An exciting opportunity to purchase a large three bedroomed farm house with one bedroom ground floor annexe and attached one bedroom cottage. The property is situated on a large plot with garage/workshop and also a small stable block. Ideal as a large family home or commercial enterprise.
The Property
Cornforth Moor Farm is approached via a private road straight from the A688, with a range of modern facilities available on the doorstep. The Farmhouse offers spacious and flexible accommodation, having the main house, annexe and separate cottage. The property could be made into one larger family home or used to generate an income if desired. The property is surrounded by gardens on three sides and offers a garage and a small building with stable doors.. The property is UPVC double glazed throughout and offers a gas fired central heating system.
The main entrance is to the front of the property which leads into a small porch, ideal for the removal and storage of coats and shoes. From here, to the right hand side lies the small annexe, which consists of a ground-floor bedroom with French doors leading to the front and an en-suite wet room.
To the left hand side lies the living room, with front facing window, beams to the ceiling add an abundance of charm to the room, which is heated by a feature living flame gas fire with a tiled inset and wooden surround. Storage is offered by an under stair storage cupboard. From the living room there is a second reception room, currently used as a dining room, but could also be used as a study or playroom as required. The kitchen is to the rear of the property and is fitted with a range of shaker style wall and base mounted storage units, topped with contrasting working surfaces with upstep, which incorporates a stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over. There is an eye level integral electric oven and hob, alongside space for an American style fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. There is also space for a breakfast table, alongside French doors which lead to the rear garden.
On the first floor, there are three bedrooms, the main bedroom facing the rear and overlooking the garden, having built in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, which comprises of low level WC, wash hand basin and walk I shower cubicle. There are two further small double bedrooms and a spacious bathroom, comprising of a low level WC, vanity enclosed wash hand basin, panel enclosed bath and shower cubicle.
The Cottage
Adjacent to the main house there is an attached cottage which could be used as a source of income via an air BnB or an AST, used for a dependent relative, or extended into the main house, subject to necessary consent. The property is fully UPVC double glazed and has an independent gas fired central heating system, housed in a cupboard in the kitchen.
The entrance leads into the kitchen, which is fitted with a range of wall and base mounted storage units, topped with contrasting working surfaces and incorporating a stainless sink and drainer unit, walls are tiled to splash back areas and integral appliances include an electric oven and hob. From the kitchen there is a small shower room, comprising of WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle. The ground floor accommodation is completed by the living room, having a dual aspect view and door which leads to the property's private garden.
On the first floor, there is a double bedroom with a Velux roof light which faces the rear.
Externally, the farm is set in the region of 0.40 acres, with gardens running to the rear of both the farmhouse and cottage, providing a private fence enclosed garden for each. To the front, there is a large area of hard standing which has secure gated access and provides space for secure parking. Gardens extend to the side and front of the properties, where there are mature trees, alongside a small brick built building, formally a stable block, but which could also be used for storage, and also a large garage/workshop with a roller door over.
Notes
1. The Vendor intends a place a covenant on the land at the point of sale which prohibits any new residential dwellings within the boundaries of the land
2. There is a former milking parlour next to the property which has been converted to a residential dwelling and will have a right of access to the rear for window cleaning and maintenance
3. There will be an option to purchase the former milking parlour, alongside in the region of 1.5 further acres of grassland a general purpose building, currently used as kennels, 1
2 months post sale of Cornforth Moor Farm
4. There is an option to lease 12 acres of land on a grazing licence
5. Both the Farmhouse and The Cottage are held on the same council tax banding
Tenure & Possession
It is understood the property is freehold with vacant possession.
EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of tbc
Local Authority
Durham County Council
The property is rated Council Tax Band E.
Notes
There is a 12 acre field to the front of the property which has previously been identified for development, while there is no planning pending, there may be in the future.
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Tursdale is a semi rural hamlet lying within easy reach of Durham City, within close proximity to the property, there is a small selection of facilities such as coffee shops and fast food outlets. Shopping facilities and further amenities can be found close by at Bowburn and Durham.
Tursdale is ideally situated for the commuter with the A1(M) being close at hand providing an excellent link to all business centres in the North East and the rest of the country. Railway stations at Darlington and Durham offer further transport links along with International Airports at Newcastle and Teesside.
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