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Whitwell Acres, High Shincliffe, Durham, County Durham, DH1

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Executive Detached Family Home
  • Four Reception Rooms
  • Four Bedrooms
  • Stunning Open Plan Kitchen / Family area
  • Semi Vaulted Ceiling and Marble Worktops
  • Luxurious En-suite and Dressing Area to Master Bedroom
  • Gardens Front and Rear
  • Four Car Driveway and large single attached garage

Description

This beautifully extended detached family home offers exceptional living spaces, perfectly designed for modern living. Boasting four reception rooms, a bespoke open-plan kitchen with semi-vaulted ceilings, skylights, and bi-fold doors leading to the rear garden, this property seamlessly blends luxury and practicality.

The property welcomes you with a spacious driveway that fits up to four cars, complemented by a large single garage with a heightened door and ceiling—ideal for caravan storage. Located in the desirable village of High Shincliffe, this home is just over a mile from the historic city of Durham and offers quick access to the A1(M).

Upon entry, you're greeted by a bright reception hallway, leading through glazed double doors into a spacious lounge featuring a cozy log-burning stove. The heart of this home is the stunning open-plan kitchen, ideal for cooking and entertaining. It includes a central island with a five-burner hob, retractable extractor, double ovens, two dishwashers, and elegant marble countertops. This space flows effortlessly into the adjoining dining area, which can comfortably seat 8-12 guests.  The ground floor further includes a versatile family/playroom with patio doors to the garden and a separate study, which can also function as a fifth bedroom. Completing this level are a practical utility room and a cloakroom/WC.

Upstairs, a bright landing provides access to four generous bedrooms. The primary bedroom features a luxurious en-suite shower room with double sinks, a shower enclosure, and WC.

Externally, the property offers well-maintained gardens both front and rear, perfect for outdoor relaxation. This home's prime location, combined with its sophisticated design and family-friendly features, creates a truly inviting residence.

GROUND FLOOR

Reception Hallway

Lounge

4.9m x 4.46m - 16'1" x 14'8"
A beautifully proportioned reception room with feature log burner .

Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Family Room

An impressive open plan kitchen family room with feature semi vaulted ceiling with three sky light windows (one with remote controlled opening), The kitchen has luxurious marble worktops with integrated appliances including two ovens, two dishwashers, centre island with hob and retracting extractor unit and open plan access to the dining room creating the perfect space for cooking, dining and entertaining.

Dining Room

3.6m x 2.5m - 11'10" x 8'2"
Dining area with space for eight to ten seated dining table.

Play Room / Garden Room

3.24m x 3.95m - 10'8" x 12'12"
A superb additional reception room with patio doors overlooking the rear garden and media wall.

Home Office / Fifth Bedroom

2.4m x 3.95m - 7'10" x 12'12"
A forth reception room, ideal for a home office would also be suitable as a fifth bedroom if required.

Utility Room

2.2m x 2.4m - 7'3" x 7'10"
A practical utility room with sink and space for washing machine with access to a convenient cloaks/WC.

Cloaks/Wc

With WC, Basin and window to side.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

A pleasant landing area giving access to bedrooms and bathroom.

Master Bedroom

5.6m x 4.21m - 18'4" x 13'10"
A delightful master bedroom with walk in dressing area adorned with fitted wardrobes and spot light lighting.

En-Suite Shower Room

A luxurious shower room with shower enclosure, 'His and Hers' wash basin and WC, beautifully finished with contemporary tiling.

Bedroom Two

4.21m x 2.75m - 13'10" x 9'0"
Double Bedroom.

Bedroom Three

3.52m x 4.77m - 11'7" x 15'8"
Double Bedroom with Bay window to front.

Bedroom Four

1.66m x 2.4m - 5'5" x 7'10"
Single Bedroom.

Bathroom (NOT FITTED)

Please note that although the plumbing a fixes have been put in place the bathroom is not fitted and will not be completed prior to sale.

EXTERIOR

Front Garden

Open plan garden with four car driveway providing off road parking.

Garage

6.73m x 2.89m - 22'1" x 9'6"
Height 3.63A large single garage with high light and power benefitting from a higher than usual roof height with mezzanine storage making the garage suitable for storage of a small to medium sized caravan.

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Band: E
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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About Dowen, Durham

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We are about delivering a remarkable 5 STAR ESTATE AGENCY SERVICE via a team of amazing property experts - people who are truly passionate about what they do

Dowen Estate Agents was founded in 1982, by Denis Dowen

In 2020 the company was acquired by long term employee's John Nicholson and Trudie Bowes

Over the years the firm has continued to evolve and now has 8 branches along with bespoke Auction Stores, offering coverage of mid North East England from the coast to the A1 corridor

Dowen is a full service estate agency, offering a wide range of property related services

The residential sales department has sold, tens of thousands of properties over the years, in all price ranges

Dowen was a founding member of The Great North Property Auction, which has now exceeded thousands of sales, since inception in 2012

The lettings department has hundreds of homes under management

Private surveys and EPC's are provided to both corporate and private clients, via our panel of independent surveyors

Conveyancing at competitive rates, is offered via a panel of local solicitors

Mortgages can be arranged, via our panel of independent mortgage brokers

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YOUR NEXT MOVE SHOULD BE TO CALL DOWEN DURHAM

Situated in the very busy Old Elvet, in the heart of the historic city, Dowen Durham branch has served it and its environs for well over a decade. We are one of Durham's longest established estate agents.

Step inside and you'll find a team of friendly, motivated property professionals who will be more than delighted to help you buy or rent your next home or likewise sell or let your current property.

The branch also represents The Great North Property Auction so if you would like to try for a quick sale at auction..... contact us the region's best selling agent at The Great North Property Auction.

If you are ready to sell, auction or let your property.....or stuck with another agent going nowhere.... your next move should be to ask for a FREE VALUATION from Dowen Durham

Simply call in or phone us on 0191-3757599.... we will be delighted to be of assistance to you

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THE GREAT NORTH PROPERTY AUCTION : DURHAM

Dowen was one of the 3 estate agents which founded the Great North Property Auction in tandem with auctioneers IAM-SOLD at the end of 2012. From the day of launch, it has been a runaway success with over 2500 properties now sold.

We now have 3 bespoke Great North Property Auction stores in Sunderland, Peterlee and Hartlepool, whilst all our other branches are set up and equipped to offer properties via auction.

If you are looking for a alternative way to sell your property in the Durham area with no estate agency fees to pay, contact us on 0191-3757599 for a free auction valuation and advice on how best to offer your property for sale at The Great North Property Auction.

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