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Wright Homes are DELIGHTED and EXCITED to offer to the market this STUNNING AND UNIQUE 1950's DETACHED RESIDENCE in a MUCH SOUGHT AFTER AND PRESTIGIOUS LOCATION in the village of Sedgefield and which boasts FOUR SPACIOUS DOUBLE BEDROOMS WITH EN SUITE TO MASTER, LARGE FAMILY BATHROOM, GROUND FLOOR WC, IMPRESSIVE HALLWAY, EXCEPTIONAL LOUNGE, SEPARATE DINING ROOM, SUN ROOM, GENEROUS FITTED KITCHEN, UTILITY ROOM, a beautiful and PEACEFUL GARDEN TO THE REAR, VERY LARGE DOUBLE GARAGE and A GENEROUS DRIVEWAY FOR OFF STREET PARKING!! This property was constructed over 60 years ago for a prominent local businessman and its STYLE AND DESIGN was so impressive at the time that it won the CIVIC TRUST AWARD in 1959. The quality recognised then is still evident today and this property COMBINES STYLE AND SOPHISTICATION WITH WARMTH, COMFORT AND CHARACTER AND makes an IMPRESSIVE & UNIQUE FAMILY HOME!! EARLY VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Sedgefield has a rich and long history and as a Village can trace its roots back to the 13th Century. North End is one of the oldest residential areas dating back to the Georgian period and the property was once the site of two cottages before it was turned into this Award Winning residence! The property is within walking distance of the Village centre and of a range of local amenities including independent shops, high quality dining establishments and Public Houses, health and other services. The property is also in close proximity to Sedgefield Primary, Sedgefield Hardwick Primary and Sedgefield Comprehensive Schools, all of which have excellent reputations in the local area. Sedgefield is proud of its community spirit and it is home to a number of sports and leisure clubs - including Cricket, Rugby, Squash, Music and Drama groups - as well as hosting the Annual Medieval Fayre, Sedgefield Agricultural Show and the historic Shrove Tuesday Ball Game. The property also lies in easy reach of the historic Sedgefield Racecourse.
Sedgefield is a short 10 minute drive to the A1(M) and is similarly close to the A177, A689 and A688 which allows easy access to the nearby towns and cities of Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Durham, Sunderland and Newcastle and to a range of rural and coastal areas and attractions. The property is also in an ideal location to exploit the variety of employment opportunities in and around the area from the Science and Technology NETPark in Sedgefield itself to the new Amazon Fulfilment Centre in Darlington and their new site (currently under construction) in Bowburn as well as being close to other major North East employers such as Arriva, Nissan and Hitachi.
The property occupies an excellent corner plot and is approached via a block paved Driveway running alongside the house and Entrance is made via Double Exterior Doors with inset decorative glazed panes, Glazed Top Lights, 'lantern' style wall mounted exterior lights, Car Port over, into a lovely Vestibule with parquet flooring and Part Glazed internal Double Doors with Glazed Top Light opening into the Hallway
Double Doors from the Vestibule open into a impressive and welcoming Hallway which offers a sense of grandeur and style and truly invites visitors to explore further! The Hallway has Staircase to the First Floor, two wall mounted radiators, laminate flooring and Door access to the Downstairs WC, Lounge and Dining Room
26' 2'' x 12' 8'' (7.98m x 3.87m) A Door from the Hallway opens into an impressive, spacious and incredibly well presented Lounge which benefits from Four UPVc Framed Double Glazed 'sash' style windows to the front elevation which bathe the room in natural light, wall mounted radiators, Feature Surround with Cast Iron, solid fuel Fireplace and Grate with inset decorative tiles, marble Hearth, lovely ceiling rose and coving, carpet flooring
13' 5'' x 11' 5'' (4.1m x 3.5m) Part Glazed Double internal Doors open from the Hallway into a generous Dining Room which has more than enough space for a Table and Chairs to be permanently set and, with easy access to the Kitchen, this is the perfect place for more formal social occasions and gatherings! With wall mounted radiator, coving to the ceiling, Door to Kitchen and high quality, reclaimed Oak flooring running through to the Sun Room
