
Backstone Burn, Consett, County Durham, DH8

- PROPERTY TYPE
Semi-Detached
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- Stunning valley views from an elevated position in sought-after Shotley Bridge.
- Spacious extended semi-detached home with three generous double bedrooms.
- Beautiful high-specification kitchen with fitted appliances.
- Two reception rooms, including a living room with multi-fuel burner.
- Master bedroom with dressing room/study and en-suite shower room.
- Integral garage, off-street parking and rear lawned garden.
Description
Situated in the sought-after village of Shotley Bridge.
This impressive and extended semi-detached home offers generous, versatile accommodation, stunning views across the valley and a superb blend of character and modern living. Boasting three spacious double bedrooms, two reception rooms, a beautifully appointed high-specification kitchen and an integral garage, this is an ideal home for families and those seeking additional space to work, relax and entertain.
The property benefits from uPVC double glazing and gas central heating via a combination boiler. The well-proportioned accommodation comprises an entrance porch leading into a welcoming living room, featuring an attractive multi-fuel burner opening into the rear dining room. The extended kitchen is a particular highlight, offering a stunning, high-specification finish, a range of fitted units and integrated appliances, with convenient access to the integral garage.
Upstairs, the generous master bedroom benefits from a separate dressing room or study, leading through to a private en-suite shower room. Two further excellent-sized double bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation, complemented by a high specification family bathroom.
Externally, a block-paved driveway provides off-street parking to the front, while the rear garden features a lawn and established borders, with steps leading up from the back door. The property's elevated decking also provides wonderful views across the surrounding valley, creating an attractive backdrop to everyday living.
Sought-After Village Location
The property is situated on Backstone Burn, which runs down from Benfieldside Road and connects with Cutlers Hall Road. Shotley Bridge village centre is approximately 900 metres away, offering a charming selection of restaurants, boutiques and local amenities. Further facilities can be found in nearby Blackhill, while Consett town centre, approximately 1.5 miles away, provides a wider range of shops, services and leisure facilities.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, the nearby Derwent Country Walk and sections of the Coast-to-Coast cycle route offer excellent opportunities for walking and cycling. Road connections are equally convenient, with the A68 providing access towards Northumberland and the A694 and A692 linking to Newcastle, approximately 14.5 miles away. The historic city of Durham is also readily accessible, approximately 14 miles away via the A691.
An appealing combination of generous living space, three double bedrooms, a superb high-specification kitchen, integral garage and stunning valley views, all within the popular setting of Shotley Bridge.
MATERIAL INFORMATION
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Local Authority – Durham County Council
Council Tax Band – C
Tenure – Freehold
Property Type – Terrace
Property Construction – Standard
Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls
Gas Supply- Mains
Electricity supply – Mains
Water Supply – Mains (not metered)
Sewerage – Mains
Heating – Gas fired central heating via radiators
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Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website –
Parking-Drive, garage and on street
Building Safety – (The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm)
Restrictions – Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – no
Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction
Conservation Area/ N/A
Rights & Easements- yes, Shared boundary exterior garden walls on both sides.
Flood risk – Rivers and seas: low
Surface water: low
Coastal Erosion – N/A
Protected Trees - NA
Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of. Or planning details that are known
Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility
Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required.
The information has been obtained from the seller and, where appropriate, from publicly available or other relevant sources, and has been compiled in good faith. Information supplied by third parties or external sources may be subject to change.
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- Band: C
- 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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