Startforth Park, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12

A beautifully presented and extended four bedroom semi-detached family home. With accommodation set over three floors, there are well manicured gardens to the front and rear.

The Property
5 Startforth Park is a beautifully presented semi-detached family home that has been refurbished to a high standard throughout. With accommodation set over three floors, the property would be ideally suited to family living.

The main entrance leads into the entrance porch, which features storage for coats and boots, as well as a pleasant seating area. The porch in turn provides access to the reception hallway.

To the left hand side lies the living room, featuring an electric flame effect fireplace and a window to the front elevation.

The open plan kitchen/diner is situated to the rear and is fitted with an extensive range of solid oak, three tone base and wall mounted storage units, topped with a combination of granite and solid oak worktops which incorporate a stainless steel sink. Integral appliances include a dishwasher, while there is space for a Range style cooker and an American style fridge/freezer. A breakfast bar provides space for informal dining, while the dining area provides further dining space with French doors leading out to the gardens.

The kitchen is serviced by a useful utility room which is fitted with a range of storage units, providing space, power and plumbing for white goods. There is external access to both the front and rear, as well as to the ground floor WC/cloakroom.

Returning to the reception hallway, stairs rise to the first floor landing which features a built-in laundry basket. The second, third and fourth bedrooms are all situated at first floor level, and are all good sized doubles benefitting from fitted storage.

The large family bathroom is fitted with a four piece suite comprising a low level WC, two wall hung wash hand basins, a shower cubicle with a mains fed shower, and a double ended bath with jacuzzi jets and a handheld shower attachment.

The master bedroom is situated on the second floor and is a well proportioned double benefitting from useful storage within the eaves. Featuring Velux skylights, the master bedroom is serviced by recently refitted en-suite facilities comprising a WC, a wash hand basin set upon a wall hung vanity unit and a shower cubicle with a mains fed shower.

To the front of the property, there is a lawned garden featuring planted borders. There is also a dropped kerb should any purchaser wish to create off road parking. To the rear, there is an enclosed garden which is predominantly laid to lawn. A raised patio area provides the perfect space for entertaining and al-fresco dining, while a further decked area provides a further, pleasant seating area. There is a useful wooden outhouse providing storage, as well as a wooden summerhouse featuring power and lighting with a built-in bar and seating area.

Note
The road is unadopted and it is understood that there is an annual service charge of £50 per annum payable to the Startforth Park management committee to contribute towards maintenance.

Tenure & Possession
Freehold, available with vacant possession upon completion.

EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of C/72.

Local Authority
Durham County Council. The property is Council Tax Band C.

Utilities
The property benefits from mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. The central heating system is powered by a gas combination boiler.

Parking
Please note that there is no allocated off road parking. There is a dropped kerb at the front of the property allowing for the creation of a driveway.

Characteristics
Broadband is currently connected with average download speeds of approximately 13Mbps, and average upload speeds of approximately 38mbps. Mobile coverage is available, interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.

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Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with George F. White.

Important Notice
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The Area
Startforth is on the fringe of the ever popular town of Barnard Castle and comprises an interesting variety of houses and cottages. It is situated only a mile from the town centre which is reached by a pleasant walk over the Tees, either via County Bridge or by the pedestrian Green Bridge. The village is also well serviced by local transport.

Startforth currently supports a Church and locally renowned nursery school. A broader range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities can be found within the town centre itself.
Barnard Castle is often referred to as the “Gateway to Teesdale” with many rural beauty spots close at hand. For the commuter, the A66, the A67 and the A1(M) provide links with the major commercial centres of the North East. Darlington mainline railway station and Durham Tees Valley international airport offer further communications with the rest of the country.