5 bed property for sale

Whitefield Pit, Houghton Le Spring DH4

Substantial individually designed 5 double bed detached bungalow Sat within circa half an acre of landscaped grounds incl allotment & formal gardens. Additional large first floor office or 6th bedroom + detached double garage with WC + office above. Multi-car driveway. Significant solar panel facilities + battery storage. Secluded position but close to all major commuting areas. Good Life Homes are delighted to bring to the market a very special and unique opportunity to acquire a substantial individually designed bungalow re-organised the layout and extended into what is seen today. Entered onto a private unadopted road via Sternboro Park, the bungalow occupies a substantial well-managed plot believed to be around one half of an acre. The current owners have been keen gardeners and have created a working allotment garden with raised beds, substantial poly tunnel and even water storage tanks. The owners are also keen energy conservationists and have an extensive solar panel and battery power storage system (on the main and garage roofs) which has a significant impact on net energy usage. Room layout briefly comprises on the ground floor; large lounge, 4 double bedrooms, impressive large dining kitchen with island, separate utility and walk-in larder, sun room, bathroom. On the first floor there is a substantial master bedroom with dressing area and large bathroom leading off. Also on the first floor, there’s a huge versatile room currently used as a large office but could be a large additional bedroom. Externally, the detached double garage with remote door and WC offers secure parking in addition to the multi-car driveway. A fixed staircase in the garage leads to a double room above, with sink, which could offer more storage or a lovely office space. Viewing arrangements can be made by contacting our local office. If you have a property to sell and would like valuation advice or guidance, please do not hesitate to ask us for assistance.

Introduction

Substantial individually designed 5 double bed detached bungalow Sat within circa half an acre of landscaped grounds incl allotment & formal gardens. Additional large first floor office or 6th bedroom + detached double garage with WC + office above. Multi-car driveway. Significant solar panel facilities + battery storage. Secluded position but close to all major commuting areas.

Entrance Vestibule

Entrance via double-glazed door. Parquet style flooring, double doors leading into entrance hall.

Entrance Hall

Carpet flooring, radiator concealed behind cover, stairs to first floor, side facing white uPVC double-glazed window, double doors leading off to lounge, double doors leading off to dining kitchen, door leading off to sun room, door leading off to bathroom, 4 doors leading off to double bedrooms.

Lounge/Dining Room (8.33m x 4.50m (27'4 x 14'9))

Measurements taken at widest points, the room is L-shaped.
Lovely large spacious lounge with double door access, double radiator, 2 white uPVC double-glazed windows looking out onto attractive views of the side garden. Impressive feature fireplace in a stone finish with matching hearth and back recess within the chimney breast above which the current owners have a flat screen TV. Recessed lights to ceiling.

Dining Kitchen (8.33m x 4.95m (27'4 x 16'3))

The room is slightly L-shaped, measurements taken at widest points.
Stunning open space with tiled flooring, radiator concealed behind cover plus additional radiator, white uPVC double-glazed sliding doors leading directly out onto a patio and garden, door leading off to sunroom, door leading off to separate utility, door leading off to large utility cupboard. The stylish fitted kitchen comprises of a range of Italian units with granite work surface and contrasting breakfast bar island with drawer units beneath and ample space for informal dining. At the heart of the kitchen is a Range master range style oven with multiple ovens, 4 ring gas hob, hot plate etc, feature Smeg extractor hood. Inset ceramic sink with monobloc tap sits beneath a uPVC double-glazed window which has pleasant views over the driveway and garden beyond. Ample space for an American style fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher. More than ample space for a separate dining table and chairs

Utility Room (2.97m x 1.78m (9'9 x 5'10))

Tiled flooring continued from the kitchen, wall and floor units with laminate work surface, space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer. Stainless steel sink with single bowl, single drainer, white uPVC double-glazed window and uPVC double-glazed door leading out to the garden.

Walk In Larder Pantry (1.78m x 1.57m (5'10 x 5'2))

Walk-in pantry which is also the location of the central heating boiler with built-in cupboards and shelving.

Sun/Tv Room (3.91m x 3.30m (12'10 x 10'10))

Carpet flooring, radiator, partially-glazed door lading directly in hallway, partially-glazed door leading to dining kitchen, Bi-fold doors leading out to directly onto patio and garden.

