The Property
The traditional main entrance to the property is central to the front elevation and opens into the large living room. The more commonly used entrance lies to the rear of the property and opens into a newly insulated porch and boot room, which in turn opens into the large living kitchen. This room is fitted with a range of units and boasts an impressive stone inglenook fireplace, housing a large, multi-fuel stove. From here, a door leads into a hallway, off which stairs rise to the first floor.
To the front of the property is a large sitting room, again benefitting from an impressive inglenook fireplace adding much character and warmth to the room. To the rear of the property lies a second reception room which could be used as a study, snug or dining room dependent upon the needs of the buyer.
To the first floor, there are two large double bedrooms to the front of the property, each having fitted wardrobes and enjoying stunning far-reaching views; whilst to the rear there is a generous single bedroom, together with a spacious, recently fitted bathroom including shower enclosure, WC, wash hand basin and double-ended spa bath. The property as been recently upgraded to provide additional insulation, and modernisation to many of the rooms and would now make an ideal family home or rural retreat.
Externally, the property has an adjoining workshop which is currently dual purposed as a log store, and houses the LPG gas boiler, whilst to the far side of the property, the gardens wrap around the house and open out into a paddock and area of grazing suitable for pets and other livestock. The full site extends to approximately 0.55Ha (1.37Ac) in all. The access leads directly off the A66 through a lockable gate and down into a good sized driveway providing a reasonable amount of parking.
Tenure & Possession
Freehold, available with vacant possession upon completion.
EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of F/35.
Local Authority
Durham County Council. The property is Council Tax Band C.
Utilities
The property benefits from mains electricity.
Drainage is to a septic tank, while water is from a private borehole supply. The water has recently been tested and the results revealed that it would not meet the standards required for lettings, although we have been informed by the current owners that they have used this water supply with no issues during their occupation.
The central heating system is LPG, which fires a combi boiler and is supported by two large multi-fuel stoves.
Parking
There is parking area to the side of the property.
Characteristics
Broadband is not currently connected, mobile coverage is available, however prospective tenants are advised to perform their own due diligence in this regard.
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Viewings
Viewing are strictly by appointment only. Appointments can be made by contacting either of the joint Agents on:
GFW – Tel: 0333 920 2220
Jonathan Wallis – Tel: 01833 908087
Important Notice
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A spacious stone built farmhouse offering three bedrooms and two reception rooms. Available with the benefit of an adjoining paddock, workshop and no onward chain. Full site extending to approximately 0.55Ha (1.37Ac)
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