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Turnpike House, Penshaw Lane, Old Penshaw Village, Houghton Le Spring, County Durham, DH4

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

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TENURE
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Key features

  • Rare To The Market
  • Impressive
  • Four Bedroom Detached Home
  • Spacious Throughout
  • Generous Private & Rear Garden
  • Garage & Multiple Car Driveway
  • Walking Distance Of Penshaw Monument & Herrington Country Park
  • No Upper Chain
  • Sought After Location
  • Viewing Highly Advised

Description

Open Day - A Truly Outstanding Property You Must See

Saturday 28th March 2026 11am - 3pm (Please call to register your interest)

Step inside this exceptional home and discover a property that genuinely stands out from the rest. Thoughtfully designed and beautifully presented, it offers a rare combination of style, space, and comfort that needs to be experienced in person.

From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the attention to detail and the quality that flows throughout. Light-filled rooms, modern finishes, and generous living spaces make this a home that not only looks impressive but feels incredible to live in.

Whether you're searching for your next family home or simply curious to see something special, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Our team will be on hand all day to guide you through, answer questions, and help you imagine the possibilities.
Come along on Saturday 28th March and see for yourself why this property is attracting so much attention.

Keyhole Residential are delighted to welcome to the sale market this truly impressive four bedroom detached home situated in the sought after location of Old Penshaw Village, Houghton-Le-Spring. A rare opportunity to acquire a truly impressive four-bedroom detached family home, beautifully presented and outstanding throughout.

Tucked away in the heart of Old Penshaw Village, this exceptional property offers generous living
space, modern comforts, and an enviable location just moments from Penshaw Monument and
Herrington Country Park.

Step inside and you're greeted by a spacious and welcoming layout, the stunning staircase and
landing offer the first experience of this beautiful home. The ground floor boasts a bright lounge, a stylish open-plan kitchen/dining room/living area perfect for family life and entertaining, a practical utility room, a downstairs WC, and a dedicated office ideal for home working.
To the first floor are four well-proportioned double bedrooms. Two benefit from luxurious en-suite
facilities, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom.
Externally, the home continues to impress. Electric double gates open onto a substantial driveway offering multiple parking spaces, along with a separate garage. The generous rear garden is both private and beautifully maintained, providing a peaceful retreat for outdoor dining, play, or relaxation.

The property also benefits from a modern Hive heating system, a full alarm setup, and
comprehensive CCTV for added peace of mind. The sellers have additionally advised that a full
exterior refresh - including repainting of the decking - has been scheduled and is due to be
completed at the end of April.

With the A19 just a five-minute drive away, the property is perfectly placed for commuters while still offering the charm and tranquillity of village living. Offered with no upper chain, this is a must-see home where early viewing is highly recommended.

Full Description

Entrance Hallway
Impressive entrance hallway with solid wood and glass panelled staircase, Karndean flooring and
storage cupboards.

Living Room 22'11" by 20'7" (6m 98cm x 6m 28cm)
Generous and bright lounge with dual aspect windows with privacy glass to the front of the
property, French doors leading onto the private rear garden, focal fireplace cream marble surround with hearth and backing and inset gas fire, an outstanding area to entertain and relax.

Kitchen/Dining/Family Room 31'5" by 20'7" (9m 58cm x 6m 28cm)
Truly breath-taking, this amazing and modernised kitchen dining area offers amazing bright and
modern space. Fitted with a comprehensive range of modern high gloss units with silestone
worktops extended into a breakfast bar naturally separating the kitchen from the snug area.
Integrated appliances include a double eye level NEFF oven with slide and hide, inductor NEFF hob with ceiling mounted NEFF extractor, integrated NEFF microwave and a NEFF steam oven, silestone sink, NEFF dishwasher, and NEFF fridge freezer. The kitchen is open to the dining area and family lounge with porcelain tiled flooring. Double glazed French doors lead out onto the private garden.

Study/Office 13'1" by 8'2" (4m 0cm x 2m 48cm)
Overlooking the rear garden this spacious office/study includes fitted shelving and work station,
glass fronted cabinet, recessed spotlighting and kardean flooring.

Cloaks/WC
Modern downstairs WC with vanity unit and storage, fully tiled.

Utility/Laundry room
Generous utility with high gloss storage units, recently replaced and upgraded Electric distribution board, plumbed for washing machine, space for dryer, space for fridge, tiled floors, sink and plumbed for water.

Galleried Landing
Stunning landing with solid wood and glass panelled staircase, two windows offering plenty of light.

Master Bedroom 14'9" by 13'9" (4m 50cm x 4m 18cm)
Spacious and light master bedroom with dressing room and fitted wardrobes, access to the en-suite.

En-Suite
Stylish renovated en-suite bathroom with both free standing bath and separate shower cubicle,
vanity unit with storage, part tiled walls and tiled flooring.

Second Bedroom 15'8" by 13'6" (4m 78cm x 4m 12cm)
The second bedroom benefits from its own newly renovated en-suite shower room. Windows to two aspects, carpeted flooring.

Second En- Suite Bedroom
Fully tiled with shower cubicle vanity unit with storage, heated towel rail, recessed spotlights, and
extractor unit.

Third Bedroom 16'5" by 11'5" (5m 0cm x 3m 48cm)
Spacious double with sliding door wardrobes and carpeted flooring, with view overlooking Penshaw Monument.

Forth Bedroom 1'11" by 10'6" (0m 58cm x 3m 21cm)
Double sized bedroom with carpeted flooring.

Family Bathroom
Outstanding family bathroom with free standing bath, separate enclosed double shower cubicle, low level WC, fitted storage cabinets with matching fitted mirror and glass shelving, recessed hand basin in fitted vanity unit, fully tiled walls and chrome ladder radiator. Window to front aspect and extractor unit, mood lighting.

Rear Garden
Enclosed and private rear garden, generous patio area and decking area housing hot tub which is included in the sale, a long driveway ideal for multiple vehicles leading to the single detached garage with installed electric door and full power to garage. Access from an electric operated security gate from the side with intercom access.

This OUTSTANDING home will not fail to impress and viewing is HIGHLY recommended.

Freehold Property
EPC Rating: Awaiting EPC
Council Tax Band: D
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage,Secure,Driveway,Private
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Private garden,Enclosed garden,Rear garden,Back garden
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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About Keyhole Residential, Birtley

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Welcome to Keyhole Residential Estate Agency.... we are a local, independent, family run estate and lettings agency based across Birtley, Washington & Chester-Le-Street. Available 7 days a week and late in the evenings, we are able to tailor appointments and accompanied viewings to meet your needs.

Our services include free no obligation valuations, floor plans, social media marketing, photography, and targeted marketing across several property portals to attract buyers and tenants to your property.

We offer an affordable fixed fee to give you peace of mind so that there are no surprises on completion day and to guarantee our commitment to sell your home, if we don't sell or rent your property, there is absolutely NO FEE to pay.

Affordability

Monthly repayments£2,281
Property: £ 500,000
Deposit: £ 50,000
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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