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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · DL11 7JA
For saleListed 230 days
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UNEXPECTEDLY RE-OFFERED FOR SALE: GORGEOUS, REFURBISHED CHARACTER COTTAGE with FABULOUS VIEWS - an absolute MUST SEE.
Beamed SITTING ROOM with multi-fuel stove, separate DINING ROOM, Equipped KITCHEN, GARDEN ROOM with great Views & OFFICE/BED 4 (with EN SUITE); 3 Double BEDROOMS & Large BATH/SHOWER ROOM.
Enclosed GARDEN with Shed & Greenhouse/Potting Shed.
AN ABSOLUTE GEM, Refurbished by the current owners over 6 years: Including NEW roof & loft insulation (circa £9,500), NEW Wren Kitchen & all Appliances (Circa £15,500), Lofts Re-insulated (Circa £9,600), NEW stone/UPVC Garden Room with insulated solid roof (£15,500), NEW Bath/Shower Room (Circa £9,500), NEW (front) Windows replaced with high performance UPVC double-glazed sliding sash units (Circa £7,500), etc.
Gayles is an attractive rural Conservation Area village (with a Bus Stop) about 2 miles from RAVENSWORTH (Primary School, The Bay Horse Pub, nearby Farm Shop & Village Hall).
Shoulder Of Mutton at Kirby Hill about 1-mile, Historic RICHMOND about 6 miles, 9 from BARNARD CASTLE & 16 miles from DARLINGTON (LONDON Kings Cross about 2 hours 20 minutes; A66 about 3 miles, A1(M) at Scotch Corner about 7 miles.
The unspoilt Teesdale countryside (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) & the Yorkshire Dales National Park are readily accessible. Hall - Limestone flooring & staircase to first floor.
Sitting Room - 5.09m max x 3.51m (16'8" max x 11'6") - A lovely room with a stone fireplace with multi-fuel stove & heavy Oak mantle, beamed ceiling & built-in bookcase.
2 recessed UPVC double-glazed sash windows to front overlooking the green & door to: Office/Bedroom 4.
- 3.26m x 2.38m (10'8" x 7'9") - A tranquil study area with beamed ceiling & 2 recessed UPVC double-glazed windows to rear.
Door to: En Suite Shower Room - 2.29m x 1.48m (7'6" x 4'10") - Shower cubicle, washbasin & WC. ‘Onyx’ floor tiling & down-lighting.
Dining Room - 4.34m x 3.56m (14'2" x 11'8") - Eye-catching with Limestone flooring & stone fireplace with heavy Oak mantle, beamed ceiling & built-in shelved cupboard.
Recessed UPVC double-glazed sash window to front overlooking the green.
Open to useful deep under stair store area & doorway to: Kitchen (Views) - 5.19m x 2.41m (17'0" x 7'10") - NEW Wren Kitchen & all Appliances (Circa £15,500): Wall & floor units including 2 rotary units with quartz worktops & inset Belfast sink.
Integrated Bosch electric oven/grill/microwave & Bosch induction hob with extractor over, integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher & washing machine.
Limestone flooring, beamed ceiling, 2 UPVC double-glazed windows to rear with fine views & door to: Garden Room (Views) - 2.55m into sill x 2.04m into sills (8'4" into sill - NEW stone & UPVC double-glazed & with insulated solid roof - cost circa £15,500.
Light point & UPVC double-glazed to rear garden with lovely views. First Floor Landing - Light-tube & loft access.
Reading Area (Views) - 2.38m max x 1.70m (7'9" max x 5'6") - UPVC double-glazed window to rear with fine views. Double Bedroom 1.
- 5.34m x 3.56m (17'6" x 11'8") - Including built-in full width wardrobes with panelled doors, feature fireplace with cast grate, Pine floor & beamed ceiling.
Recessed UPVC double-glazed sash window to front overlooking the green. Double Bedroom 2. - 4.24m x 3.56m (13'10" x 11'8") - Plus walk-in wardrobe-cupboard with light point.
Feature fireplace with cast grate, Pine floor & beamed ceiling. Recessed UPVC double-glazed sash window to front overlooking the green. Double Bedroom 3.
- 4.78m max x 3.56m (15'8" max x 11'8") - Pine floor & beamed ceiling. Recessed UPVC double-glazed sash window to rear with great views.
Large Bath/Shower Room - 3.42m min x 2.38m (11'2" min x 7'9") - (Circa £9,500) Claw-foot bath, separate shower cubicle, washbasin & WC. ‘Oak’ finish flooring, dado panelling & down-lighting.
UPVC double-glazed sash window to rear with great views. Outside Front - Low stone boundary wall & flagged sitting area with shrub planting.
Neighbouring side access with 2 NETTIES (Store sheds) & legal right of way to the rear garden.
Adjacent to the front door there is a larger communal green area with parking facilities for multiple cars.
Enclosed Rear Garden (Views) - All-year-colour West facing garden with lawn, flagged patio, flower/shrub borders, Shed & Greenhouse/Potting Shed.
The garden overlooks grazing land with gently rolling countryside beyond.
Notes - (1) Freehold (2) Council Tax Band: B (3) EPC: 60-D (4) Services: Mains water, electricity & drainage (5) Oil Central Heating (6) Rural Wi-Fi broadband installed (Av 28 MBps)
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