Bathroom (3.30m x 2.64m (10'10 x 8'8))

Laminate slate-effect flooring, column style radiator, stylish bathroom with freestanding bath and chrome taps and showerhead attachment, double walk-in freestanding shower with low profile tray, fixed glass shower screen over and shower fed from the main hot water system comprising fixed overhead shower and separate hand held shower, sink built into fitted unit with toilet concealed cistern, chrome taps and storage cupboard. White uPVC double-glazed widow privacy glass. Stylish panelling to approx. Half height underneath dado. This is a lovely large room.

Guest Bedroom 2 (3.30m x 2.74m (10'10 x 9'0))

Laminate wood-effect flooring, radiator, wihte uPVC double-glazed window. Fitted wardrobes 1 wall, door leading off to en suite.

En Suite (1.47m x 1.30m (4'10 x 4'3))

Vinyl tile-effect flooring, white toilet with low level cistern, white sink with chrome tap, white uPVC double-glazed window with privacy glass. The walls are tiled in their entirety.

Bedroom 3 (3.30m x 2.74m (10'10 x 9'0))

Carpet flooring, double radiator, white uPVC double-glazed window with views over the garden. This is also a double bedroom.

Bedroom 4 (3.35m x 2.74m (11'0 x 9'0))

Carpet flooring, doubler radiator, white UPVC double-glazed window with views over garden. This is also a double bedroom.

Bedroom 5 (3.30m x 2.74m (10'10 x 9'0))

Carpet flooring, double radiator, white uPVC double-glazed window with views over the garden. This is also a double bedroom.

First Floor Landing

2 doors leading off, 1 to large home office and 1 to principal bedroom.

Principal Bedroom (6.40m x 4.14m (21'0 x 13'7))

Very large principal bedroom. Carpet flooring, 2 windows allowing lots of light into the space, large double radiator, 2 open plan doorways leading to dressing room, door leading off to bathroom.

Dressing Room (3.43m x 2.03m (11'3 x 6'8))

Carpet flooring, white uPVC double-glazed window with lovely views. This room is perfect in it's current use as a dressing room.

Bathroom (3.40m x 2.57m (11'2 x 8'5))

Tiled flooring, double-glazed roof window. Large shower cubicle with a built-in radio and multiple power jets, dual sinks with chrome taps and storage beneath, bidet and toilet with concealed cistern, double radiator. Ceramic tile with decorative border, extractor fan. Recessed lights.

Home Office (9.30m x 5.79m (30'6 x 19'0))

Superb huge space with laminate wood-effect flooring, 3 uPVC double-glazed windows with various aspects, recessed lights to ceiling. This room has versatile use and could be a terrific home office, gym or large additional bedroom suite offering complete versatile use.

External Garage (53.34m x 4.88m (175 x 16'0))

Measurements are approx.
Remote control door leading into, separate WC leading off, door leading to staircase, 2 separate pedestrian doors providing separate access one from the rear and 1 side. Electric lighting and multiple sockets.

First Floor Landing In Garage

Door leading off to additional room.

Additional Room In The Garage (5.94m x 3.61m (19'6 x 11'10))

Measurements are approx..
3 double-glazed windows with various aspects, sink with cold and hot water heater and drawer storage beneath, electric sockets and lighting. This room is perfect for additional comfortable easy access storage or equally a lovely home separate office.

Externally

The property sits within a very generous garden plot which runs to the front, side and rear. Dual wrought iron gates providing access to and from the driveway which has multiple car parking and detached garage with WC and remote door and separate access pedestrian door with fixed staircase leading to an office above.

The property benefits from extensive gardens which operates to all sides of the property and briefly comprise an extensive block paved driveway with two separate gates to provide access on and off the driveway for multiple vehicles. Visitor and resident parking will not be an issue. The gardens have been a painstaking hobby for the owners and comprise a number of lawns, raised beds, large garden shed and large poly tunnel which has been perfect for growing a number of crops in a recent years with this years crops being mostly tomatoes. There are potential vegetable garden and several fruit trees and a small garden pond. It should also be noted that there is a summer house in the side garden ascent to the doors in the kitchen and sun room and it should also be noted that the current owner has a number of water tanks which allows for the garden and seasonal crops to be watered from captured rain water storage to supplement the domestic water supply.

General

The current owner is very knowledgeable and passionate about renewal energy and has had extensive solar panels installed on the main house and garage roof including battery storage, which significantly reduces the cost of energy bills and more information can be provided by the owner.