Summary - 80 MELBECK DRIVE OUSTON CHESTER LE STREET DH2 1UE
4 bed 2 bath Semi-Detached
Flexible 4/5-bedroom family home on a large corner plot with garage and garden..
- Generous corner plot with side and front lawn ownership
- Flexible 4/5 bedroom layout, ideal for growing families
- Integral garage plus wide driveway for multiple cars
- Breakfast kitchen, utility room and dining area with patio doors
- EPC C — moderate energy efficiency compared with modern builds
- Built 1983–1990; may suit buyers open to updating
- Freehold, low crime area, fast broadband and average mobile signal
- No flood risk; council tax Band C (affordable)
Situated on a generous corner plot in Ouston, this extended four/five-bedroom semi-detached home gives a growing family flexible, well-proportioned living space. The layout includes a main living room flowing into a dining area with patio doors to the enclosed rear garden, plus a breakfast kitchen with shaker-style units and a separate utility. A ground-floor flexible room can serve as a playroom, home office or fifth bedroom, adding day-to-day versatility.
Upstairs there are four further bedrooms — three doubles and a single — with an ensuite shower to the largest bedroom and a three-piece family bathroom. Practical features include an integral garage, wide driveway for multiple vehicles, double glazing and mains gas central heating via boiler and radiators. The rear garden combines lawn, patio and decking for family entertaining and outdoor play, while open countryside walks are accessible from the doorstep.
Location is family-friendly: highly regarded local primary and secondary schools are within easy reach, and road links to Gateshead, Team Valley and the A1M make commuting straightforward. The property is freehold, sits in a low-crime, affluent suburb and carries an EPC rating of C, indicating moderate energy efficiency.
This home offers roomy, adaptable accommodation on a large plot — ideal for families seeking space and outdoor access. Buyers should note the house was constructed in the late 20th century (1983–1990), and while well-presented, may benefit from updating to personal tastes and modern standards.
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