4 Bedroom Detached House

Orchard Gardens, Chester-Le-Street, DH3 3JY

£295,000
4 beds · 2 baths · 129m² · Added 25 Jul 2026

What this property offers

4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
129 m² floor area
Detached House
D
EPC Rating D

About this property

Situated in the highly regarded southern end of town, Orchard Gardens is a cul-de-sac development with houses and bungalows which offer exceptional room sizes and layouts. Occupying a large corner plot with good sized mature westerly facing back gardens and ample block paved parking, this extended semi detached house provides very impressive living space over two floors, including three reception rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms, making it an ideal family home. The ground floor has a central hall which leads to the spacious living room, measuring 20ft and including a living flame fire and fireplace. Double doors open to the separate dining room, which has large windows overlooking the attractive back garden. The separate family room has French doors to the garden and would also make an ideal home working space. The kitchen/breakfast room has cream coloured units and integrated appliances. A useful utility room is also situated to the rear, and leads to a ground floor shower room/wc. The large integral garage measures over 16ft. The first floor has four bedrooms, three of which are very generously proportioned double rooms, and a large family bathroom, with a white suite and shower enclosure. Commanding an elevated site, the front bedrooms have views towards Chester le Street cricket ground and Lumley Castle. The specification includes gas central heating with a replacement combination boiler and uPVC double glazing. The property is offered at an exceptionally attractive asking price for such a spacious family home in one of the town's most sought-after locations.

Orchard Gardens is ideally situated within walking distance of Chester le Street's town centre amenities and the attractive Riverside Park area adjacent to the River Wear and First Class County Cricket ground. The town is an excellent commuter base with good road links to Durham City, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland. The railway station is situated on the main east coast line linking London and Edinburgh and provides rapid commuting to Durham City and Newcastle upon Tyne.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material Information in Property Listings Guidance

PART A
Local Authority – Durham County Council
Council Tax Band – D
Tenure – Freehold

PART B
Property Type – Semi detached
Property Construction – Standard
Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken are the maximum dimensions available between internal walls unless otherwise indicated
Electricity supply – Mains
Water Supply – Mains, metered
Sewerage – Mains
Heating – Gas boiler with radiators
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website -
Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website –
Parking – Garage and off-street parking. Street parking with no permit restrictions

PART C
Building Safety – The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engage the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm
Restrictions – None
Covenants - Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register, which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – Not included
Conservation Area - No
Article 4 Planning Restricted area - Included in Article 4 HMO County Durham Constraint
Rights & Easements- None
Flood risk – Rivers and Seas: Very low. Surface Water: Very low
Coastal Erosion – N/A
Planning – 2003 Pitched roof over rear extension. 2005 Ground floor extension and pitched roof over two storey building. 2007 Pitched roof over garage.
Building Control – 1993 Kitchen extension. 2003 Pitched roof over existing extension. 2003 FENSA. 2007 FENSA
Accessibility/Adaptations – Ground floor shower room
Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area. Further searches may be required.

The vendor has made no other Material Information disclosures. This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor before marketing. However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so J W Wood cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions.
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