5 bedroom detached house for sale in Kingfisher Close, Esh Winning, DURHAM, DH7

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IMPRESSIVE DETACHED HOME OFFERING GENEROUS SIZED ACCOMMODATION OVER THREE FLOORS.

Introduction 
An impressive five bedroomed detached house with generous sized accommodation throughout. Internal viewing comes strongly recommended and is essential to fully appreciate this stylish home.

Briefly comprising: entrance hall with cloakroom and cloaks cupboard, reception hall with feature return oak staircase leading to the first floor, generous sized lounge, formal dining room, garden room, breakfast kitchen with dining area. To the first floor is the master bedroom suite with walk-in dressing area and en-suite bathroom, a second bedroom has an en suite shower room and fitted wardrobes, plus one further bedroom, and the main bathroom. The second floor comprises of two further bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room. Externally the property has a garage and drive, along with extensive gardens mainly laid to lawn with a feature brick retaining wall and bridge giving access to additional garden area, with Hedley Hope Beck running below. Benefitting from gas...

Entrance Hall 
9' 4" x 6'
Part glazed double glazed door with side light window welcome you in to this beautiful home. Travertine tiled flooring, decorative coving and radiator. Security alarm control panel.
Cloaks / WC 
Comprising of a vanity unit with contemporary glass bowl wash basin with chrome tap, low-level Twyford WC, extractor fan, traditional style radiator, Travertine flooring continues, opaque double glazed window to rear aspect, and wall light.
Cloaks / Cupboard 
Fitted with shelves and coat hooks, and housing utilities board.
Reception Hall 
11' 5" x 9' 2"
Feature open spindle oak stairs to first floor, Travertine tiled flooring continues, radiator, decorative coving, ceiling rose, and double radiator. Feature window to side aspect allowing natural light to flow in to the spacious hall.
Lounge 
21' 8" x 16' 8" (6.60m x 5.08m) at maximum points
A delightful and generous sized room with the benefit of garden views, along with a feature fire surround with inset electric glow-light fire (nb gas point located to rear), two radiators below window, coving and two ceiling roses.
Formal Dining Room / Study 
11' 5" x 11' 2" (3.48m x 3.40m)
Located off the hall, this delightful double aspect room with windows to front and side has Travertine flooring, decorative coving, ceiling rose, and radiator.
Kitchen/Breakfast Area 
20' x 11' 2" (6.10m x 3.40m) at max points
An extensive range of wall and base units with black granite worktops with two inset stainless steel sink units, Rangemaster five ring gas hob with hot plate and two electric double ovens, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and drier. A breakfast bar central island with additional base units, decorative shelving and wine cooler. Slate coloured tiling to floor. Double glazed window to front aspect with, half glazed door providing access to rear garden. Stylish vertical radiator. Lighting to glass display units and lighting to plynths.

Dining Area
9' 3" x 7' 6"

Slate grey tiled flooring, ceiling rose, stylish vertical radiator, double, glazed doors giving access to:

