Highfield, Newcastle Road, DH1

- PROPERTY TYPE
Semi-Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Key features
- Exceptional five-bedroom semi-detached family home on prestigious Newcastle Road, Durham.
- Beautifully extended with spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and family living areas.
- Five generous bedrooms, including principal suite with stylish en-suite shower room.
- Large block-paved driveway, integral garage with campervan-height access, and ample parking.
- Landscaped private rear garden with patio, mature hedging and substantial workshop/shed.
- Excellent location close to Durham City, top schools, transport links and local amenities.
Description
Beautifully extended and thoughtfully improved by the current owners, this impressive home offers spacious and versatile accommodation, perfectly suited to modern family living.
To the front of the property, a substantial block-paved driveway provides off-street parking for multiple vehicles and leads to an integral garage with increased head height, currently accommodating a campervan, making it ideal for a variety of uses.
The welcoming entrance hallway creates an excellent first impression, complete with quality oak joinery and solid oak flooring, with a useful ground floor WC conveniently positioned beneath the staircase.
To the front elevation is an elegant bay-fronted living room, flooded with natural light and centred around an attractive gas fire, creating a warm and inviting reception space.
Beyond, the property opens into a generous dining room, ideal for both family meals and entertaining, before flowing seamlessly into the superb rear extension. This impressive open-plan kitchen and family area has been designed to create the heart of the home, offering an abundance of natural light and excellent space for everyday living.
The contemporary kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of sleek wall and base units, complemented by quality work surfaces, integrated LED lighting and a breakfast bar overlooking the rear garden. Integrated appliances include a gas hob with extractor, oven, dishwasher and inset sink. Large windows and glazed doors provide an excellent connection to the garden, making this a bright and sociable living space.
Completing the ground floor is a convenient WC and internal access to the integral garage.
To the first floor are five well-proportioned bedrooms, providing flexible accommodation for growing families or those seeking dedicated home-working space. The principal bedroom benefits from a stylish en-suite shower room, while the contemporary family bathroom has been finished to an excellent standard, featuring a raised bath, separate walk-in shower, vanity wash hand basin with fitted storage and WC.
Externally, the rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped to provide a private and secure outdoor retreat. Predominantly laid to lawn and enclosed by mature hedging, the garden also benefits from a paved seating area and a substantial timber garden shed/workshop, providing excellent storage or the potential for a hobby or garden room.
This beautifully presented home has been lovingly maintained throughout and offers spacious, versatile accommodation in one of Durham's most prestigious residential locations.
Location
Highfield occupies a prime position on Newcastle Road, one of Durham City's most established and desirable residential addresses. The location is particularly popular with families and professionals alike, offering the perfect balance between peaceful suburban living and convenient access to the city centre.
Durham City Centre lies just over a mile away and offers an excellent range of independent shops, restaurants, cafés, bars and cultural attractions, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Castle. The property is also ideally positioned for Durham University and the University Hospital of North Durham.
The area benefits from an excellent choice of highly regarded primary and secondary schools, making it an outstanding location for families. Nearby leisure facilities include golf courses, sports clubs, scenic walks along the River Wear and beautiful surrounding countryside.
For commuters, Newcastle Road provides direct access to the A167 and A1(M), allowing straightforward travel to Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland, Teesside and beyond. Durham Railway Station is also within easy reach, offering regular East Coast Main Line services to Newcastle, York, Leeds, Edinburgh and London King's Cross.
Combining excellent connectivity, outstanding local amenities and a prestigious residential setting, Highfield represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in one of Durham's finest locations.
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- Band: TBC
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- 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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