Summary - 31 LANGTON LEA HIGH SHINCLIFFE DURHAM DH1 2QF
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious four-bed home near Durham with private garden and excellent schools.
Extended four-bedroom detached family home with open-plan living area
Secluded rear garden with multiple patio areas for privacy
Ample driveway parking; part-converted garage used for storage
Principal bedroom with en-suite; useful ground-floor office/bedroom
Built 1967–1975 with cavity walls; no confirmed insulation upgrade
Double glazing present; installation date unknown (may need checking)
Energy rating D; consider energy-efficiency improvements and updates
Freehold, Council Tax Band D, Broadband: ultrafast option available
This extended four-bedroom detached house in High Shincliffe offers family-friendly living across a generous, well-planned layout. The standout open-plan kitchen, dining and family room opens onto a secluded rear garden and patio — a versatile hub for everyday life and entertaining. The principal bedroom includes an en-suite; three further bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the first floor.
Externally the property sits on a decent corner plot with ample driveway parking and a part-converted garage providing useful storage or potential for further adaptation. The location is peaceful and well regarded, within easy reach of Durham City, good primary and secondary schools, riverside walks and direct road links to the A1(M) and A19.
Practical details to note: the house was constructed in the late 1960s–1970s and has cavity walls with no confirmed insulation upgrade, an Energy Rating of D and double glazing of unknown installation date — there may be scope (and need) for energy-efficiency improvements. Heating is mains gas via boiler and radiators. Broadband speeds are excellent for home working and streaming.
This home will suit families seeking space, a strong local school network and easy access to countryside and city amenities. Buyers should factor in potential updating to thermal insulation and general modernisation to maximise comfort and running costs. Verification of material information, services and works should be sought through survey and legal checks.
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