Merlin Drive, Barnard Castle

Situated within a premium development in the historic market town of Barnard Castle, this beautifully-presented four-bedroom detached family home offers stylish, spacious accommodation, finished to a superb standard throughout and perfectly suited to modern family living. The current vendor has gone to enormous lengths and made considerable investment to upgrade this property and make this an outstanding home.

Stepping inside, the welcoming entrance hall sets the tone for the home, leading to a cosy living room with soft wool carpets, whilst a separate study provides an ideal space for those working from home. A practical cloakroom and useful pantry add further convenience.

The true heart of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen, with a central island, and the adjoining dining area. Thoughtfully designed, this kitchen, from "Symphony Kitchens", with its contemporary wall and base units, Silestone work surfaces and integrated appliances including an induction hob, one-and-a-half ovens, warming drawer, Quooker tap, wine cooler and dishwasher, combines to make a superb space that's perfectly-equipped for both everyday life and entertaining. Bi-fold doors open directly onto the south-facing rear garden, allowing natural light to flood in and creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. A separate utility room provides additional storage, workspace and external access.

To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms, most of which benefit from high quality, fitted or built-in wardrobes and wool carpeting. The principal bedroom enjoys its own stylish en-suite shower room, whilst the remaining bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom, complete with bath, vanity unit and heated towel rail.

Hive control thermostats in the hall and main bedroom mean that residents can control specific areas of the property using an app on their phone, adding a highly-tuned level of comfort to suit the moment, whilst simultaneously caring for the environment.

Externally, the property continues to impress. The south-facing rear garden has been designed for easy enjoyment, offering a lawn, patio, seating area and useful garden shed, making it an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining. To the front, a block-paved driveway provides off-road parking and leads to the detached garage, which benefits from power, lighting and an electric up-and-over door. An EV charging point further enhances the home's practicality.

Offering generous living space, high-quality finishes and an excellent position within one of Barnard Castle's most desirable residential developments, this outstanding family home is ready for you to move in.

Situated on the North side of the town, and 0.5 miles from BP fuel, the property avoids the town's congestion, giving a head start to commuting to major towns. It is 17 miles from Darlington central station where you can catch a mainline express service to London Kings Cross. It is 1.3 miles to Barnard Castle Market Place where there is a wide range of mainstream and artisan shops in an uncommonly attractive market town, studded with beautiful architecture and historic buildings. There are two highly-rated secondary schools in Barnard Castle, both less than 2 miles away, and both of which produce Oxbridge students. Residents have access to a range of sporting and cultural outlets including the tennis, golf, rugby and cricket clubs. The Bowes Museum, a purpose-built Victorian Museum set in glorious gardens, is less than 2 miles form the doorstep. Teesdale Leisure Centre lies just one mile away where there are a wide range of activities for all abilities. Barnard Castle sits on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, contains a medieval castle, a 13th century abbey and sits on the northern side of the River Tees. Teesdale and the multiple villages contained within it, provides a picturesque area for walkers, runners and cyclists. Nearby Grassholme Reservoir has a sailing club and an observatory, providing a wealth of enjoyment outdoors.

Barnard Castle provides an outstanding lifestyle and location for families. 89 Merlin Drive is an outstanding property. CALL NOW TO VIEW

Council Tax Band: E (Durham Council)
Tenure: Freehold