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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · DL13 1DE
For saleListed 8 days
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About
Situated in this relatively unspoilt village of Cowshill and privately situated adjacent to two stretches of water, this is a substantial and attractive stone and slate-built four bedroom family home with gardens to all sides, garaging, mature trees with a pleasant view over a large waterfall.
The four bedroom and two reception room property offers well-proportioned accommodation, which is in need of some refurbishment and modernisation.
The house enjoys both double glazing and oil-fired central heating. We recommend an internal inspection in order to fully appreciate what is on offer.
BRIEFLY COMPRISING; GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE PORCH 6'3" x 6'2" (1.9m x 1.88m) Eighteen light front door in uPVC frame.
Glazed door to: HALL 9'4" x 4'10" (2.84m x 1.47m) SHOWER ROOM Shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and tiled splash back.
LIVING ROOM 23'3" x 15'11" (7.09m x 4.85m) A generous sized room with windows to two aspects. The room is dominated by an impressive stone fireplace with arched recess incorporating an open fire.
To one side is a stone display shelf. LOBBY AREA With glazed door to gardens. DINING ROOM 14'2" x 12'1" (4.32m x 3.68m) Delightful view to the front.
Return door to: BREAKFASTING KITCHEN 15'5" x 15'6" (4.7m x 4.72m) (measurement overall) Fitted wall and floor units with worktops over including a breakfasting bar, incorporating a double sink with mixer tap over.
Ceramic hob with double ovens under. Stone fireplace incorporating an ‘Esse’ woodburning Ironheart stove. Tiled splash back and plumbing for dishwasher.
PANTRY/UTILITY With fitted cupboards and plumbing for washing machine. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Measuring over 20 feet long with a pleasant reading/sitting area next to a large window.
Access to: (In a clockwise direction:) BATHROOM Corner bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, fully tiled walls and large walk-in linen/airing cupboard with shelving.
DOUBLE BEDROOM ONE 16' x 15'11" (4.88m x 4.85m) (measurement overall) With windows to two aspects. large built-in wardrobe providing hanging and shelving space.
DOUBLE BEDROOM TWO 14'5" x 12'1" (4.4m x 3.68m) Enjoying a very pleasant outlook. A well-proportioned room. DOUBLE BEDROOM THREE 11'3" x 10' (3.43m x 3.05m) With similar pleasant views.
SINGLE BEDROOM FOUR 11'3" x 7'3" (3.43m x 2.2m) Built-in wardrobe/storage cupboard. EXTERNALLY DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGING 17'10" x 16' (5.44m x 4.88m) Timber built.
Additional private driveway parking for two cars to the front. GARDENS Mature gardens to all sides and bordered by two stretches of water, comprising lawned areas, mature trees, bushes and shrubs.
Stone paved patio areas and pathways provide access around the house.
One boundary is down to a stream called Sedling Beck and a large waterfall which then turns into Killhope Burn which is lovely to watch and to listen to.
Stone outhouse which also houses the central heating boiler. The gardens enjoy a high degree of privacy. SERVICES Mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage are connected.
Oil-central heating to radiators also supplying the domestic hot water. TENURE: We understand that the property is freehold. NOTES: Any fitted carpets and blinds are included in the sale.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: The local authority is Durham County Council. The property is Council Tax Band E.
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REFERRAL FEES: In accordance with the Estate Agents’ (Provision of Information) Regulations 1991 and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, we are obliged to inform you that this Company may offer the following services to sellers and purchasers from which we may earn a related referral fee from on completion, in particular the referral of: Conveyancing where typically we can receive an average fee of £100.00 incl of VAT.
Surveying services we can typically receive an average fee of £90.00 incl VAT.
Mortgages and related products our average share of a commission from a broker is typically an average fee of £120.00 incl VAT, however this amount can be proportionally clawed back by the lender should the mortgage and/or related product(s) be cancelled early.
Removal Services we can typically receive an average fee of £60 incl of VAT.
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