Gilesgate, Durham City, Gilesgate

£995

Guide price

Set within Gilesgate, in the heart of Durham City, we offer to the market this splendid three bedroom, period character townhouse.Set on this historic and original road out of Durham, where the pilgrims would have travelled to and from the Cathedral, is this charming three bedroomed property.Set over three floors and briefly comprising to the ground floor entrance from the main road into a small hallway with a large lounge / dining / piano room with doors into a good-sized kitchen which is to the rear of the house with views over the lower tiered gardens which are mainly planted with small trees and shrubbery. The kitchen is naturally bright and airy with marble stone flooring and worktops, Belfast sink, a large electric Aga and comes with an array of kitchen appliances. There is a spacious utility room off the kitchen, filled with natural light with rear door access via external steps to the garden. Within the utility room, there is a small bathroom with toilet and wash basin.To the first floor and off the small galleried landing is the main lounge area, impressively decorated and with a large bay window to the rear of the house with outstanding views over Durham Cathedral and Castle. There are double doors and a separate door into what is currently the master bedroom which is spacious and has a real sense of splendour.To the third floor there is a newly renovated master bathroom suite with free standing bath and separate shower facility. Just off the top landing are two further bedrooms with Velux windows.The current owners have redecorated this house sympathetically and with its furnishings, it is filled with warmth, character and charm.The property is fully furnished for both long and short term and is available from mid August 2018 .Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate a house of this character in the heart of Durham City with access to all amenities and transport links, all by foot, including the train station situated on the East Coast Main Line only a very short walking distance away.