Blaidwood Drive, Durham, DH1

Occupying a generous plot in a desirable area of Durham, 19 Blaidwood Drive is a substantial and highly versatile detached family home offering an impressive amount of accommodation. Approached via a gated private driveway with extensive off-road parking, the property combines an attractive setting with spacious and flexible living accommodation arranged over two floors.

A distinctive arched entrance opens into a welcoming reception hall, providing access to the principal ground-floor rooms. The generous lounge is complemented by a separate family room and dining room, creating an excellent choice of spaces for both everyday family life and entertaining.

At the heart of the home is a well-appointed fitted kitchen with an extensive range of solid wood cabinetry, integrated appliances and ample worktop space. The kitchen connects conveniently with the dining room and adjoining family room, creating a sociable arrangement with a pleasant outlook towards the garden. A separate utility room provides valuable additional storage and workspace.

One of the property's particular strengths is its highly flexible ground-floor accommodation. The main study adjoins the lounge, providing a convenient and dedicated space for home working. In addition, there are two further rooms within the extension which lend themselves to a variety of uses and could provide separate office space, guest accommodation or additional living areas. This arrangement may also be particularly suited to those seeking multi-generational living space or greater flexibility for changing family requirements.

Upstairs, the property provides five bedrooms, including an impressive principal suite with its own dressing room, en-suite facilities and access to a private balcony. The remaining bedrooms are served by two further bathrooms, making the layout particularly practical for a larger family.

Externally the property enjoys an impressive and established setting, approached through gates onto a substantial private driveway providing extensive parking and access to the attached double garage. The generous frontage incorporates lawn and mature planting, while established trees and greenery contribute to an attractive and pleasantly private enclosed back garden. There is currently a children’s play area, separated from the main garden by feature trellis fencing.

Overall, 19 Blaidwood Drive offers an excellent combination of space, flexibility and privacy, with multiple reception rooms, versatile bedroom and home-working accommodation, a principal suite with balcony, gated driveway and double garage, all within convenient reach of Durham City.

The location is particularly convenient for Durham University, with university facilities and colleges spread across this part of the city. The surrounding area also offers access to a range of established and well-known schools, including Neville's Cross Primary School and Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, together with St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School, St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation within the wider locality.

Durham City Centre provides an extensive range of shops, cafés, restaurants, leisure and cultural facilities, together with the city's historic cathedral and university environment. For commuters, Durham Railway Station lies on the East Coast Main Line and is served by LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express and Northern services, providing connections north and south. Road and public-transport connections are also convenient. Nearby services include routes operating along the South Road corridor, while Howlands Park & Ride provides an additional option for travel into central Durham.

The combination of a leafy residential setting, proximity to the university, access to established schools and straightforward connections to the city makes Blaidwood Drive particularly well placed for family life in Durham.


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