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Charming Country Cottage with Landscaped Garden and Detached Home Office in Sought-After Shincliffe Village.
Nestled amongst mature trees in the highly desirable village of Shincliffe, this delightful semi-detached cottage offers cosy and characterful accommodation, a beautifully landscaped private rear garden, and a detached outdoor office—perfect for home working or hobbies.
The property is entered via a welcoming porch leading into the hallway.
To the front of the home is a charming lounge featuring a log-burning stove, fitted shelving within the alcoves, and a practical workspace tucked beneath the staircase.
The heart of the home is the beautifully remodelled open plan kitchen/dining room.
Enhanced by a partially glazed roof and impressive bi-fold doors opening onto the garden (all triple glazed), this bright and airy space is flooded with natural light and seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living.
A contemporary ground-floor shower room with WC and space for a washing machine completes the accommodation on this level.
To the first floor are two generous double bedrooms, both benefiting from en-suite facilities. The principal bedroom also features fitted wardrobes, providing excellent storage.
A loft ladder gives access to a useful converted flexible loft storage area, carpeted and complete with a Velux-style roof window.
Outside, the rear garden can be conveniently accessed via a recently acquired gated passage to the side of the property.
The garden itself is private and attractively landscaped, with mature shrubs and trees creating a peaceful setting.
A delightful patio area provides the perfect space for entertaining and al fresco dining, while the detached garden office offers versatile additional accommodation for remote working, creative pursuits, or leisure activities.
Further benefits include gas central heating and double glazing throughout, including heritage timber framed windows at the front fitted in 2023.
Occupying a particularly pleasant position within the picturesque conservation village of Shincliffe, the property enjoys an enviable setting just one mile from Durham city centre.
Excellent access to the A1(M) and A19 makes this an ideal home for commuters, while local amenities and countryside walks are close at hand.
MATERIAL INFORMATION: In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material information in property listings Guidance PART A Local Authority – Durham County Council Council Tax Band – D Tenure – Freehold PART B Property Type – Semi-Detached Property Construction – Standard Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls Gas Supply- Mains Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply – Mains (metered) Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas fired central heating via radiators and solid fuel stove.
Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking- On-Street Parking (No Permit) PART C Building Safety – (The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues.
However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm) Restrictions – Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.
Selective licencing area – No Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction Conservation Area – The property is in Shincliffe Conservation Area Rights & Easements- None Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very Low / Surface water: Very Low Coastal Erosion – N/A Protected Trees - NA Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of.
Or planning details that are known Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required.
No other Material Information disclosures have been made by the vendor.
This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing.
However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so J W Wood cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions.
Furthermore, J W Wood are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgement on our part about which parts are “Material Information” to be disclosed.
If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you, please do seek verification from a legal advisor before committing to expenditure.
HMRC supervises the legal obligation for all estate agents to conduct identity checks on their customers, this includes buyers when their offer is accepted.
This must be completed, per purchaser, who in the transaction will result in being the legal owner(s) of the property.
There is a £35 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser, for these checks.
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