Garden Room 
18' 5" x 10' 6" (5.61m x 3.20m) at maximum points
Double glazed windows to three sides, with glazed doors providing access to rear garden, slate grey tiled flooring, two radiators, ceiling fan light and wall mounted electric fire.
First Floor 
18' x 12' 3" central area
Open spindle oak stairs continue up to second floor, along with a feature double aspect window to side, two radiators and a ceiling light. Security alarm control panel.
Master Bedroom 
16' 6" x 16' 1" (5.03m x 4.90m)
A simply stunning Master bedroom suite benefitting from dual aspect windows over-looking the gardens, decorative coving and ceiling rose, and radiators. Access through to an extensive range of fitted robes to two walls 13' long, with two additional windows and additional radiator.
En-Suite 1 
A large en-suite comprising of a Saninova Whirlpool bath with feature mood lighting, large double walk-in shower cubicle with feature square-head shower fitting, and second power shower with four body jets, an over-sized wash basin and low-level WC. Slate grey tiling to floor, with under-floor heating, decorative coving, extractor fan, chrome heated towel rail. Bedroom 2 
16' 3" x 12' 1" (4.95m x 3.68m)
Double glazed windows to front and rear aspect, double radiator, recessed fitted robes, decorative coving, recessed spotlights.
En-Suite 
Comprising of a tiled double shower cubicle with multi-shower head fittings, one power and one low pressure square-head shower, wash basin and low-level WC, chrome heated towel rail, opaque double glazed window to front.
Bedroom 3 
8' 6" x 7' 9" (2.67m x 2.41m)
Currently used as a home office, double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, and decorative coving. Fitted with a security system with currently with 5 cameras covering the house and we are advised that the system can take up to 9 cameras.
Main Bathroom 
15' 9" x 6' (4.80m x 1.83m)
Comprising of a fabulous white slipper bath with chrome mixer tap shower attachment over, over-sized wash basin and WC. Recessed spot lights to ceiling, stone coloured tiling to floor with under-floor heating, extractor fan, opaque double glazed window to front and traditional style radiator.
Second Floor 
Two sky-light Velux windows, and radiator.
Bedroom 4 
24' 6" x 9' 6" (7.47m x 2.90m) at maximum points
Reduced headroom to eaves. Two double glazed Velux sky-light windows to front, double glazed window to rear with lovely views, built in half-height robes, radiator and recessed spot lighting.
En-Suite 2 
Comprising of a low- level WC, wash hand basin, tiled shower cubicle, chrome heated towel rail, slate grey tiling to floor, sky-light window to front aspect and spot lighting to ceiling.
Bedroom 5 
22' 6" x 11' 6" (6.86m x 3.51m) at maximum in to bay
Reduced headroom to eaves. Benefitting from built-in half height robes, two double glazed velux sky-light windows to front aspect, with additional dormer window to the rear, additional eaves storage, radiator, recessed spotlights to ceiling.
Garage 
The property is approached via a gravelled driveway, leading to a single garage with remote controlled single door, power and lighting. The boiler is located to the rear of the garage.
Garden 
An extensive and well landscaped garden with exterior lighting and power. Hedley Hope Beck running to the rear of the garden to create a superb feature with bridge over and decorative lighting to pillars along with a stone area with water fountain. An enclosed bin store area is located to the side.

Some Assembly Required

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The Open Range 3X349RLS by Highland Ridge RV takes longer to set up than most fifth-wheels, but the extra effort is worth the time

When we were kids, the best gifts underneath the Christmas tree always required some sort of assembly, be they bicycles, wagons or dollhouses. The anticipation of the finished product, patiently assembled by Mom or Dad, bordered on excruciating. And though we were always delighted when the moment of completion arrived and we could finally enjoy our special gift, there seemed to be just a tinge of disappointment when we realized that moment was now over, not to be relived again until next year, if we were lucky. Happily, the Open Range 3X349RLS by Highland Ridge RV recaptures some of that Christmas morning excitement, and the good news is, you can reassemble this toy again and again.

The living area is well laid out with a large flat-screen television, electric fireplace and audio system. Space between the dinette
and sliding door is a bit tight but manageable.

Certainly, all fifth-wheels require some setup, which most of us look forward to as a sort of ceremony leading up to a weekend, or several weeks, of relaxation with friends and family. But this particular floorplan offers an optional exterior deck that folds down from the curbside slideout, which not only adds to the entertainment space but provides a feeling of openness few RVs can match.

The idea of an outdoor deck is not a new one, but as with all RV components, the success of a feature depends on its overall execution, how well it complements the floorplan as a whole, and in general, if it is truly useful or just a gimmick. In the case of the 3X349RLS, the concept works whether you’re enjoying it in the summer or winter months. The residential-style sliding-glass door admits welcome light from the outdoors, which prevents feelings of claustrophobia on rainy or snowy days. And in the summer, the door can be opened and the screen left shut to bring the fresh breeze inside. Of course, the deck itself would be essentially worthless if it couldn’t support the weight of a few guests, so Highland Ridge built it to hold up to 1,500 pounds — more than enough capacity for a few revelers.

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As you might expect, a trailer as unique as this one requires some consideration when planning trips. The Open Range 3X349RLS starts out with a wide, 102-inch exterior, then adds two giant opposing slides. This alone makes the 3X349RLS big enough to fill most RV park sites, but add the deck, and the width roughly equals one-and-a-half fifth-wheels. For our test, we reached out to our friends at Pechanga RV Resort and Casino in Temecula, California, who set us up with a large deluxe site bordered by a grassy area featuring a picnic table. By moving the table and folding down the deck, we had just enough space to fully deploy the slides and deck but not much more. So, make sure wherever you plan to stay has adequate space. If there isn’t enough room, you can still enjoy this floorplan, but you’ll have a windowless curbside slideout, as the deck floor will cover the glass slider.

Once we leveled the fifth-wheel with the automatic jack system and deployed the slides, the extra work began. The deck floor unlatches easily from the side and lowers without much effort, thanks to spring assist. Once down, the integrated stab jacks are lowered and adjusted; it takes some practice to guess how long the jacks need to be to provide a level deck surface, not to mention crawling under the deck a few times to make sure the jacks are properly placed. This could become messy if the ground is wet or muddy, so you may consider carrying a plastic tarp with you to crawl onto if necessary. If the ground is dry and comfortable, it’s just a matter of a few adjustments that shouldn’t be a problem for those with a good back and knees.

