3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Ripley Close, Ouston, Chester Le Street, Durham DH2

This three-bedroom semi-detached house is for sale in Ouston, near Chester-le-Street, and is presented in good condition with an EPC rating of B and Council Tax band C. The property offers a practical layout suited to a range of buyers, particularly first-time buyers and families.

To the front, there is off-street parking for two cars and access to a single garage, together with a front porch providing a useful entrance area. The porch leads into a spacious lounge, which connects to an inner hall with stairs to the first floor, a ground floor WC, and access to the kitchen/diner.

The kitchen/diner is fitted with wall and base units, integrated fridge/freezer, electric oven and hob, and dishwasher, with plumbing for a washing machine. There is ample space for a dining table, and double doors open directly onto the rear garden, creating an easy link between indoor and outdoor areas.

Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms. The main bedroom benefits from dual-aspect windows, bringing in good natural light, and an en-suite shower room. The remaining two double bedrooms provide flexible space for family members, guests, or home working as required. There is a further family bathroom serving these bedrooms.

Externally, the house features a large enclosed rear garden that has been updated to include a natural gas firepit and composite decking to the rear, offering a pleasant setting for outdoor use. The combination of garden, parking and garage adds to the overall practicality of the home.

Ouston is positioned between Birtley and Chester-le-Street, with a range of supermarkets, shops, cafés and services available in these nearby centres. Chester-le-Street offers additional amenities such as Riverside Park and leisure facilities, while Ouston itself benefits from local schools and community facilities serving families in the area.

Public transport connections are accessible via Chester-le-Street railway station, approximately a 10–15 minute drive away, with regular services to Newcastle (around 12–15 minutes by train) and Durham (around 6–10 minutes by train), as well as further regional and national destinations. Road links are convenient, with the A1(M) reachable in a short drive, providing routes north towards Newcastle and south towards Durham and beyond.

Overall, this three-bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Ouston combines off-street parking, garage, enclosed garden and modern fittings in a location well placed for local amenities and major transport routes.

Important Note to Potential Purchasers & Tenants:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Potential purchasers: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. Potential tenants: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

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