4 bed detached house for sale

Whitwell Acres, High Shincliffe, Durham, County Durham DH1

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 3.63
A 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.