An exciting opportunity to purchase with no onward a chain a three bedroom detached bungalow, in need of some internal modernisation, situated in a highly accessible location with 60.78 Ac (24.59 Ha) of land and a well proportioned general purpose building.

Oakcroft offers an exciting and rare opportunity to acquire a three bedroom detached bungalow in a sought after location with approximately 60.78 Ac (24.59 Ha) of mixed grassland and arable, alongside a large open sided steel portal framed building. The bungalow has double glazed units throughout and is heated via an oil fired central heating system. For sale as a whole or could be lotted as required.

The main entrance is to the front of the property and leads into an entrance hall, where doors radiate to all accommodation. To the left hand side lies the living room, which spans the length of the property offering ample space for living and dining furniture, as required. The room is well lit via a walk in bow window to the front, windows to the side and a fully glazed door which leads to the rear garden.

Returning to the hall, to the left hand side, lies the kitchen, fitted with a range of wooden wall and base mounted storage units, topped with contrasting working surfaces, which incorporates a stainless steel sink and drainer unit, with tiles to splash back areas. Integral appliances include an electric double oven and an electric four ring hob, there is ample space for a breakfast table, providing informal dining, while further storage is provided by a pantry cupboard. The room I well lit via a window which overlooks the attached lean-to sun room, which is accessed via a pedestrian door from the kitchen and has two doors which lead to the rear garden.

Situated to the front of the property is the sitting room, a flexible room which could also be used as a dining room or study, as required, the room is heated by a multi-fuel burning stove, which is housed in an inglenook with wooden surround.

The property has three bedrooms, two of which are well proportioned doubles, alongside a generous single bedroom. The main bedroom faces the rear, overlooking the garden, and has built in wardrobes for storage, while the second bedroom enjoys a dual aspect to the front and side. The third bedroom also enjoys a front view aspect.

The accommodation is completed by the modern family bathroom, fitted with a four piece white suite which includes a WC, wash and basin, panel enclosed bath and walk in shower cubicle with electric shower.

Externally, the property has an area of hard standing to the front which leads to a driveway and garage. While the front of the property is laid with lawn and offers a wooden store to the side. The garden extends to the rear of the property and is planted with shrubbery, enjoying an open aspect over the fields and countryside beyond.

Land and Buildings
The land at Oakcroft presents an exciting opportunity to acquire good quality and well fenced grassland and arable land extending to approximately 60.78 Ac (24.59 Ha). Ideally suited to those with an interest in farming and agriculture, although the land could lend it itself to equestrian use if desired. Being conveniently located off and close to the A68, the land also has the benefit of a well proportioned steel portal framed building within 8026 field parcel and marked on the plan which is enclosed, the building has a breeze block base and could be used for a variety of purposes.

Basic Payment Scheme
The land is registered for BPS and will be claimed by the Vendor. The incoming purchaser will be required to sign an indemnification that they will maintain the GAEC requirements until the end of 2023.

Tenure & Possession
Freehold with vacant possession

EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of 34|F

Local Authority
Durham County Council
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Viewings
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Houghton Bank lies alongside the A68 between Darlington and West Auckland. The property has excellent access both North and South on the A68 and is under five minutes drive away from junction 58 of the A1M, the major north south trunk road. Durham and Darlington are both accessible in less than half an hour by car and have more in the way of recreational pursuits and professional services. Sedgefield and its renowned racecourse is just a 20 minute drive.

In addition to it being ideally placed for commercial facilities the rural areas of the North Pennines, Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire Moors together with the east coast are all within two hours travel, providing a wide range of outdoor leisure and rural pursuits.