Summary - 46 COLEBROOKE BIRTLEY CHESTER LE STREET DH3 2LF
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Well-presented family home with garden, garage and scope to improve energy efficiency.
Three double-bedroom potential with flexible third bedroom use
Bright open-plan living/dining ideal for family gatherings
Detached garage providing parking or storage at garden end
Decent plot with patio, lawn and large raised decking area
EPC rating D; double glazing installed before 2002 (may need upgrading)
Single family bathroom only — households may prefer additional facilities
Freehold tenure, mains gas boiler and filled cavity walls
Local crime level above average — consider security measures
This three-bedroom semi-detached home in Birtley offers practical family living with easy access to local schools, shops and transport. The property extends to around 85 sqm (915 sqft) and features a bright open-plan living/dining area, a kitchen with adjoining utility room, and a good-sized rear garden with raised decking — ideal for outdoor family time.
Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a third bedroom suitable as a nursery or home office, plus a single family bathroom. A detached garage at the end of the garden provides useful storage or parking potential. The house is freehold, heated by a mains gas boiler with radiators, and has cavity walls with filled insulation.
Notable positives include a decent plot, detached garage, good broadband and mobile signal, and proximity to several well-rated primary and secondary schools. Practical drawbacks are an EPC rating of D and double glazing installed before 2002, which may mean further investment to improve energy efficiency. Crime levels in the immediate area are above average, which some buyers will want to consider.
Overall this property will suit families or first-time buyers seeking a well-presented home with scope to personalise and improve energy performance. It offers comfortable living now with clear potential to add value through targeted upgrades.
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