173 Gilesgate, Durham, Gilesgate

£540,000

Guide price

Dating back to the late 1700's, this substantial detached family home offers a most unique style and character. Grade II listed, the property has been occupied for almost 30 years by our clients who have taken great care in its continued preservation. This double fronted property offers accommodation over three floors briefly comprising entrance porch, entrance hall, lounge, study, dining room, breakfast room, kitchen, utility room and conservatory at ground floor. At first floor is the drawing room, master bedroom, with dressing room and ensuite, a further double bedroom and family bathroom. There are two additional bedrooms at second floor, both of which have views of Cathedral and Castle. Externally the property benefits from a private rear garden which extends to just under half an acre, a single garage with remote control door and double doors leading through to an area of hard standing to the rear which provides additional off street parking.This impressive city centre property occupies a plot of just under half an acre and benefits from a meticulously maintained rear garden set out in formal tiered lawned areas, a patio and providing an abundance of mature plants, trees and shrubs to the borders. The property provides the city itself on the door step, with its array of cultural and historic buildings, with a mix of local, regional and national occupiers, as well as well renowned bars, restaurants and the newly created Gala Theatre, river walks as well as providing easy access to the main train station, with intercity connections throughout the country. Junction 62 of the A1M motorway is located only 1 miles to the east with access provided via the A690 and in turn provides access to Newcastle to the north (18 miles).