Property description

A large, traditional double-fronted stone-built semi-detached house situated on a generous plot set back from the main road in Delves Lane.

Built in the early 1900s, 'Speedwell' has period character and is typically spacious for a building of its age, with three receptions rooms. The majority of the windows are double glazed and the house has gas central heating (boiler renewed in November 2011), with accommodation comprising: entrance porch, hall, living room with bay window to front, dining room, sitting room with W.C. off, fitted kitchen, rear porch, half landing with W.C. off and a step up to one bedroom and a bathroom, first floor landing with two double bedrooms off and a fourth bedroom / study. There is a detached garage to the corner of the large driveway with double gates, and there are lawned gardens to the rear and front of the house, with mature shrubs and borders.

Speedwell is set back from the main road through Delves Lane and is approximately 0.8 miles from Consett town centre, situated near the Black Diamond public house. There are limited facilities in Delves Lane and further shopping and recreational facilites in Consett, as well as bus links to the regional centres. Durham and Newcastle are both within 14 miles, via the A691 and A692. 0.25 miles from nearest primary school.