Two bedroom detached house for sale

Description

Property info
EPC
Property features
Central heating
Double glazing
Fireplace
Garden
Parking
Rural/secluded
No forward Chain
No Near Neighbours
Property description
A spacious 2 bedroom stone built cottage accessed along a track, approximately 1 mile from the main A689 but within a 15-minute drive to local amenities. The property benefits from oil fired central heating via double radiators throughout; UPVC double glazed windows and generated electricity. It has the added bonus of fitments for a bottled gas range cooker and electric/gas run fridge. There are two sitting rooms, the first with an open fire place, the second which flows through to the conservatory. On the ground floor is a large basement/utility room with access to the generator room, outside space and workshop. There is good size family bathroom with walk in shower and the master bedroom benefits from a wood-burning stove. This property must be viewed to appreciate the stunning location.

Entrance Hall
From the front of the property through a white uvpc front door with double glazed window into the hallway with stone flagged floor, exposed beams, and wall mounted central heating controls. There are 3 doors leading off to bedrooms, basement and family bathroom.
Stairs leading up to: -

First Floor

Lounge 12’4” (3.75m x 4.20m) 13’8”
Having a cast iron open fireplace with stone surround. Exposed apex beams and windows to 3 aspects. Double radiator and feature stonewall with small window.
There is a loft space for storage and a broadband connection.
Two steps down to: -

Kitchen 14’6” (4.47m x 2.44m) 8’
A bespoke kitchen, comprising of a range of floor units and glass wall unit. Solid wood worktops, ceramic sink with brushed steel mixer taps. There is also space for a range cooker and fridge freezer. Window to front aspect, exposed apex beamed ceiling and a double radiator.
Opening on to: -

Sitting Room 15’ 1” (4.61m x 4.70m) 15’4”
Exposed open apex beamed ceiling, double radiator, windows to front and rear aspects feature stone wall with small recessed frosted light inlets, built in shelving and single sliding door through to: -

Conservatory
Double-glazed wooden frame, ceiling fan light and 3 fully glazed aspects to embrace the stunning scenery of the moorland and views beyond. Door and stone steps down to garden.

Ground floor

Master bedroom 15’6” (4.73m x 3.52m) 11’6”
Large double bedroom, pine latch door, open stone inglenook fireplace with stone hearth and cast iron wood burning stove. Windows to 2 aspects, double radiator and exposed beamed ceiling.

Bathroom 14’3” (4.35m x 2.38m) 7’9” awp
Good sized family bathroom. Pine latch door with 4 piece suite comprising of separate shower, bath with telephone taps, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Double radiator and window to rear aspect.

Bedroom 2 15’ 1” (4.62m x 2.29m) 7’6”
Double bedroom. Wood latch door, windows to 2 aspects, stone fireplace alcove, painted stone walls and electric fuse box.
Double door through to: -

Basement/Utility 17’2” (5.25m x 4.84m) 15’10”
Extremely useful space (reduced head height) with concrete floor, plumbing for washing machine, oil boiler and door rear.

Services
Septic tank
Spring water supply
Generated electricity via diesel generators
Bottle gas
Oil fired central heating

Outside
The property sits in approximately one acre that surrounds the house. There are outbuildings that house the generator and a separate workshop. There is a base for a shed/greenhouse.

Tenure
We are adviced by the vendor that the property is freehold.

Local Information
The village of Lanehead is in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with access to many outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling and fishing. The area and nearby village of Wearhead has a general store and atm and the next village St John’s Chapel has a number of amenities including two pubs, serving meals and local ales, a Co-operative store, a Post Office and cafe, Doctors surgery, a Church and Town Hall which has a fortnightly cinema and daily gym. There is a choice of schools both primary and secondary and a local bus company serves the area from Cowshill. The property is on the A689 where you can travel to all major towns and cities including Hexham, Carlisle, Newcastle, Durham and Darlington, all in around an hour. Stanhope Town is approx 15 miles away and has a larger array of shops, a bank, a petrol station and a monthly farmers market.

Directions
From our office in Alston proceed up the hill and turn left for Weardale following the A689. Pass the Killhope mines on the right, then after approximately ¾ mile just before lanehead turn right crossing a cattle grid onto a track. Follow the unmade track down to a fork, turn left at (public footpath sign points right to killhope and left to Cowshill) down a slope passing a derelict stone barn and over a gated stone bridge bear right and follow track for approximately ½ mile passing through farmyard. Carry on along the unmade track for about ¼ mile past a derelict barn on right, through a gate and proceed on to Stout close.

Viewing
Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agent, pennine ways ltd.

Pennine Ways Ltd for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that (1) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute part of an offer or contract, (2) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them, (3) no person in the employment of Pennine Ways Ltd has any authority to make or give any representation or whatever in relation to this property. May we also courteously advise that whilst every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the measurements in these details, please do not incur any expense until you have verified the sizes to your own satisfaction.