Grove House, Redford, Hamsterley
- PROPERTY TYPE
Country House
- BEDROOMS
6
- BATHROOMS
5
- SIZE
5,224 sq ft
485 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Stunning six bedroom 19th century family home
- Converted dovecote
- Three reception rooms
- Five en-suite shower rooms
- Set in approx 2 acre plot
- Three outbuildings
- Gated driveway
Description
Situation - Wolsingham and Barnard Castle are nearby market towns offering a range of local shops and services, including a bank, post office, health centre, chemist, greengrocer, supermarket, butchers, schools, pubs and restaurants. Bishop Auckland also
offers a much more extensive range of supermarkets whilst Durham (18 miles), Darlington (20 miles), and Newcastle (31 miles) provide additional restaurants, shopping, health and cultural opportunities. All three lie on the central east coast rail line with regular connections north and south with London. (please note all distances are approximate).
The Property - Forming the principal part of a former hunting lodge built by the Surtees family in approximately 1826, Grove House offers three formal reception rooms including dining room, generous living room, sitting room, bespoke breakfast/kitchen, utility room and cloakroom/WC. The Ground Floor accommodation has an abundance of period and character features including original coving, deep skirting boards and feature fireplaces, and Grove House has previously been run as a successful BnB business.
First Floor Landing - To the first floor there are six bedrooms, five en-suite shower rooms/bathrooms. There is a further staircase to second floor with a separate shower room and two useful storage rooms.
Externally - To the exterior of the property there is approximately 2 acres of gardens with formal lawn area, numerous patio areas, mature planted borders, trees and shrubs. There are three useful outbuildings and a biomass boiler. The property is accessed via either a sweeping driveway or right of way over gravelled drive to the rear.
Dovecote - Detached Dovecote with bedroom and bathroom.
Services - Biomass Boiler System for hot water and central heating, private water supply, mains electricity and bio-digester tank.
Tenure, Local Authority & Council Tax - The property is offered Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Durham County Council Tel: .
For Council Tax purposes the property is currently rated Council Tax Band E. The property was previously run as a Bed and Breakfast and as such was subject to a reduction, for further information please speak to GSC Grays.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights Of Way - Grove House is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights including rights of way whether public or private, light, drainage, water and electricity supplies and all other rights, obligations, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves or covenants whether disclosed or not.
Areas, Measurements & Other Information - All areas, measurements and other information have been taken from various records and are believed to be correct but any intending purchaser(s) should not rely on them as statements of fact and should satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.
Agent's Note - Please note there has also been planning permission granted for the erection of four glamping pods, although this may have to be reapplied for. Planning reference: DM/17/00064/FPA
Viewings - Strictly by appointment via GSC Grays.
GSC Grays gives notice that:
1. These particulars are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but no warranty is provided. Statements made should not be relied upon as facts and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy by inspection or otherwise.
3. Neither GSC Grays nor the vendors accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused.
4. Any plan is for guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes, and compass bearings are approximate and should not be relied upon without checking them first.
5. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition, repair or otherwise nor that any services or facilities are in good working order.
6. Please discuss with us any aspects that are important to you prior to travelling to the property.
Brochures
Grove House, Redford- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: E
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
- Ask agent
Grove House, Redford, Hamsterley
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Bishop Auckland Station8.9 miles
About the agent
GSC Grays is a firm of chartered surveyors, land and estate agents operating in the North of England. We provide the multidisciplinary service you would expect from large corporates, delivered by a network of 9 regional offices, through teams with local knowledge and boots on the ground.
Our reputation is built on the innovative and dynamic approach of our teams who stay at the cutting edge of industry developments and emerging opportunities to offer our clients the very best advice. We
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