3 bedroom detached house for sale

Reeds Rains are delighted to offer for sale this charming three bedroomed cottage type property. A former Methodist chapel, built in 1855, the property was converted and extended in 1988 into the residential dwelling you see today. The property retains many original characteristics, providing a wonderful blend of traditional and contemporary fittings with a high specification and attention to detail throughout. An example being two arched leaded windows which have been retained as a special feature. The property is situated in an ideal location within travelling distance of the historic city of Durham, Newcastle and Darlington, approximately 7 miles from Durham railway station and the gateway to the Durham Dales.
The property has double glazing and gas central heating and the accommodation briefly comprises of reception porch, hallway with staircase to first floor, lounge, sun lounge, separate dining room, fitted kitchen, utility room and ground floor WC. To the first floor there are three double bedrooms, the master having a newly fitted en-suite bathroom with air bath. The main family bathroom features a double size walk in shower. There are gardens to the front and rear and the rooftop decking area offers spectacular views across Crook golf course and the surrounding countrywide. A viewing is absolutely essential to appreciate the size of the property and the standard of accommodation on offer.

Ground Floor

Entrance Vestibule

With feature timber double glazed leaded window. This room is used by the current owners as a study/computer room. With central heating radiator, slate floor covering, dado rail and original style interior door to hallway with wood panelled surround.

Entrance Hallway

With original style doors and spindle staircase to first floor landing, Italian marble floor tiles, under stairs storage cupboard, double central heating radiator and corniced ceilings.

Cloakroom/WC

With a white suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin set in vanity unit, tiled splash backs, Italian marble floor tiles, central heating radiator and extractor fan.

Dining Room

11' 9" x 11' 10"  (3.58m x 3.61m) With double glazed window to the front elevation, coving to ceiling, ceiling rose, double central heating radiator and serving hatch to kitchen.

Lounge

23' 10" x 10' 8"  (7.26m x 3.25m) With feature double glazed window to the front elevation, double Georgian style doors to the sun lounge, television aerial point, coving and ceiling rose, timber fire surround with marble hearth housing an electric fire (the vendor has informed us that there is a gas supply and that the original chimney could be reopened).

Kitchen

11' 8" x 11' 7"  (3.56m x 3.53m) Extensively fitted with a range of wall and base units in solid maple, inset Anthracite one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer taps over, tiled splash backs, co-ordinating laminate work surfaces over, Neff appliances with built in double electric oven, gas hob and extractor fan all in stainless steel, integrated dishwasher, tiled floor, double central heating radiator. Double Georgian style doors lead through to the sun lounge.

Sun Lounge

31' 3" x 9' 10"  (9.53m x 3m) Built across the rear of the property enjoying views of the rockery and gardens. Timber door, some tongue and groove panelling to the walls, double glazed windows, two double central heating radiators, spotlights to ceiling and tiled floor. A focal point is the inset ornamental stone built pond. A stable door leads to the rear garden.

Side Entrance Hall

With side entrance door and slate tiled floor. Tongue and groove panelled ceiling and service door to garage.

Utility Room

8' 10" x 4' 10"  (2.69m x 1.47m) With wall and base units which co-ordinate with the kitchen, inset stainless sink single drainer sink unit, laminated work surfaces, plumbing and space for automatic washing machine and slate tiled floor.

First Floor

Landing

Spindle balustrade, with Velux ceiling light, central heating radiator and timber doors to bedrooms.

Master Bedroom

15' 8" x 10' 8"  (4.78m x 3.25m) Feature arched window with leaded glass, timber double glazed Velux window, built in wardrobes, television point and single central heating radiator.

En suite/WC

Recently fitted with a white suite featuring air bath, wash hand basin, low level WC, bidet, heated chrome towel rail, tiled floor and splash backs, Velux ceiling light.

Bedroom 2

11' 9" x 11' 9"  (3.58m x 3.58m) Feature arched window with leaded glass, timber double glazed velux window, built in wardrobes and single central heating radiator.

Bedroom 3

11' 3" x 11' 9"  (3.43m x 3.58m) With timber double glazed Velux window, double central heating radiator, built in wardrobes, television aerial.

Family Shower Room/WC

Comprising mains shower in double sized tiled shower cubicle with shower seat. Matching contemporary low level WC and wash hand basin, tiled floor and tiled splash backs, Velux ceiling light and central heating radiator. Recessed spot lighting.

External

To the front of the property there is a stone wall enclosed garden with an abundance of plants and shrubs. At the side there is a driveway leading to an attached garage (measuring 18' 1 x 11'4) with up and over door, lighting and power. The rear garden has been designed for easy maintenance incorporating a greenhouse, a large gravelled area, rockery adjoining sun lounge and above the garage an impressive decked area on which to enjoy the panoramic views over the open countryside.

Floor Plan