Wyvern, Hetton Road, Houghton le Spring, DH5

This stunning 1920s property has been tastefully updated whilst retaining many original features such as the unique glazed porch door surround, panelled hall and period fireplaces in the formal dining room, lounge and second bedroom.

The property occupies a double plot and is surrounded by spacious mature gardens, including a walled garden, lawns and a large patio area. A gardening fee is included in the monthly rental cost to help with the upkeep of the grounds.

The property is accessed via a small porch leading to a panelled Art Deco style entrance hall with a stunning glazed screen. From there, you can access three of the four ground-floor bedrooms and the formal dining room.
The dining room can easily accommodate seating for 8 people. It has an original Art Deco feature fireplace and is decorated in soft pastel tones with carpet flooring. Double doors give access to the conservatory, making it a light and airy space for entertaining.

The large conservatory with French doors and shallow steps into the garden benefits from underfloor heating. The walls and tiled floor are neutral tones. There are two overhead ceiling fans to provide ventilation and blinds to keep the heat in or out. The conservatory can easily accommodate a 6-seater table for informal dining whilst leaving space for couches, sideboards or other furniture, making this a year-round place socialise or enjoy the views of the garden.

The conservatory has a half wall giving free access to a big open plan kitchen with an array of modern high gloss wall and base units offering excellent storage. The integrated appliances include a washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge freezer, separate freezer and dishwasher. There is a built-in eye-level double oven, ceramic hob and stainless-steel extractor hood. The splashback is tiled in colours which complement the units, and the worksurfaces are granite. There is a fully tiled floor.

The bright, spacious lounge is positioned at the rear of the property. It features an unusual 7-sided corner bay window, original Art Deco fireplace with living flame gas fire and round stained-glass window. The walls and carpet are in warm neutral colours.

To the right of the main entrance hall, you find Bedroom 2, which has a bay window and vintage wardrobes built into the chimney breast. It is decorated in soft pastel shades and carpeted. There is a Jack and Jill washroom through to Bedroom 5, the smallest of the bedrooms, whilst still large enough for a double bed and dressing table.
Opposite Bedroom 5 is a family shower room with large washbasin and glazed shower enclosure.
To the left of the entrance hall, you enter Bedroom 3, which is a double room with a large bay window and mirrored sliding door wardrobes offering built-in storage. Another Jack and Jill washroom leads to Bedroom 4, which also has a bay window and wall-length sliding door wardrobes. This bedroom currently also houses a shower/steam cabinet with whirlpool spa bath.
The master suite is on the first floor, giving stunning views to the rear of the property over the surrounding fields. The bedroom area has built-in storage under the eaves and twin double half-height wardrobes, plus a useful small full height wardrobe.

To the left of the stairs is a small built-in sitting area with a door to a smaller room with sloping roof which has previously been used as an office and a dressing room. This room gives access to the boarded loft space.

The master suite boasts a luxury en suite bathroom with large hydrospa bath positioned under the Velux window. The separate shower cubicle has a power shower with body water jets. There is a bidet, w/c and wash basin.

Outside the property, there is ample parking to the front and side via double gates, enough for 4-5 cars. There is a large potting shed, small tool shed and bicycle shed. The rear patio faces South West, ideal for catching the last of the sun whilst barbecuing.


Council Tax Band: D (Sunderland Council)
Holding Deposit: £310