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Once this step is completed, it’s time to put up the railing. Open Range cleverly provides an extra bin underneath the forward storage compartment in which to store the railing sections and pins. It slides out like a large utility drawer and is secured during transit with a pin. Made of black plastic, the drawer is not the prettiest thing, but it’s a far better solution than having the railings tangled with your other belongings in the main storage area. The railings are marked so you know which side they go on, but even then it takes a bit of time to organize, install and secure them. We recommend you complete this step before the sun goes down.

Once set up, this fifth-wheel is quite a spectacle and drew more than its fair share of interested RVers at the park. The white, gray and blue exterior graphic scheme with frameless windows is handsome, and both power awnings feature LED lighting, which makes for a cool-looking party pad in the evenings. The unit seemed well-constructed and offered nice features, such as a heated and enclosed underbelly, a Trailair pin box and landing jacks featuring JT’s Strong Arm jack stabilizers for a solid, shake-free foundation. We also appreciated the small details, like TV prep on the exterior wall adjacent to the deck area, which allows you to mount a small TV once the deck is deployed.

Stepping inside, the living area feels massive and is a treat for the eyes with Stone decor (one of three available) featuring light wood cabinetry and faux wood-plank Beauflor vinyl flooring that seemed durable and was easy to clean. Providing visual contrast were the rear couch and streetside theater seating, which were finished in embossed black upholstery with white stitching. Both were very comfortable and perfectly placed for watching the flat-screen television, mounted in an entertainment hutch in the corner of the curbside slideout. The hutch also offers an electric fireplace, making for a cozy environment ideal for kicking back and relaxing during the evening.

The forward kitchen is somewhat unorthodox, in that it offers an optional island with casters that can be located wherever it’s convenient for you, although overhead pendant lighting suggests it should be placed in the center of the floor space. The island features a dark brown finish, complemented by a solid-surface countertop, and cabinets and drawers with brushed-nickel pulls. During travel, the island stows on the backside of the dinette and is secured with straps (there are anchors in the floor), and the dinette chairs reside upside down on the theater seats so they don’t interfere with slideout operation. It’s a little extra work, but once you get used to it, setup goes pretty quickly.

A 12-cubic-foot RV refrigerator with wood-panel fronts is located in the streetside slideout, and next to it is a stainless-steel three-burner stove with an oven and a residential-size microwave mounted overhead. We found that the corner-mounted stove was rather confining when cooking meals, but the reality is that cooking is only a small portion of meal prep. The bulk of your time is spent chopping and slicing, and the forward wall, with its large solid-surface countertop and dual-bowl stainless-steel sink provide plenty of space. There’s also an abundance of cabinet and drawer space, and a nice-size pantry on the curbside slideout, next to the entertainment hutch. Moreover, we found little to complain about, though everyone who walked through the Open Range had negative comments about the floor register located dead center in the living area floor. This is something Highland Ridge should consider locating in a less conspicuous area.

Next to the forward cabinets are a small coat closet and angled stairs that lead up to the bath and bedroom. The entry door has an obscured glass treatment that makes the area feel more open and is just more pleasing to look at than a solid door. The bath area is well executed with plenty of space where you need it most. There’s lots of elbowroom around the toilet, and the opposing vanity, with its glass-vessel sink, is an elegant touch. We particularly enjoyed the residential-size 48-inch x 30-inch shower with molded seat and appreciated the drawer space between the shower and bedroom entry. Above the drawers are a mirror and a pull-out counter for extra space, which allows two people to get ready for a night out at the same time.

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The bedroom features a 72-inch x 80-inch bed, bordered by shelves that are perfectly sized for books, water glasses, etc. There is plenty of walk-around room and enough space near the headboard on either side, so making the bed in the morning is not a struggle. A mirrored wardrobe up front easily accommodated our travel essentials, and a cabinet on the curb side offered washer/dryerprep. At the foot of the bed are a chest of drawers for more folded items and space for an optional TV.

Make no mistake about it — the Open Range 3X349RLS isn’t for everyone, particularly those who just want to press a few buttons and kick back once they get to their campsite. But for those willing to do a little extra work, this fifth-wheel rewards with a lot of entertaining space and a fun factor that will make you the talk of any RV park.

Highland Ridge RV Open Range
260-768-7771 | www.openrangerv.com

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