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" Seldom does the opportunity arise to purchase such an outstanding residential property situated in one of the most sought after residential locations of Durham City. This detached three storey dwelling has been impressively refurbished by the current occupiers and provides luxury modern living accommodation within an attractive period property and set in grounds extending to over half an acre. The city itself is located only mile to the south of the property and its location also provides easy accessibility to the nearby newly developed University of North Durham Hospital complex.Accessibility throughout the area is provided via the nearby A167 which provides access north to Chester le Street (6 miles) as well as access to the nearby A691 which provides access west to Lanchester (7miles) and Consett (10 miles).The ease of communication links throughout the area would hardly be noticed when situated in the house as the mature trees and hedgerows to the boundary provide a higher degree of seclusion and privacy with the concealed driveway accessing the property off the main road and via electronic gates to the courtyard parking and to the detached garage. Access is provided via steps to a raised sun terrace and into the property itself. The gardens have gone through major refurbishment by an award winning landscape architects. The easy accessibility into the City as well as its easy communication links will make this property a most desirable purchase to any family. The city itself offers a fascinating mix of history, culture, shops, bars and restaurants and the Castle and Cathedral complex have been designated World Heritage Sites attracting tourism from around the world. The Gala Theatre adds another dimension to the City which also offers meandering river and City walks as well as hotels, swimming pools, golf courses all within close proximity and a number of well regarded private and state junior and secondary schools. "