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Summerfield House, the Closes, Edmundbyers, County Durham Summerfield House, The Closes, Edmundbyers, County Durham A well appointed, well proportioned three storey family home lying in the popular ‘The Closes’ development right in the centre of this unspoilt village providing a good range of local amenities, surrounded by glorious open countryside, a short distance from the Derwent Reservoir yet remaining accessible both to Tyneside and Durham via the A68/A69. The property provides versatile accommodation over three floors with extensive versatile living spaces, pleasant outlook and easily managed well landscaped gardens. An ideal six bedroom family home. EPC Rating: C. Two separate reception rooms Large living dining kitchen with separate utility Four first floor bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities and family bathroom Two further second floor bedrooms Single garage, ample on-drive parking Attractive gardens Unspoilt and accessible village location Guide Price: £380,000 Newcastle upon Tyne 23 miles, Hexham 15 miles, Consett 6 miles SERVICES LOCATION COUNCIL TAX BAND: PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991 Mains water, electricity, drainage are Travelling from the north on the A68 turn Council Tax Band F. We endeavour to make our sales particulars connected to the property. right/south at Carterway Heads signposted accurate and reliable. They should be Edmundbyers. Follow the road into the OFFICE REF considered as general guidance only and do HEATING village and then turn right immediately beyond HX00002977 not constitute all or any part of a contract. Oil fired boiler to radiators. the Punch Bowl public house following the Prospective buyers and their advisers should road along the lane for approximately 100 DETAILS PREPARED satisfy themselves to the facts, and before TENURE metres and then turn right into The Closes July 2014 arranging an inspection. Further information Freehold following the road around to the right and on points of particular importance can be Summerfield House is located at the end of provided. Services, fittings and equipment the cul-de-sac. have not been tested. Room sizes should not be considered exact. DESCRIPTION Utility Room Bedroom 4 Edmundbyers lies a little to the south of the Derwent Reservoir 3.76m x 1.96m (12' 4'' x 6' 5'') 4.44m x 3.20m (14' 7'' x 10' 6'') some 5 minutes drive from the A68 road linking the Tyne Valley Having fitted units incorporating single drainer sink, plumbing with North Durham. The village itself offers a good range of for washing machine and with oil fired central heating boiler. Bathroom local amenities including well regarded village pub, village shop Also with tiled floor and door to rear garden. 3.43m x 3.20m (11' 3'' x 10' 6'') and excellent access to glorious countryside/moorland scenery. Having free standing roll edged bath, low level w.c., twin wash Stairs lead to the: hand basin set in vanity unit, separate shower cubicle, heated ACCOMMODATION towel rail and with tiled floor. Ground Floor: First Floor: A further flight of stairs leads to the: Entrance Hall Landing With ballustraded staircase to the first floor, oak floor and with: Providing access to: Second Floor: Landing Cloakroom Bedroom 1 Providing access to: Having low level w.c. and wash hand basin. Also with tiled 4.42m x 4.19m (14' 6'' x 13' 9'') floor. With: Bedroom 5 5.41m x 4.44m (17' 9'' x 14' 7'') Living Room En-suite Bathroom 7.47m x 4.39m (24' 6'' x 14' 5'') 5.31m x 2.77m (17' 5'' x 9' 1'') Bedroom 6 Having attractive marble surround fireplace, oak floor, under With free standing roll edge bath having shower head 5.23m x 3.96m (17' 2'' x 13' 0'') stair storage cupboard and with double doors to: attachment, low level w.c., wash hand basin and tiled floor. Shower Room Dining Room Bedroom 2 3.15m x 1.68m (10' 4'' x 5' 6'') 3.76m x 3.63m (12' 4'' x 11' 11'') 5.23m x 3.84m (17' 2'' x 12' 7'') Having shower cubicle, wash hand basin, low level w.c., heated Having oak flooring. towel rail and tiled floor. Bedroom 3 Open Plan Breakfasting Kitchen 4.70m x 4.34m (15' 5'' x 14' 3'') OUTSIDE 7.82m x 5.26m (25' 8'' x 17' 3'') With: The property benefits from a single integral garage together A stunning family room with a range of contemporary wall and with ample on-drive block paved parking. floor units incorporating central island and with porcelain sink En-suite Shower Room and drainer unit, integrated fridge and freezer, integrated 1.68m x 1.68m (5' 6'' x 5' 6'') The principal garden lies to the rear being walled, laid mainly to dishwasher, rangestyle cooker with extractor over and with oak Having suite comprising shower cubicle, wash hand basin, low lawn but with several mature borders well stocked with shrubs flooring. Door to side. level w.c. and with tiled floor. and with attractive seating area and with cedar greenhouse. F169 Printed by Ravensworth 01670 713330 14/16 Priestpopple, Hexham Northumberland NE46 1PQ tel 01434 605441 fax 01434 607141 e-mail [email protected] www.fostermaddison.co.uk.
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