Detached house for sale in Aykley Court, North End, Durham, County Durham DH1

*stunning family home* *extensive private plot* *high quality finish throughout* *rare to the market*

Occupying an exclusive cul-de-sac position in this highly sought after area close to the City Centre, we are delighted to offer for sale this thoughtfully and imaginatively extended and much improved family home with gas fired central heating and double glazing. Enjoying a a large private site, the property offers spacious and excellently presented accommodation which briefly comprises entrance hall with modern cloakroom/wc, L' shaped lounge with feature fireplace and double doors leading through to a study, spacious dining room, large family room with access to the gardens, utility room and located at the rear of the home a stunning bespoke entertaining kitchen. The kitchen enjoys an island, seating and gorgeous pantry with a host of appliance, this is the heartbeat of the dwelling. On the first floor the master bedroom has a luxury en suite shower room/wc and a large walk in wardrobe and there are four additional bedrooms and a recently fitted family bathroom/wc with separate shower and double sink unit. Externally the property is blessed with superb landscaped gardens with formal lawned areas, patio, water feature and an abundance of mature plants, trees and shrubs that wrap around the home, it has the added advantage of a double garage with additional parking on an extensive block paved drive.

There are only four properties in Aykley Court which is well positioned within this ever popular and extremely pleasant residential area of Whitesmocks on the outskirts of Durham City which has traditionally proved to be extremely popular in demand. Whitesmocks lies on the outskirts of the City Centre where there are a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and amenities available and it is also well placed for commuting purposes as it lies close to the A(167) Highway which provides good road links to other regional centres.

Durham Johnson and St Leonards schools, Durham's East Coast mainline station and the town centre itself all lie within a 10 to 15 minute walk from Aykley Court.

A stunning dwelling from start to finish, which should be viewed to be appreciated.

Frontage

The entrance to the dwelling is accessed via double wrought iron gates which access the on site block paved driveway and provides for ample off street car parking for a number of vehicles which in turn gives access to a detached double garage which has two roller doors, power and lighting, security lights. Laid to lawn garden area which is walled and wrought iron enclosed, planted with a variety of shrubbery. There is access down the side of the property from both sides.

Main Building

Accused via hardwood double door into the reception hallway.

Reception Hallway

With solid Oak flooring, spindle staircase giving access to the first floor, two radiators, storage cupboard, double glazed windows.

Ground Floor W.C.

Heigh quality two piece suite comprising of w.c. Wall mounted hand wash basin in white, mixer tap, attractive glazed tiling to splash vanity areas, solid Oak flooring, extraction, chrome heated towel rail, coving.

Dining Room

3.8608m x 3.4544m - 12'8” x 11'4”
Currently utilised as an office. Window, solid Oak flooring, radiator, decorative coving and ceiling rose.

Lounge

6.0198m x 5.8674m - 19'9” x 19'3”
Three double glazed windows, feature fireplace with living flame gas fire, marble insert and hearth, solid Oak flooring, French door accessing the side of the property, spot lights to the ceiling, two radiators, double doors giving access to a further reception space currently utilised as a craft room

Study

3.4036m x 2.413m - 11'2” x 7'11”
Could be used as a home office. Solid Oak flooring, radiator, double glazed window, door to the reception hallway, door leading into the kitchen.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

8.2296m x 6.096m - 27'0” x 20'0”
Partly housed in an extension. Fantastic range of high quality solid wood base and wall units with a two tone grey and white finish, quartz and solid wood work surfaces, the island incorporates a one and a half stainless steel sink unit, integrated dishwasher in the island, pop up power points. Separately in the kitchen area there is a pantry with bi-folding doors which gives provision for making tea, coffee etc, hot water tap, integrated fridge and microwave. Three double glazed windows, three double glazed Velux windows, breakfasting and dining space into the corner, French door accessing the rear garden, Georgian doors which access the garden room another set of French doors accessing the garden space, engineered Oak floor, retro style glazed tiling to the Inglenook housing the range cooker, extraction.

Utility

3.302m x 1.5494m - 10'10” x 5'1”
Fitted with an excellent range of high quality units in grey, heat resistant work surfaces, stainless steel sink unit, with mixer tap, plumbing for automatic washing machine, chrome towel rail, extraction, wall mounted gas fired boiler, double glazed window.

Games Room

6.096m x 5.4864m - 20'0” x 18'0”
Housed in an extension. Inset spot lights to ceiling, four double glazed windows, two sets of French doors accessing the side and rear gardens, solid Oak flooring, three vertical radiators.

First Floor

First Floor Landing

Spacious landing with loft access, storage cupboard which has sliding doors to access a walk in store cupboard which houses the hot water cistern. Solid Oak flooring.

Master Suite

5.4864m x 4.2672m - 18'0” x 14'0”
With two double glazed windows, two radiators, additional loft as partly house in an extension.

En-Suite Shower Room

With high quality three piece suite comprising of walk in shower enclosure with mains fed shower, wall mounted hand wash basin set into a Walnut vanity unit with mixer tap, low level w.c. Attractive glazed tiling to all walls and likewise to floor, underfloor heating, inset spot lights to ceiling, double glazed window, heated towel rail, extraction.

Walk In Wardrobe

With shelving, hanging space, power, lighting, radiator, double glazed window.

Bedroom Two

5.4864m x 4.1148m - 18'0” x 13'6”
To the front. With two double glazed windows, comprehensive suite of built in wardrobes, window seat, radiator.

Bedroom Three

4.699m x 3.048m - 15'5” x 10'0”
To the front. With built in wardrobes, decorative coving, ceiling rose, two double glazed windows, radiator.

Bedroom Four

3.3528m x 3.0988m - 11'0” x 10'2”
To the rear. Built in wardrobes, double glazed window, radiator.

Bedroom Five

3.3528m x 2.6924m - 11'0” x 8'10”
With double glazed window, radiator.

Family Bathroom

Fitted with a high quality recently reappointed four piece suit comprising of walk in shower enclosure with mains fed shower, panelled bath with shower attachment, low level w.c. His and hers handwash basin set into a deep blue vanity unit with storage and shelving, retro style glazed tilling to splash and vanity areas and likewise to the floor, chrome heated towel rail, extractor, inset spot lights to ceiling, double glazed window.

Externally

To the rear and the side there is an extensive fence, hedge and tree lined garden space which wraps round both sides of the property into the rear. It features large laned areas, planted with a wide variety of trees, flora and shrubs, ornamental pond, power, security lighting, water tap, pergola. Enjoys an excellent degree of privacy from neighbouring properties. It a mature style garden for the house type. Flagged patios and walkways that wraparound the property.