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An individual and extremely charming three bedroomed detached residence, which is superbly positioned within the Haughton area of Darlington, within minutes walking distance of village amenities. The property offers exceptionally spacious accommodation of considerable appeal and offers a number of period features throughout; also benefiting from gas fired central heating, double glazing and security alarm system. The residence was built by Messrs Blacketts in approximately 1938 to an extremely high specification and offers excellent, well planned accommodation throughout. Internal viewing will reveal portico entrance door opening into reception hallway with original oak panelling and parquet flooring, cloakroom/WC, superbly appointed drawing room with feature fire surround, separate formal dining room (currently used as a living room) which enjoys views over gardens, kitchen with a range of bespoke units with granite working surfaces and archway through to breakfast area. To the first floor there is a spacious landing, two large double bedrooms and a further single bedroom, bathroom with a fitted white suite and shower cubicle and separate WC. Externally one of the particular features of the property is the outstanding landscaped garden and sizeable sweeping driveway allowing off-road parking for several vehicles and leading to the garage. It is rare that a property of this type becomes available in this location and prospective buyers are, therefore, urged to undertake a detailed internal inspection at the earliest opportunity.

General Remarks - Gas fired central heating
Double glazing
Security alarm system
Security lighting
Tax Banding : Darlington Borough Council - Band C

Porch - Having beautiful bi-folding doors opening onto raised decked area.

Reception Hallway - Covered portico entrance porch with glazed door opening into a sizeable hall, having stunning feature return oak staircase giving access to first floor accommodation. In addition there is stunning parquet flooring.

Cloakroom/Wc - With two-piece matching white suite comprising vanity wash handbasin with ceramic tiled splashback, low-level WC, parquet flooring, obscure double-glazed window and chrome heated towel rail.

Drawing Room - 14'0" x 14'7" - A superbly appointed reception room, with feature fire surround together with marble hearth and inlay, walk-in leaded-light bay windows with views overlooking landscaped gardens.

Dining Room - 13'10" x 13'10" - A further separate, good sized reception room, with leaded-light double-glazed bay window again with views overlooking landscaped gardens, feature fire surround with tiled inset together with a newly installed dual burner stove.

Kitchen - 14'3" x 10'5" - Comprehensively fitted with a quality bespoke range of floor, wall and drawer units, ample granite working surfaces, inset original bowl and porcelain sink with chrome fitments. Also having integrated appliances comprising ceramic hob, overhead extractor hood, two Zanussi electric fan-assisted ovens, ceramic tiled flooring, recessed lighting to ceiling and archway opening into Breakfast Area.

Breakfast Area - 7'10" x 17'0" - A further good sized room, with ample double-glazed windows allowing a large degree of natural lighting, individually designed dresser with seating to co-ordinate with the kitchen units, ceramic tiled flooring.

First Floor Landing - A most spacious area giving access to first floor rooms. Also having hatch to access attic space and period doors opening onto all first floor accommodation.

Bedroom One - 13'10" x 13'10" - A sizeable double bedroom situated to the rear of the property, with leaded-light double-glazed window, having a range of fitted wardrobes with inset hanging rail and useful storage, TV aerial point, power sockets, dado rail and central heating radiator.

Bedroom Two - 13'9" x 13'10" - A particularly spacious double bedroom, with sizeable leaded-light double-glazed window with views overlooking landscaped gardens to the south.

Bedroom Three - 8'3" x 8'7" - A third bedroom situated to the side of the property, having double-glazed window, built-in cupboards and additional fitted wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors, inset hanging rail and storage.

Family Bathroom - Fitted with a white suite comprising cast iron bath with overhead shower fitment, walk-in fully tiled shower cubicle, vanity wash handbasin, ceramic tiled flooring, feature panelled ceiling with down-lighting and obscure double-glazed window.

Separate Wc - With matching high-level WC and obscure double-glazed window.

Externally: Front - To the front there are landscaped, most private enclosed gardens. The gardens have been designed without regard to expense, with extensive lawned areas, beautiful borders and patio, and being stocked with an abundance of mature shrubs and fruit trees. The current owners have also added a raised summer-house and garden shed.

Rear - The residence is approached through electric gates via a long sweeping driveway which allows extensive off-road parking for several vehicles with borders to either side. This in turn gives access to further off-road parking and leads to the garage.

Single Garage - With electric up-and-over door, power, lighting and water.

Air Raid Shelter - An historical aspect to the property, offering useful, secure storage space.