NORTHUMBRIAN STYLE COTTAGE WITH AN INSPIRING TRADITIONAL AMBIENCE ... Hunters are pleased to offer to the market this truly unique property with a history dating back to the 1800's located within this quaint historical village encircling the central village green. Properties of this calibre rarely grace the market all too often, steeped in history, offering the fortunate new owners two double bedrooms and an eye catching additional double bedroom in the loft, a principle reception room with beamed ceilings and an ambient open fire, a dining kitchen with a traditional quarry tiled floor leading into a stunning west facing conservatory overlooking the enclosed west facing landscaped gardens. The residence is positioned within reach of the A19 which interlinks with all regional centres including Durham City, Shotton Hall academy which provides excellent Osted reports is on the doorstep together with the enchanting Castle Eden Dene nature reserve encompassing scenic walks through the countryside. EPC: D, Council Tax Band B. For further information and viewings please contact your local Hunters Office situated in the Peterlee Castle Dene Shopping Centre.

Historical Information - Old Shotton dates back to at least AD900 when it was known as Scitton, an old english translation of the Scots and from 1165 the village was known as Scotton. It was owned by the Manor of Easington which in turn was under the jurisdiction of the Prince Bishops of Durham. The farmland on which the village has always stood evolved further when in 1756 Joseph Brandling a wealthy Gosforth coal owner, married Mary Thompson and built Shotton Hall as their home. Two years later Rowland Burdon, a wealthy merchant banker purchased Castle Eden estate and his son married Brandling's daughter so eventually both the Old Shotton and Castle Eden estates passed to the Burdon family. Later, another Burdon commissioned the Old Shotton Sunderland to Stockton turnpike, which now sits alongside the A19 Trunk road and made the location an important gathering point for trade and sports on the central village green. During that time, the Old School house, to which this residence was attached to in the 1800's, was betrothed to the Walton family who established a school in the village and although the property has been subject to extensive improvements and alterations over the years, most of the traditional ambience and character of the residence is still evident with deep window recesses, an open fire and quaint nooks and crannies.

Entrance Hall - Situated at the front of the property the welcoming entrance features an external double glazed door, an enchanting staircase to the first floor landing area and an additional panel door provides accessibility into the delightful lounge.

Lounge - 4.53m x 4.55m into alcoves (14'10" x 14'11" into a - Exuding a traditional ambience which is concurrent throughout the residence, the principle reception room incorporates an authentic open fireplace suitable for the combustion of logs and solid fuel accompanied with attractive exposed beamed ceilings, a period style bi-folding door opening into the dining kitchen, a radiator and deeply recessed double glazed windows offering views of the quaint village green.

Dining Kitchen - 5.35m x 2.82m (17'6" x 9'3") - Providing a nostalgic yet contemporary ambience, the lovely dining kitchen incorporates a wealth of wall and floor and cabinets finished in heritage colours complimenting the character of the old quarry floor tiles, complete with contrasting work surfaces which integrate a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit complete with mixer tap fitments positioned beneath a double glazed window which overlooks the west facing private rear gardens. Further accompaniments include a concealed gas combination boiler, a brushed steel double oven and five ring gas hob set below an elevated brushed steel contemporary extractor canopy, both plumbing for an automatic washing machine and a dishwasher, a radiator and a useful understairs pantry cupboard. Two Georgian style glazed doors provide accessibility into the impressive conservatory protruding into the west facing gardens.

Conservatory - 3.08m x 2.90m (10'1" x 9'6") - Nestled towards the rear of the residence, the bespoke double glazed conservatory provides an enchanting vaulted ceiling adding to the nostalgic and individualistic ambience concurrent throughout the property. To compliment the traditional aesthetics, the current owners were careful to retain the quarry floor tiles which flowed from the dining kitchen to provide an additional integral living space which did not seem out of place with the rest of the home. This additional reception room includes a radiator, elevated spotlighting and a pair of double glazed patio doors which open directly onto the paved patio which supersedes the lovely rear west facing gardens.

Landing - Located at the top of the stairwell from the entrance hallway, the inviting landing encompasses a traditional style newel posted spindle balustrade, a radiator and four panelled internal doors opening into the master and second bedrooms, the family bathroom and inner hallway respectfully. Originally the inner hallway was utilised as the third box bedroom and was subsequently altered, with full regulatory approval, into providing a staircase to the impressive loft bedroom complete with a double glazed window to the front elevation and convenient storage into the stair recess.

Master Bedroom - 4.71m x 2.97m (15'5" x 9'8") - The impressive master bedroom provides double glazed windows offering lovely elevated views of the village green, a radiator and fitted wardrobes set into the alcoves.

Second Bedroom - 3.30m x 2.81m (10'9" x 9'2") - Positioned at the rear of the home, the charismatic second double bedroom features a radiator and an appealing sloped ceiling leading to a deeply recessed larger double glazed window overlooking the beautiful west facing rear gardens.

Family Bathroom - 1.99m x 1.69m (6'6" x 5'6") - Exhibiting a captivating charm which is reflected throughout the home, the family bathroom incorporates an endearing sloping ceiling complete with a double glazed Velux window for natural light complimented with a white suite comprising of an electric shower positioned above the panel bath, a low level W/c and a pedestal hand wash basin. Further attributes include a radiator and an aesthetic mosaic style tiled floor which flows through the partial tiling to the wall areas creating a wonderful backdrop to the room.

Loft Bedroom - 4.96m x 3.91m into eves (16'3" x 12'9" into eves) - Simply stunning and well configured, this inspirational loft conversion creates a spectacular bedroom area benefitting from double glazed Velux windows recessed into the vaulted ceilings and bespoke fitted wardrobes and shelving into the niche alcoves. Further accompaniments include convenient additional storage into the eves, a radiator and an eye catching newel posted balustrade fronting the staircase to the inner landing area.

Outdoor Space - The bespoke character of this enchanting cottage is enhanced given its situation with views of the Village Green and the landscaped west facing rear gardens which also lead to a backdrop of mature trees adding to the aesthetics of the garden. The garden has been carefully arranged to maximize its immersion to the residence with a sizable paved patio accessed via the doors from the conservatory, making it a splendid area for entertaining friends, al-fresco dining or quiet enjoyment in the warm summer sunshine. The well managed undulating lawn is intertwined with various mature shrub borders and an eye catching rockery succeeding the patio, whilst, stepping stones lead to two well appointed timber garden sheds at the top of the garden.