Elmcroft, Harrowgate Hill, Darlington

Tucked away in the corner of the cul-de-sac, the property enjoys a particularly favourable position with gardens extending to the front, side and rear, together with a substantial driveway providing excellent off-road parking. The generous side garden and driveway also offer the potential for a new owner to consider the construction of a garage, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents.
Internally, the property has been thoughtfully extended and provides a superb layout which would suit a wide variety of buyers. The ground floor briefly comprises a welcoming entrance hallway, an impressive open-plan reception, dining and kitchen area, a separate utility room, ground floor WC and a further reception room, providing excellent flexibility for modern family life. To the first floor is a particularly spacious master bedroom complete with en-suite bathroom, together with two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The open-plan living area provides an excellent heart to the home and offers considerable versatility, whether for everyday family life, entertaining or dining. The additional reception room further enhances the flexibility of the property and could lend itself to a variety of uses depending upon the individual requirements of the purchaser, including a family room, home office, playroom or additional sitting room.
The first floor continues to impress, with the exceptionally spacious master bedroom and en-suite bathroom providing a comfortable principal suite, complemented by two further bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Externally, the property is equally appealing. Its corner position within the cul-de-sac provides a generous plot with gardens to three sides, offering an excellent degree of outside space for families, gardening enthusiasts or those simply looking for a property with more extensive grounds than might normally be expected. The substantial driveway provides ample off-road parking, while the additional land to the side could potentially provide an opportunity for a garage or other improvement, subject to planning.
Location is another significant feature of this superb home. Elmcroft is situated within the Harrowgate Hill area of Darlington, providing convenient access to a range of local amenities and facilities. Darlington town centre is also readily accessible, offering a comprehensive range of shopping, cafés, restaurants, leisure facilities and services.
The location is particularly well suited to families, with a number of educational facilities available within the surrounding area, while local sporting and recreational facilities are also close at hand.
For commuters, the property is ideally placed for access to the region's major road networks, with convenient connections towards the A1(M), A66 and surrounding towns and cities. Darlington itself also benefits from excellent rail connections, making the location particularly attractive to those travelling for work or leisure.
In our opinion, this is a truly impressive family home which offers considerably more than first meets the eye. Its combination of an excellent cul-de-sac position, generous gardens, substantial driveway, extended and versatile accommodation, spacious master bedroom with en-suite and potential for further enhancement makes it a property that is likely to appeal to a wide range of purchasers.
Whether you are a growing family, looking for additional space for multi-generational living, require flexible accommodation for working from home or simply want a beautifully presented property with plenty of outside space, this property deserves an early viewing.
This really is a must-see home. Viewings are available immediately and we strongly recommend an early appointment to avoid disappointment.

ENTRANCE PORCH
The property is approached via a welcoming entrance porch, accessed through a modern composite door. The porch benefits from a radiator and a UPVC-framed double-glazed window to the side aspect, providing an excellent source of natural light and creating a bright and inviting first impression.

OPEN PLAN LOUNGE / DINING / KITCHEN ROOM
Without question, this impressive open-plan space forms the real heart of the home, providing a superbly sociable and versatile area perfectly suited to modern family living and entertaining. The lounge area benefits from a UPVC-framed double-glazed window, radiator and attractive wood flooring, together with ample space for a dining table and chairs. Stairs rise from the room to the first floor, creating a natural connection between the principal living spaces.
The kitchen area is fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall units, complemented by laminate work surfaces and contrasting splashbacks to the principal working areas. There is an inset sink unit with drainer and mixer tap, together with an integrated oven, hob and stainless-steel and glass chimney-style extractor positioned above, with additional tiled splashback surrounding the hob. An integrated breakfast bar provides an excellent informal dining area and further enhances the sociable nature of this impressive open-plan space.
The kitchen continues with wood flooring and benefits from a uPVC-framed double-glazed window, while a UPVC-framed double-glazed door provides direct access to the rear garden. An internal door leads through to the separate utility room, adding further practicality to this exceptionally well-designed family living space.

