Hood Street, Bishop Auckland DL13

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 3 - Bathrooms: 1

Agent: Weardale Property Agency - Durham Phone: 01388 352643

<p>Nestled in the picturesque village of St Johns Chapel, this beautifully renovated three-bedroom detached house, built in 1905, seamlessly blends tradition with modern comforts. The property’s character features have been lovingly preserved, including original wooden floors, deep wooden sills, and traditional coving, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The spacious layout offers two reception rooms, perfect for relaxing or entertaining, while a well-appointed utility room adds practicality for busy households. With uPVC windows throughout, the home floods with natural light and ensures energy efficiency. The home is complemented by a newly paved rear yard, front garden, and a gravel driveway with off-road parking for at least two vehicles.</p><p>In brief, the ground floor accommodation comprises, an entrance hallway, WC, open-plan living room and dining room, kitchen, rear porch, and staircase that rises to the first floor. To the first floor, are the property’s three bedrooms (two double), and bathroom.</p><p>The current owners have thoughtfully renovated the property, with the following updates: full rewire and replumb; walls internally insulated; reconfiguration of the ground floor layout, enabling the installation of a WC and expansion of the kitchen; uPVC windows resprayed; installation of a hardwired smoke alarm; conversion of old coal shed into a utility room; and new paving in the rear yard.</p><p>The outside areas offer a peaceful space with breathtaking views of the surrounding hillsides. A pathway laid with patio stone leads from the pavement to the front door, dividing two distinct sections of the front garden. To the Western side, a mixture of lawn and decorative bark chippings is planted with established shrubs and colourful flowers, while the Eastern side features decorative bark chippings with further planting, creating an attractive and low-maintenance setting. The rear yard, South-facing and well-proportioned, is accessed internally via a double-glazed uPVC door from the rear porch or externally through a wooden gate at the end of the driveway. This private outdoor area is laid to patio stone and bordered by traditional stone walls to the East, West, and South, offering ample space for garden furniture and plant pots, as well as a storage shed for added convenience. The stone-built coal house serves as a practical utility room, further enhancing the home’s versatility. The gravel driveway, positioned to the Eastern side of the property, is easily accessed from the roadside and front garden pathway and provides secure off-road parking for at least two vehicles.</p><p>Whether you are seeking a peaceful retreat or a family home with plenty of character and outdoor space, this property invites you to enjoy village living at its finest. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that this home has to offer.</p><p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong><br/>These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute part of an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of the seller or agent has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. We are obliged to conduct an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check on all buyers, this is a legal requirement, it’s an online process and doesn’t affect your credit score. We charge a fee for the AML check, which our Onboarding and Compliance Team will collect once a buyer has had an offer accepted on a property.</p><br/>EPC Rating: D