13' 5'' x 6' 9'' (4.1m x 2.08m) Access from Dining Room into a lovely Sun or Family Room, with two good sized UPVc Double Glazed Windows and UPVc Double Glazed Double Doors opening into the rear garden which makes this a lovely space for relaxing and socialising
12' 2'' x 11' 5'' (3.72m x 3.5m) An internal Door from the Dining Room leads into a large Breakfast Kitchen which is fully fitted with a range of Wall, Base and Display Units in a dark wood finish with UPVc Double Glazed window, sink and drainer unit with Mixer Tap, Integrated Oven and Integrated induction hob with Extractor Canopy over, wall mounted radiator, laminate flooring and Door to Utility Room (3.56m max x 3.00m max) which is fitted with wall and base units with worksurfaces over and which has plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer and under counter fridge or freezer, cupboard housing Gas Fired Central Heating Boiler, Door to Drive and rear garden
7' 7'' x 4' 5'' (2.33m x 1.37m) Door from Hallway into a very generous Downstairs WC/Cloakroom which is fitted with a low level WC in White, Pedestal Wash Hand basin in White, good sized Window with obscured vanity glass, part tiled walls, tiled flooring
Access from the hallway to a Grand Spindle Staircase with Handrails leads to Two Half Landings before opening onto a very spacious and light filled Full Landing which benefits from a good sized UPVc Double Glazed window and has Door access to all Four Bedrooms and the Family Bathroom
8' 0'' x 9' 11'' (2.45m x 3.03m) Door from Landing into a generous sized Family Bathroom with three piece suite comprising Low Level WC in White, pedestal Wash Hand basin in White, Corner Bath with decorative Side Panel, Mixer Tap and hand held shower attachment, separate and fully enclosed Shower Cubicle, door to built in storage cupboard, radiator, UPVc Double Glazed Window, tiled walls, vinyl flooring
12' 5'' x 9' 6'' (3.79m x 2.91m) Door from Landing into a good sized Master Bedroom with Two UPVc Framed Double Glazed 'sash' style windows to the front elevation with radiator under, carpet flooring and Door to a lovely En Suite Bathroom fitted with a three piece suite comprising Low Level WC, Wash Hand Basin inset on a fitted storage unit with shelf, corner 'Air' Spa Bath with Mixer tap and Hand held Shower Attachment and separate Electric Shower over bath, 'ladder' style towel rail in Chrome finish, tiled walls, tiled flooring
13' 4'' x 11' 5'' (4.08m x 3.5m) Door from Landing into a generous Double Bedroom with UPVc Double Glazed window to the rear elevation overlooking the Garden, radiator under, built in storage cupboards, carpet flooring
13' 4'' x 15' 0'' (4.08m x 4.58m) Door from Landing into a third generous Double Bedroom which benefits from Two UPVc Framed Double Glazed 'sash' style windows to the front elevation, radiator under, built in storage cupboards, carpet flooring
12' 5'' x 11' 5'' (3.79m x 3.5m) Door from landing into a fourth Double Bedroom with UPVc Double Glazed window to the rear elevation which overlooks the garden, built in storage cupboards, carpet flooring
To the rear there is a lovely, private enclosed garden with a generous block paved area large enough to park or turn a car, seating areas which catch the sun at different times of the day and a well established lawned area with mature trees and shrubs, access to a very large Double Garage which can be used to house two cars with additional good sized storage, a long block paved Driveway with Car Port and key code access Gates, hybrid car charging point. The property also benefits sensor activated security lights around the exterior and can comfortably offer secure off street parking for four cars.
***The Garage roof has been fully renewed and has at LEAST 10 year life span***
***The Lounge fire is currently solid fuel burning but could be converted back to gas fired***
***The property benefits from Cavity Wall insulation***
***The loft space is fully boarded for storage***
'This small house reaches a high standard of design and is an excellent example of restrained, sensitive and dignified contemporary architecture which pays full tribute to the character, scale, colour and picturesqueness of neighbouring buildings in this characteristic Durham village. It is also a good example of true co-ordination between architect, builder and client' (Civic Trust 1959)
For further information on this property please call 01740 617517 or e-mail enquires@wrighthomesuk.co.uk
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