Summary - 41 LONGLANDS DRIVE HOUGHTON LE SPRING DH5 8LR
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious corner-plot house near schools and transport links.
Three double bedrooms, principal with en-suite
This detached three-double-bedroom house sits on a generous corner plot in Longlands Drive, offering practical family living close to Houghton le Spring town centre. The ground floor provides a spacious living room, separate dining area, fitted kitchen, conservatory and a useful ground-floor WC. Upstairs the principal bedroom includes an en-suite, accompanied by two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outside there is a driveway and a detached garage plus an enclosed private rear garden — helpful for parking, storage and outdoor play. The property was built in the early 1990s, has mains gas central heating with boiler and radiators, and double glazing (install date unknown). At around 980 sq ft the home is a comfortable, average-sized family house with straightforward layout and scope for cosmetic updating to reflect modern tastes.
Location is a strong practical advantage: walking distance to local shops, good primary and secondary schools, regular bus links and easy access to the A690. Nearby green spaces include Rainton Meadows and Hetton Lyons, useful for family outings. Be aware the local area scores as more deprived and crime is average; buyers should consider local service availability and long-term value accordingly.
This property will suit families seeking a ready-to-live-in detached house with parking and garden space, and buyers wanting room to personalise. Tenure is freehold and council tax is described as affordable, making it straightforward for owner-occupiers.
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