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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · DL2 2HB
Listing removedReduced £26k (−6.9%) on 21 JunListed 183 days
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About
An attractive three-bedroom period cottage fronting the main street in this highly sought after and well serviced village, providing stylish and totally refurbished accommodation, whilst retaining many attractive period features.
Entrance vestibule & reception hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room and a utility with a WC. Three bedrooms and large house bathroom.
Attic space with potential for further accommodation. Courtyard garden to the front with a walled courtyard at the rear.
The property Closeburn Cottage is a charming Victorian period cottage that is believed to date from 1869 and has recently been the subject of extensive improvements which ios ideal for modern family living and includes a new central heating system, rewiring, a new kitchen, bathroom and stylish new décor.
Despite the modern interiors, it retains many period features including some fine fireplaces, stripped floors, wall panelling, panelled doors and ornate ceiling plasterwork.
The property is approached through an entrance vestibule which leads to the entrance hall.
The sitting room has an attractive fireplace and a wood burning stove and the dining room has an open fire and fitted cupboards.
The kitchen includes a range of fitted base and wall cupboards and a butler’s pantry cupboard. Beyond here is the family room with stable door to the courtyard and a utility room which includes a WC.
To the first floor, there is a landing leading to three bedrooms and a generous house bathroom.
A staircase from the landing leads to the attic which provides excellent potential for further accommodation subject to relevant permissions and consents.
Outside The outside of the property has been designed for ease of maintaince and offers a south facing garden to the front with seating area and raised beds.
To the rear there is a walled courtyard with access to the rear access road. Location The property is located in the centre of the much sought after village of Hurworth-on-Tees.
Together with the adjoining village, it offers a surprising range of amenities including both primary and secondary schools, churches, a pharmacy, hairdressers, a convenience store, pubs and eateries and Rockcliffe Hall Hotel.
The village lies on the boundary of North Yorkshire and provides quick access to the A1(M) and the A19 which in turn provide access to the commercial centres of Teesside, Newcastle and York.
Darlington also has a mainline station offering regular services to London Kings Cross & Edinburgh. Directions Postcode: DL2 2HB what3words: /// defectors.song.watchdogs
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