Hurle Vent House offers a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a well presented detached family home, which occupies a plot which extends to 16.42 acres (6.23 HA). Boasting a wide range of stables and modern buildings, ideal for livery, together with a riding area and enviable sea views over the Durham Heritage Coastline.
The main entrance into Hurle Vent House is via a UPVC door which leads into a light and spacious hallway, featuring wood flooring throughout and stairs which rise to the first floor. To the right hand side lies the living room. Offering a front view aspect, with a walk in bay window, while the focal point of the room is the inglenook which houses a multifuel burning stove.
To the rear of the property, there is an open plan kitchen and dining room, which is fitted with a good range of wall and base mounted storage units, which are topped with a contrasting laminated working surfaces, which incorporates a sink and drainer unit. The walls are tiled to splash back areas, while the floor is also tiled. There is an integral oven and hob, alongside space for appliances. The kitchen area extends to a dining area, which offers ample space for a table and chairs in the rear walk in bay window, enjoying views towards the coast, and also having space for a snug area or seating by the multifuel burning stove.
The ground floor accommodation is completed by the utility room, which is ideal for the removal and storage of coats and boots as well as having space and plumbing for white goods.
To the first floor, there are three bedrooms. The main bedroom is situated at the front of the property and has a bay window, coupled with built in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors. The second bedroom is also a double and offers views of the coastline to the rear. While the third bedroom is a single and faces the front.
The house bathroom completes the accommodation, boasting a white suite with shower cubicle, claw foot freestanding bath, vanity wash hand basin and WC. The bathroom is fully clad to the walls and offers a neutral linoleum to the floor, while light is provided via spotlights to the ceiling and a rear facing opaque window.
Externally the property itself offers a large driveway to the front with two accesses alongside an attached, single garage. To the rear of the property is a pleasant garden which faces the coast being laid to lawn on one side and laid with a patio to the other. There are two buildings to the patio area side of the garden which have previously been used as boarding for the cattery business but could be used for a variety of purposes, including dog kennelling or storage. While to the left hand side where the garden is lawned, there is a smaller timber building which was also used for the cattery but would lend itself as a useful summer house if required. There is also a static caravan in situ here, which is ideal for those who wish to operate a commercial venture (subject to consent) as there are many caravan sites close by.
Land and Buildings
The property has land which extends to 16.42 acres (6.23 HA) which is fenced into five paddocks and is currently used for grazing horses. The equestrian facilities also include a riding arena which has an all weather surface, is floodlit and has drainage, it measures approximately 24m x 38m. There is also a good range of timber framed buildings, one of which houses 8 loose boxes, has a WC and ample space for the storage of tack. There is also a block of five wooden stables and a further building which offers six boxes. There are further buildings which are currently used as hay and tractor storage.
The site offers a large car park, making it ideal for those who wish to run a livery yard, as this is separate from the house itself, ensuring a work life balance can be maintained.
Basic Payment Scheme
The land is not currently part of any schemes and is not in receipt of any payments under the basic payment scheme.
Tenure & Possession
Freehold with vacant possession
EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of D|59
Local Authority
Durham County Council
Banded D
Utilities
The property benefits from mains electricity, water and drainage. The central heating system is powered by an oil combination boiler.
Parking
The property offers ample off road parking to the front side carpark, and also offer an attached garage.
Characteristics
Broadband is currently connected with average download speeds of approximately 1.94mbps and an upload speed of 8.97mbps. Mobile coverage is available, interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.
Restrictive Covenants
1. The sale of alcohol is prohibited on the property and land, this includes conversion or building a public house or club.
2. The property cannot be used as a commercial garage, ice rink or theatre
Clawback/Overage agreement
The land has previously been sold with a overage agreement for residential development on the land, the vendor advised that this has now lapsed.
what3words
Every three metre square of the world has been given a unique combination of three words.
term.clockwork.poets
Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with George F. White.
Important Notice
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance professional verification should be sought. All dimensions/boundaries are approximate. The mention of fixtures, fittings &/or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order. Photographs are provided for general information and you may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
Rarely available in such an enviable position, enjoying sea views, this spacious three bedroom detached family home, boasting a 16.42acre (6.23 HA) plot. The property offers a great degree of flexibility and offers excellent equestrian facilities, including stables and a riding arena, while the property was also ran as a successful cattery for a number of years, so also lends itself to further commercial enterprises.
Read less
This is a Freehold property.
Update Cookies Preferences