1 bedroom cottage for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- 1 bed detached cottage on a sizeable plot with potential for extension (subject to the necessary planning consents)
- Characterful kitchen and dining room located in basement with “barrel vault” stone ceiling
- Balcony
- Private parking area for up to 2 vehicles
- Small woodland area
- South facing lawned garden
- Beautiful South facing countryside views from both inside and out
- Renovated 5 years ago, including a FULL REWIRE and NEW GAS COMBI BOILER
Positioned in an enviable elevated position above the Weardale village of Stanhope, this peaceful 1-bedroom detached cottage offers a delightful retreat for those seeking a countryside escape. Situated on a sizeable plot, offering the potential for extension (subject to the necessary planning consents), this characterful property boasts a unique kitchen and dining room located in the basement and featuring a distinctive "barrel vault" stone ceiling. The property benefits from a renovated interior completed 5 years ago, including a full rewire and new gas combi boiler, ensuring modern comforts blend seamlessly with traditional charm. The internal accomodation is presented over 3 floors, with the basement being home to the kitchen and dining room, the ground floor offering an entrance porch, small hallway and spacious living room with access to the balcony, whilst the first floor offers a generously sized double bedroom with beautiful South facing views over the surrounding countryside, and an adjacent bathroom.
Outside, the property provides an array of outdoor spaces designed for relaxation and enjoyment. The gardens include two distinct areas, there’s a South-facing garden featuring a mix of lush lawn and mature shrubs, and a raised wooden decked balcony accessed from the living room – perfect for al fresco dining or soaking up the sun. A small woodland area to the north side of the property adds a touch of natural beauty, and completing this fantastic property is a gravelled parking area to the Northern side, providing convenient space for two vehicles. Whether relaxing in the garden, enjoying the countryside views, or exploring the potential for further expansion, this property offers a unique opportunity to embrace the beauty of rural living.
EPC Rating: D
Rooms
Kitchen 5.54m x 2m (18ft 2in x 6ft 6in)
- Located in the basement directly at the bottom of the basement staircase
- Provides access to the adjoining dining room
- Low height “barrel vault” stone ceiling
- Huge amount of character
- Whitewashed stone walls and ceiling
- Stone flooring
- Small uPVC window to the Southern aspect
- Extractor fan
- Fitted kitchen with electric oven and electric hob
- 1.5 stainless steel sink
- Space for freestanding fridge freezer and dishwasher
- Wall mounted strip lights
Dining Room 4.53m x 2.13m (14ft 10in x 6ft 11in)
- Located in the basement and accessed via the kitchen
- Low height “barrel vault” stone ceiling
- Huge amount of character
- Whitewashed stone walls and ceiling
- Carpeted
- Radiator
- Wall mounted light fittings
- 2 small uPVC windows facing South and overlooking the garden
- Built-in stone shelf storage area
- Wall light fittings
Living Room 4.47m x 4.90m (14ft 7in x 16ft)
- Accessed via the hallway and providing access out onto the balcony and down to the basement below
- uPVC clear paned door providing fantastic views to the South in addition to dual aspect uPVC windows to the Southern and Western walls
- Gas fireplace with marble surround and hearth
- Radiator
- Carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Central ceiling light fitting
Porch
(1.84m x 2.09m) + (0.94m x 1.98m)
- Providing external access via a wooden door with glass panes
- Tiled floor
- Triple aspect wooden windows
- Whitewashed stone walls
- Central ceiling light fitting
- Utility area with plumbing for a washing machine and a shelf for a dryer
- Radiator
- The gas meter is housed in the porch
- There is a further wooden entrance door to the main house via one step up into a small hallway. The hallway houses the property's electrical consumer unit
Bedroom 2.95m x 4.92m (9ft 8in x 16ft 1in)
- Accessed from the landing at the top of the staircase and being South facing
- Large double room with ample space for freestanding storage furniture
- uPVC window with stunning views to the South
- Carpeted
- Neutrally decorated
- Two radiators
- Central ceiling light fitting
Bathroom 2.40m x 1.28m (7ft 10in x 4ft 2in)
- Accessed from the landing and positioned adjacent to the bedroom
- Vinyl flooring
- Panel bath with overhead electric shower
- Fully tiled bath and shower surround
- WC
- Hand wash basin
- Tiled splashback and windowsill
- Radiator
- Airing cupboard housing the property’s gas-fired combi boiler
- uPVC window to Western aspect
- Central ceiling light fitting
Landing
(0.91m x 1.08m) + (0.94m x 2.50m)
- A staircase rises from the hallway to the first-floor landing which provides access to the bedroom and bathroom
- Small uPVC window to the Eastern aspect providing fantastic views of the surrounding countryside
- Integrated storage cupboards
- Carpeted
- Wallpapered
- Central ceiling light fittings
- Attic hatch with ladder, the attic is partially boarded for storage
Garden
- There are two garden areas, the first being to the South side of the property and being half laid to lawn, the other half of the garden is currently fully occupied by large shrubs, however this area could be cleared to double the size of useable garden space
- There is also a raised wooden decked sun terrace which sits above the South side of the garden which is accessed internally via the living room
- The second garden area is a small woodland to the North side of the property, the trees within the woodland are not protected, however it is believed there is a covenant in place which stipulate that 50% of any profits from the felling of the tress be paid to the Church of England
Parking - Driveway
To the North side of the property and above the woodland area of the garden, there is a gravelled parking area suitable for up to 2 vehicles
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