UTILITY ROOM
The separate utility room provides a highly practical addition to the home and is fitted with a range of contrasting base and wall units, complemented by laminate work surfaces and an inset sink unit with drainer and mixer tap. There is plumbing and space for an automatic washing machine, together with space for a dishwasher and tumble dryer, while provision is also made for an American-style fridge freezer.
A useful built-in storage cupboard provides additional household storage, with the room further benefiting from a UPVC-framed double-glazed window providing natural light. A door leads directly through to the ground-floor WC, adding further convenience to this well-appointed utility space.

GROUND FLOOR WC
The ground floor WC is fitted with a modern white suite comprising a WC and wash hand basin, complemented by tiling to the splashback and vanity areas. The room benefits from a radiator and a UPVC-framed double-glazed window, providing natural light and ventilation.

RECEPTION ROOM TWO / LIVING ROOM
This exceptionally spacious second reception room provides a superbly versatile addition to the home, offering an excellent opportunity for separate family living while also lending itself to a wide range of alternative uses to suit the individual needs of the purchaser. There is ample room for a generous range of living furniture, creating a comfortable and flexible space for everyday family life, relaxation or entertaining.
The room benefits from UPVC-framed double-glazed windows to both the front and side aspects, allowing an abundance of natural light to flood the room and enhancing its bright and welcoming feel. A radiator provides warmth and comfort, while a door provides direct access to the utility room, adding further practicality to the layout.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
The first floor landing provides access to the bedrooms and family bathroom, together with useful additional storage facilities. A loft hatch with fitted ladder provides convenient access to the partly boarded loft space, while a built-in storage cupboard with shelving offers practical additional storage for household items.

MASTER BEDROOM
The master bedroom provides a truly impressive and spacious retreat, offering more than ample room for a generous range of bedroom furniture while retaining considerable flexibility for additional seating. There is even sufficient space for a lounge sofa, creating the potential for a comfortable reading area or quiet retreat away from the main living spaces.
The room benefits from UPVC-framed double-glazed windows to both the front and side aspects, allowing an abundance of natural light to fill the room and enhancing its bright and airy atmosphere. Built-in robes provide useful storage, while a radiator ensures warmth and comfort. A door leads directly to the en-suite bathroom, completing this superb principal bedroom suite.

EN SUITE

The en-suite bathroom is equally impressive in terms of both proportions and presentation, offering a beautifully appointed and contemporary space designed to complement the generous master bedroom. The room is fitted with a stylish white suite comprising a freestanding bath, separate shower cubicle with inset mains-fed shower, and a wash hand basin set into a striking reclaimed-wood vanity unit, together with a WC.
A UPVC-framed double-glazed window provides natural light, while the radiator ensures warmth and comfort. Inset ceiling spotlights complete the room, creating a bright and modern finish to this impressive private bathroom.

BEDROOM TWO
Bedroom Two is another generously proportioned double bedroom, offering excellent space for a good range of bedroom furniture while maintaining a comfortable and uncluttered feel. The room benefits from a UPVC-framed double-glazed window, providing plenty of natural light, together with a radiator for warmth and comfort.

BEDROOM THREE

Bedroom Three is another well-proportioned bedroom, offering a good degree of space for bedroom furniture while also benefiting from built-in storage, incorporating useful hanging and robe space. A UPVC-framed double-glazed window provides a good source of natural light, while the radiator ensures warmth and comfort.

FAMILY BATHROOM
The family bathroom is beautifully appointed with a modern white suite comprising a panel bath with inset mains-fed rain-head shower over, a wash hand basin set into a contemporary vanity unit and a WC. The room is complemented by attractive tiling to the principal splashback and vanity areas, together with a tiled floor, creating a stylish and practical finish.

EXTERNALLY
To the front of the property is a spacious, low-maintenance gravelled garden, complemented by a generous driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles. A gated side access leads through to the private, wall-enclosed gardens, creating a lovely sense of separation and privacy.
The first garden area is predominantly laid to lawn with gravelled flowerbed borders and continues through to a further private and enclosed garden area. This additional garden is again laid to lawn, with established flowerbeds planted with a variety of trees and shrubs, providing an attractive and mature outdoor setting. A paved patio area provides an excellent space for outdoor seating and offers a particularly pleasant and private setting for relaxing, entertaining or enjoying the gardens during the warmer months.