4 bedroom detached house

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A charming, stone built four bedroomed detached family home, situated in an enviable position, boasting river frontage and set within approximately 0.74 Ha (1.83 Ac) of paddock and garden. Available with no onward chain.

The Property
Broken Way House is a stone built, detached family home, with four bedrooms and two reception rooms. The property is situated in a private position surrounded by gardens and mature trees and is set within approximately 0.74 Ha (1.83 Ac) of paddock and garden land. Accessed off a small lane, the property has an enviable position with river frontage, the sale also includes fishing rights. Available with no onward chain, the property would ideally suit a variety of purchasers.

The main entrance leads into the reception vestibule which in turn leads into the dining room. A well proportioned room featuring an exposed stone fireplace, the floor is laid with flagstones while beams to the ceiling complete the room.

To the rear lies the kitchen which is fitted with a range of base and wall mounted storage units, topped with contrasting worktops which incorporate a stainless steel sink. Integral appliances include an electric four ring hob and oven, while there is also an oil fired Rayburn. The kitchen is ideal for family living with ample space for a dining table, allowing for informal dining. The kitchen is serviced by a useful utility room with space for white goods and a ground floor WC.

The living room is generous in proportions and spans the full length of the property, featuring an open aspect over the property's gardens, with windows to the front, rear and side. Beams to the ceiling contribute to the character of the property, alongside the cast iron fireplace with a marble surround. A door to the side provides access to the gardens.

Stairs rise to the first-floor landing, where to the front of the property lies the master bedroom. A generous double bedroom, this room boasts a range of built in wardrobes and enjoys an open view over the gardens and surrounding countryside.

The second bedroom is a further good sized double with solid oak fitted wardrobes, while the third is a double to the rear elevation. The fourth is a generous single bedroom and would be ideally suited to a home office or nursery, leaving the accommodation flexible.

The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising a low level WC, a wash hand basin set upon a pedestal and a panel enclosed bath with an electric shower over. The accommodation is completed by an additional shower room, fitted with a white suite comprising a low level WC, a wash hand basin set upon a pedestal and a double shower cubicle, ideal for family living.

The property is set within 0.74 Ha (1.83 Ac), which is a mix of paddock and garden, making it ideal for those who wish to increase self sufficiency or have animals. To the front of the property, there is a block paved driveway which provides off road parking which leads to a detached single garage with an electric up and over door. There is also a pleasant lawned garden bounded by stone walling, planted with a variety of mature shrubs and flowering borders. To the western elevation, there is a woodland garden planted with a variety of productive fruit trees and wild flowers, while to the eastern elevation, there is a vegetable garden with raised beds and two greenhouses. To the rear is a further lawned garden which provides access to the river bank which is under the ownership of the property, the fishing rights are included within the title of the property.

Services
The property benefits from mains electricity, water and drainage. The heating system is oil fired.

Notes
1. The neighbouring landowner has a right of access over a part of the driveway leading down the side of the garage to access the adjoining land.

2. Broken House Way benefits from a right of access over the adjoining land to access the river bank.

Tenure & Possession
Freehold, available with vacant possession upon completion.

EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of [E/46]

Local Authority
Durham County Council. The property is Council Tax Band E.

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Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with George F. White.

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The Area
St Johns Chapel is a traditional dales village nestling in upper Weardale which benefits from a doctors surgery, primary school, local Co-operative and two traditionally run public houses. Comprehensive schooling and a community college can be found in Wolsingham for children aged 11-16.

There is a regular bus link through Weardale which provides a connection at Durham City to access the region’s main business centres such as Newcastle and Darlington. These main centres can all be accessed within 1 hour by car.
International airports at Durham Tees Valley and Newcastle provide both domestic and international flights and again are easily reached within 1 hour by car.