Waxwing, Washington, NE38 0AJ
Listed 2 Sept 2026 · price reduced 6 Oct 2026 · Washington
How the price compares
Key features
- EV Charger
- Underfloor Heating In The Kitchen
- Recently Fitter Boiler
- Private Rear Garden
- Excellent Transport Links
About this home
An attractive and well-presented three-bedroom detached family home, offering spacious and versatile accommodation with an integral garage, private driveway and enclosed rear garden. The property has been thoughtfully arranged to provide comfortable modern family living, with a good balance of reception space, practical facilities and well-proportioned bedrooms.
The ground floor opens through an entrance vestibule into a welcoming and spacious sitting room. This bright reception space features attractive wood-effect flooring and a contemporary inset fireplace, creating an appealing focal point, while providing plenty of room for a range of lounge furniture. Continuing through the property is a separate dining room, ideal for family meals and entertaining. French doors open directly onto the rear patio and garden, bringing plenty of natural light into the room and providing an excellent connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.
The modern fitted kitchen is finished with a range of contemporary white wall and base units, contrasting work surfaces and integrated cooking facilities, complemented by tiled flooring. A separate utility room provides additional storage and laundry space together with access outside, while a convenient ground-floor WC completes the practical ground-floor accommodation.
To the first floor, the landing provides access to three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a generous double room and benefits from its own en-suite shower room. The remaining two bedrooms provide flexible accommodation for children, guests or those requiring a home office.
The family bathroom is fitted with a modern white suite incorporating a bath, wash hand basin and WC, while the en-suite provides a separate shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC.
Externally, the property benefits from a private driveway and integral garage, providing useful off-street parking and storage. There is also a lawned area to the front.
The enclosed rear garden offers an attractive and manageable outdoor space, combining a lawn, paved patio and low-maintenance gravelled area. The patio immediately adjoining the house is ideal for outdoor dining, seating and entertaining, while established boundary fencing and hedging provide a good degree of enclosure.
Situated within an established residential area of Washington, 7 Waxwing is conveniently placed for a wide range of everyday amenities while also offering excellent access to the wider North East. The postcode lies to the south-west of Washington town centre, with nearby areas including Rickleton and Birtley.
Washington offers an excellent selection of shopping and everyday services. The Galleries Washington is within easy reach and provides a broad range of shops and services together with an adjoining retail park and bus station. A choice of supermarkets is also available throughout Washington and neighbouring Birtley.
The location is particularly convenient for commuters, with good access to the A1(M) and Washington's wider road network, providing connections towards Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham. The A1231 also provides an important east-west route across the area towards Sunderland and the A19. Public transport is readily accessible, with bus stops around Birtley Road, Rickleton Way and Dunnock Drive. Washington's main bus interchange at The Galleries provides further connections to surrounding towns and cities. The wider Washington area also offers a good selection of schools, leisure facilities, parks and open spaces, making the location well suited to family life. Combined with convenient shopping, transport connections and access to the major employment centres of the North East, 7 Waxwing offers an appealing and well-connected setting for a family home.
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Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Council tax band
- TBC
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Chester-le-Street Station2.3 mi
- South Hylton Metro Station4.5 mi
- Pelaw Metro Station4.6 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in NE38 over the last 12 months: terraced £128k · semi-detached £179k · detached £318k · flat £72k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Waxwing Washington NE38 0AJ | Detached Freehold | 24 Jul 2026 | £300,000 |
| 2 Waxwing Washington NE38 0AJ | Detached Freehold | 10 Jul 2026 | £218,000 |
| 34 Waxwing Washington NE38 0AJ | Detached Freehold | 25 Jul 2025 | £245,000 |
| 34 Waxwing Washington NE38 0AJ | Detached Freehold | 25 Jul 2025 | £250,000 |
| 26 Waxwing Washington NE38 0AJ | Terraced Leasehold | 6 Jan 2025 | £181,000 |
| 26 Waxwing Washington NE38 0AJ | Terraced Leasehold | 20 Dec 2024 | £183,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in NE38
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Bradley Hall, Durham on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 2 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 06/10/2026.
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