5 Bedroom Semi Detached House, Durham Road, Lanchester, DH7

This beautifully restored period home blends timeless character with cutting-edge energy efficiency and minimal future maintenance needs. With four spacious bedrooms, high-end finishes, and a professionally landscaped garden, this is an ideal family home that’s not only ready to move into — but ready for the future.

• Four spacious bedrooms + additional versatile media/guest room

• Impressive period details: high ceilings, picture rails, oak staircase, bay windows

• Energy-efficient EPC B-rated property with income-generating solar panels

• No costly upgrades needed: new windows, roof, insulation, appliances & electrics all done

• Engineered oak parquet flooring in the living room

• Stunning open-plan kitchen with grey gloss units and kitchen island with integrated charging

• Sun room dining area overlooking a professionally landscaped multi-level garden

• Media wall with 52" TV and built-in storage

• Two bathrooms including top-floor en suite

• Hive smart heating + EV charging point

• Driveway/off-street parking + garage

Step into the home via a custom-built oak-beamed porch and find a welcoming entrance hall with plush carpet and handcrafted oak staircase.

To the front, the elegant living room offers engineered oak parquet flooring, a large bay window, and a cosy electric fire — all enhanced by classic high ceilings and heritage charm.

The centrepiece of the home is the spacious open-plan family kitchen, complete with sleek grey gloss units, integrated appliances (all under warranty), and a smart kitchen island with built-in device charging — ideal for busy modern life. A connected sun room offers a bright, year-round dining space with views over the stunning rear garden.

Upstairs, three generously sized bedrooms are complemented by built-in wardrobes and custom storage. The top floor includes a fourth bedroom with en suite and a versatile space perfect as a media room, teen retreat, or home office.

The main family bathroom features a recently installed suite with separate bath and shower.

The multi-level rear garden is a standout feature, professionally landscaped for both play and relaxation. It includes a lawned area (currently a children's play zone), an upper patio with BBQ space, log store, and seating area, plus several restored outbuildings: a potting room, utility room, external WC, and a large workshop/man shed.

This home is designed for maximum energy efficiency and minimal ongoing costs, boasting:

• EPC B rating

• Fully double-glazed windows

• Hive smart heating system

• EV charging point

• Income-generating solar panels (demonstrable savings available)

• Full insulation, new roof, and updated electrics

• Appliances still under warranty
  This means no major updates required — now or in the future.

Combining period charm, top-tier modern upgrades, low running costs and no maintenance headaches, this truly exceptional family home is ready to move into and enjoy from day one. Early viewing is strongly advised.