Situated in the heart of Stainton Village sits this attractive, two bedroom Victorian stone cottage. The property offers good sized living accommodation including a living room and separate dining kitchen, as well as a house bathroom and two double bedrooms to the first floor. Throughout the cottage there is an abundance of character including log burner with exposed stone chimney breast and hearth, period style timber doors. exposed timber floorboards, cornicing detail and stone walled and wrought iron fence and gate. To the front of the property there are superb, far reaching countryside views which can be particularly enjoyed from the main bedroom. There are low maintenance private and shared courtyard gardens as well as a useful outbuilding which has home office conversion potential (subject to necessary consents). An ideal property for a wide range of purchasers for a main residential home, or holiday home opportunity.

Situation & Amenities - Barnard Castle 2.5 miles, Darlington 16 miles, Durham 24 miles, Newcastle 40 miles, A1 (M) 19 miles. Please note all distances are approximate. Situated close to the historic market town of Barnard Castle, this property provides easy access to the amenities within Barnard Castle and the surrounding area. Darlington and Bishop Auckland are both within close proximity, with the cities of Newcastle, Durham, York and Leeds also easily accessible. The property lies in an attractive rural area, and provides an ideal base from which to explore Teesdale, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. Barnard Castle has many amenities from local and national retailers. A range of educational opportunities are offered within the town such as local primary schools, Teesdale Comprehensive School and the well regarded Barnard Castle School.

Accommodation - A partially glazed front door leads into the entrance porch.

Entrance Porch - With stairs to first floor and a door leading into the living room and exposed timber floorboards.

Living Room - A spacious room with a characterful log burner with stone surround and hearth, a window to the front, door leading to a useful under stairs storage cupboard, exposed timber floorboards, door leading to the dining kitchen and a radiator.

Dining Kitchen - With a good range of wall and base units with cream frontage and solid wood worksurfaces, a four ring ceramic hob and stainless steel extractor fan, integrated fan oven, Belfast sink, integrated appliances including a fridge/freezer and dishwasher, Raeburn stove (currently disconnected), Victorian clothes airer, tiled flooring, dado rail, space for a dining table, spotlighting, radiator and two windows overlooking the rear.

Rear Porch - Currently used as a utility space with plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, window overlooking the rear and door leading out to the rear.

First Floor Landing - With a half landing and stairs leading to the bedrooms and the house bathroom, loft access and exposed timber floorboards.

Bedroom One - A double bedroom with a window to the front showcasing superb open countryside views. A feature alcove, radiator, cornicing detail and fitted wardrobe housing the gas combi-boiler.

Bedroom Two - A double bedroom with a window to the rear, exposed timber floorboards, cornicing detail and a radiator.

House Bathroom - A very spacious bathroom, with a white suite comprising a corner bath with shower above, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, tiled flooring and a frosted glazed window to the rear, spotlighting and a radiator.

Externally - The property is approached via a wrought iron gate with stone walls and wrought iron fenced boundaries. A gravelled front garden provides an ideal seating area and space for pots and plants. A stone paved pathway leads up to the front door. To the rear of the property the areas adjacent to the three individual properties have been informally demarcated for private use. There is a door leading to a large useful stone storage outbuilding and has potential to be converted into a separate utility room or home office (subject to necessary consents). There is a window to the front and two sky lights. There is an additional raised gravelled terrace garden which is shared with three properties and accessed via stone steps adjacent to the property with an additional stone storage shed.

Tenure - The property is believed to be offered freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Local Authority And Council Tax - Durham County Council [use Contact Agent Button].
For Council Tax purposes the property is banded B.

Particulars - Particulars written in June 2023.
Photographs taken in June 2023.

Services And Other Information - Mains electricity, gas and drainage, and water are connected. Gas fired central heating.

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Agents Note - This property also benefits from having completed Durham County Council planning permission 2022 approval, for a second floor loft extension of open plan bedroom and en-suite, plans can be shown at time of viewing.