Home for sale in the County Durham village named ‘perfect’ by BBC

The impressive property in Heighington boasts five to six bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, a conservatory, double and single garages, and extensive gardens with countryside views.

The three-storey house offers space for large families, home workers or buyers wanting extra room to entertain.

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At the heart of the home is a spacious kitchen and breakfast room overlooking the rear garden, while a large double reception room provides both sitting and dining areas. French doors open onto a terrace and conservatory, creating a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.

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The ground floor also has a study, dining room, snug, utility room and cloakroom.

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The first floor has four bedrooms.

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The principal bedroom has a six-piece en-suite with a jacuzzi bath, while the guest bedroom has its own five-piece en-suite.

The remaining bedrooms share a family bathroom with a separate bath and shower.

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The second floor has two more bedrooms and a shower room.

One of the rooms is currently used as an entertainment space.

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A block-paved driveway provides space for four vehicles and leads to an attached double garage, while the rear has more parking and a separate single garage or workshop.

The gardens have two storage sheds and a raised patio for outdoor dining with views across the grounds.

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Heighington, around six miles from Darlington and close to Newton Aycliffe, was named “perfect” during a BBC programme presented by architect Ptolemy Dean in 2006.

The programme looked at the characteristics that make up the ideal English village, with Heighington ultimately judged to be “perfect”.

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Heighington Parish Council says the judges considered historical features including its defensible layout, steep approach roads and narrow entrances.

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The home sits on the edge of Heighington, which has two pubs, a grocery store, a church, a village hall and well-regarded schools, and the village is also close to Darlington, Newton Aycliffe and major road links including the A1(M) and A68.

Heighington is centred on a traditional village green, overlooked by Grade I-listed St Michael’s Church, parts of which date from before the Norman Conquest.

The home offers nearly 4,000 square feet of accommodation at a guide price of £750,000.