West Street, Hett, Durham, Durham, DH6 5LS

External

An attractive detached brick-built family home with a tiled roof, integral garage and arched entrance porch. Double timber gates to the left open onto a generous driveway providing extensive off-road parking, while the substantial frontage creates an impressive first impression of this spacious and versatile home.

Dining Room

5.49m x 4.36m

A spacious and versatile reception room with ample space for a large dining table and additional seating, making it ideal for both formal entertaining and everyday family living. A large front-facing picture window fills the room with natural light and enjoys attractive open views across the green. Beautiful hardwood flooring runs throughout, adding warmth and character, while the open-plan layout creates a seamless flow into the adjoining lounge.

Living Room

5.12m x 3.4m

A bright and comfortable reception room featuring hardwood flooring throughout and large wraparound windows overlooking the rear garden, filling the space with natural light. The room provides ample space for a range of seating arrangements and is centred around a charming wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Open-plan to the adjoining dining area, this is an ideal space for both relaxing and entertaining.

Conservatory

5.97m x 3.6m

A spacious and versatile conservatory with a glazed roof and extensive windows set above low-level brick walls, flooding the room with natural light and providing attractive views over the rear garden. Double doors open directly onto the garden, creating an excellent connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces. Currently used as an art studio, this generous room offers superb flexibility and would be equally suited as a garden room, studio, playroom or home office.

Kitchen

2.9m x 2.9m

A well-appointed fitted kitchen with a range of cream-fronted wall and base units, contrasting work surfaces, and a stainless steel sink positioned beneath a window overlooking the conservatory and rear garden. The kitchen provides space for freestanding appliances and includes a useful central butcher’s block, offering additional preparation space and storage. A practical and functional room with direct access to the adjoining dining area and utility room.

Utility Room

3.23m x 2.43m

A highly practical utility room with additional work surfaces, a stainless steel sink, and plumbing and space for both a washing machine and dishwasher. There is ample room for further appliances, including an American-style fridge freezer, together with extensive open shelving providing excellent storage and pantry space. A rear-facing window overlooks the garden, and the room benefits from a durable tiled floor. The utility room links directly back to the kitchen and also provides convenient access to both the garage and the outside space, making it an ideal laundry and household area.

W/C

Conveniently located off the entrance hall, the downstairs W.C. is fitted with a wash hand basin and low-level toilet, providing a practical cloakroom for guests and everyday family use.

Study/Bedroom 4

3.12m x 2.44m

A versatile ground floor room offering excellent flexibility to suit a variety of needs. Currently used as a study, this well-proportioned space would also make an ideal fourth bedroom, guest room, home office, or hobby room, with a window providing natural light and pleasant views over the front of the property.

Bedroom 1

5.18m x 3.2m

A spacious principal bedroom enjoying dual-aspect windows to both the front and rear, filling the room with natural light and providing lovely open views over the surrounding countryside. This generous double bedroom offers ample space for a king-size bed and substantial bedroom furniture, while the original wooden floorboards add warmth and character. A bright and comfortable room, ideal as the main bedroom with excellent storage potential.

Bedroom 2

4.52m x 3.35m

A generously proportioned double bedroom enjoying a large rear-facing window with lovely open views across the surrounding countryside. The room offers ample space for a double bed and a full range of bedroom furniture, together with additional room for a desk or study area if required. Bright and comfortable, this is an ideal bedroom for family members or guests.

Bedroom 3

3.26m x 3.04m

A well-proportioned bedroom with a front-facing window enjoying attractive open views across the green. The room comfortably accommodates a double bed and essential bedroom furniture, making it ideal as a guest room, child’s bedroom, or home office. Bright and versatile, this is a practical and appealing third bedroom.

Bathroom

3.93m x 2.05m

A spacious family bathroom fitted with a white suite comprising a panelled bath with overhead rainfall shower, wash hand basin, and low-level W.C. The room also benefits from extensive built-in storage cupboards and a large rear-facing window that fills the space with natural light while enjoying attractive open views across the surrounding countryside. A well-proportioned and practical bathroom serving the first floor accommodation.

Garden

The property enjoys a beautifully established and highly private rear garden, mainly laid to lawn and surrounded by mature trees, flowering shrubs, and well-stocked borders. A magnificent cherry tree provides a striking focal point and spectacular spring blossom, while productive apple and pear trees, together with gooseberry bushes, add to the garden’s charm and practicality. A charming timber summer house offers useful additional space.

A raised deck at the far end of the garden is perfectly positioned to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views across open countryside and rolling hills beyond. Adjoining the house, a paved terrace provides an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Together, the gardens offer a wonderful sense of space, privacy, and tranquillity

Summer House/ Office

Nestled within the gardens, the charming timber summerhouse provides a versatile additional space, ideal for use as a studio, hobby room, peaceful retreat, or garden entertaining area. Benefiting from both electricity and insulation, it offers comfortable year-round use. Surrounded by mature planting, it enjoys a wonderfully private setting within the grounds.