical bills at the property. The system boiler provides additional support by way of a separate hot water storage cylinder. This makes a system boiler a fantastic option for households with a more demanding lifestyle, where multiple people might be showering or using taps simultaneously.

Council Tax Band

The council tax band for this property is D.